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data-title=”All the Reasons to Love Independence Day 25 Years Later”><div class=”meta clearfix”><div class=”meta-info clearfix”><div class=”author”>By <a class=”listed-article-author” rel=”author” href=”https://www.comingsoon.net/author/amesjeff”>Jeff Ames</a> </div><div class=”date”> ON<time datetime=”2021-07-04″> July 4, 2021</time></div><div class=”share article-header-widget”></div></div><div class=”a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_default_style” data-a2a-url=”https://www.comingsoon.net/genres/sci-fi/features/1181213-independence-day-movie-25-years-later” data-a2a-title=”All the Reasons to Love Independence Day 25 Years Later”> <a class=”a2a_button_facebook”></a> <a class=”a2a_button_twitter”></a> <a class=”a2a_button_reddit”></a> <a class=”a2a_button_pinterest”></a> <a class=”a2a_button_whatsapp”></a> <a class=”a2a_button_email”></a></div><script async src=”https://static.addtoany.com/menu/page.js”></script></div><div class=”js-medium-rectangle-ad”></div><div class=”article-content”><p><img class=”alignnone size-full wp-image-1181214 no-lazy” src=”https://www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/2021/07/ID4-e1625411039265.jpg” alt=”independence day” width=”640″ height=”360″></p><p><strong>Independence Day</strong> emerged on July 3, 1996, with more hype than any other film that year, including <strong>Twister</strong>, <strong>Mission: Impossible</strong>, and <strong>The Rock</strong>. And while plenty of arguments could be made as to why <strong>ID4</strong> pales in comparison to its competition, make no mistake, Roland Emmerich’s sci-fi adventure is a genuine blockbuster and certainly an enjoyable piece of good ole fashioned 90s era pop culture. (Why did it take 20 years to make a sequel?)</p><div class=”pb-in-article-content”><div id=”evolve_ad_gpt_widget-46″ class=”widget_evolve_ad_gpt_widget”><div id=””><div id=”pb_prebidjs_300x250_a_1625414283″<br />
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Yet, despite the scene’s outlandishness, Russell’s kamikaze death ranks up there as a classic hero moment for the ages.</p><p><img src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ class=”lazy lazy-hidden” data-lazy-type=”iframe” data-lazy-src=”<iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/NyOTaHRBTXc” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe>” alt=””><noscript><iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/NyOTaHRBTXc” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe></noscript></p><p>In case you didn’t know, Russell’s death was actually a little, um, more absurd than what you saw in the theatrical cut:</p><p><img src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ class=”lazy lazy-hidden” data-lazy-type=”iframe” data-lazy-src=”<iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/ls2CwZjQ9es” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe>” alt=””><noscript><iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/ls2CwZjQ9es” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe></noscript></p><hr><h2>Data Shows Up as a Looney Scientist</h2><p>At the time, I had no idea why the audience suddenly started laughing at the appearance of grizzled Dr. Brackish Okun until someone pointed out that the actor was Brent Spiner, aka Data from <strong>Star Trek</strong>. His cameo is incredibly random but does lead to one of the film’s more memorable moments — or, the Bill Pullman-wigs-out-scene:</p><p><img src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ class=”lazy lazy-hidden” data-lazy-type=”iframe” data-lazy-src=”<iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZlawibQ_QKI” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe>” alt=””><noscript><iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZlawibQ_QKI” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe></noscript></p><hr><h2>Escaping the Mothership</h2><p>By the finale, if you’re still on board, there’s a great bit where Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum, ahem, upload a virus into the aliens’ computer system (a clever take on <strong>War of the Worlds’</strong> climax) and must escape the mothership ASAP. Sure, the scene raises more questions than it answers — such as whether a 90s Mac would have the ability to “hack” into an advanced aliens ship without knowing the extra-terrestrials’ wi-fi password (DestroyAllHumans123); and why more bad guys weren’t deployed to go after Smith and Goldblum’s ship — but doing so means you’re missing out on 85% of what makes these types of films fun in the first place.</p><p><img src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ class=”lazy lazy-hidden” data-lazy-type=”iframe” data-lazy-src=”<iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/1K8E1kOHMGA” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span></iframe>” alt=””><noscript><iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/1K8E1kOHMGA” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span></iframe></noscript></p><hr><h2>David Arnold’s Score</h2><p>David Arnold brings his A-game to the B-movie with thrilling results. His music to <strong>ID4</strong> practically carries the film, especially in the sluggish latter half, and adds a lot of energy to the big action scenes. And while the composer has certainly been better — <strong>Casino Royale</strong> and <strong>Hot Fuzz</strong>, for example — his work on <strong>ID4</strong> stands out as one of the better 90s’ era blockbuster scores.</p><p><img src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ class=”lazy lazy-hidden” data-lazy-type=”iframe” data-lazy-src=”<iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/T9-tu-7V9jQ” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe>” alt=””><noscript><iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/T9-tu-7V9jQ” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe></noscript></p><hr><h2>The Buildup</h2><p>Yeah, this kind of falls in line with The Big Scene, but the first act of <strong>ID4</strong> is undeniably amazing. Everything from the way Emmerich leans on our anticipation for the actual invasion (he literally uses a countdown clock) slowly ratchets up the tension to the way he introduces his colorful cast of characters is damn near perfect.</p><p><img src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ class=”lazy lazy-hidden” data-lazy-type=”iframe” data-lazy-src=”<iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/Srsz9BTmSHs” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe>” alt=””><noscript><iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/Srsz9BTmSHs” width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe></noscript></p><hr><h2>Harry Connick Jr.’s Random Cameo</h2><p>At some point during production, somebody told Emmerich that Will Smith’s character needed a buddy who could die. Enter renowned singer Harry Connick Jr., who pops into <strong>ID4</strong> for about 10 minutes and bites the dust in dramatic fashion. I suppose the point is to warn audiences, “If Harry Connick Jr. can die … all bets are off!” even though the resulting effect is probably more distracting than the filmmakers intended. Plus, it’s weird that Smith reacts in such a way that makes you think Harry’s death will carry some meaning later in the film … nope. He’s never mentioned again. Now, that’s what I call a bait and switch.</p><p><img src=”data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7″ class=”lazy lazy-hidden” data-lazy-type=”iframe” data-lazy-src=”<iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/39mPbLXld10″ width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe>” alt=””><noscript><iframe title=”YouTube video player” src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/39mPbLXld10″ width=”640″ height=”360″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”></iframe></noscript></p><hr><h2>The Dog Scene</h2><p>Finally, there’s not much in the history of cinema that can top <strong>ID4’s</strong> famous “Dog Scene.” As millions upon millions of people die, Emmerich chooses to focus on the thrilling survival of Vivica A. Fox’s Labrador Boomer, who rises to the challenge like a bonafide superhero. 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