I am an admitted special effects junkie and the 90s saw the birth of CGI…and while some hate it, I love it! I also like practical or real world special effects and many the Sci-Fi and Fantasy films have special effects that are a mixture of both techniques. So why do I appreciate the Sci-Fi and Fantasy films of the 90s? I don’t believe it is due to reasons of nostalgia because these aren’t the movies of my childhood, I spent the majority of the 1990s in my 30s. While there are Sci-Fi and Fantasy films from all eras that I enjoy, I must admit I have a certain affection and admiration for the film’s of the 1990s. Now maybe not every movie on my list was a financial or critical success, that’s fine, financial or critical success doesn’t determine whether or not I enjoy a film. Now not many people would automatically think of the 1990s as a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy films as compared to the 1950s…(I love the 50s alien invasion movies) but the 1990s did produce a lot of memorable and successful Sci-Fi and Fantasy films. I am mostly referring to Science-Fiction films of the 90s for the 1990s are a bit light on Fantasy films. Laura Jameson is a staff reporter for The Express.While perusing my DVD collection, the Sci-Fi and Fantasy films I own, I became aware that my most favorite time period for sci-fi and fantasy films is the 1990s. “Independence Day” is rated PG-13 and can be viewed on HBO Max, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV, Vudu and Hulu. My review doesn’t do this movie justice, so I suggest you get out there and give it a watch yourself if you can. To me, “Independence Day” is a fantastic film that expertly combines a variety of storylines, doesn’t shy away from the action but still keeps its focus on humanity and each characters’ journey. It has become such a household classic that in 2016, they released a sequel “Independence Day: Resurgence.” The film grossed $104.3 million in its opening week, breaking records set by “Jurassic Park” three years prior (Goldblum has a knack for finding good movies I guess). I’m not sure who was in charge of marketing, but they sure did an amazing job. It could be your last.”įox even went as far as to air a half hour long teaser on its network a week before the films release, that included a large amount of spoof news reports on the events that happen in the film. On July 4, we’ll wish we were” and “Earth. ![]() The dramatic commercial was such a hit that it’s said to be the reason why many studios began utilizing the major sporting event to advertise upcoming films.Īnd they kept the mystery going up until its release with taglines such as “We’ve always believed we weren’t alone. The biggest of which was a teaser advertisement during Super Bowl XXX. And Fox sure did a good job of promoting it too. “Independence Day” is one of the first films to really get into the concept of alien invasions and its potential effects on humanity. However cool that can be, it more often than not looks terrible down the road thanks to constant technological improvements. I think that’s due in large part to the real effects used instead of CGI. Each of the key actors of this film such as Pullman, Smith and Goldblum really carry their weight and work together well.Īnd the graphics haven’t aged too poorly either. All of this, of course, comes up on July 4 and leads to Pullman’s infamous speech (those who know, know what I’m talking about).Īlthough “Independence Day” starts off a bit slow, it doesn’t take too long for tensions to rise and the action to kick in. I won’t expand on that just in case you haven’t seen this movie.įrom there, they combine their skills in a last ditch effort to save the planet from what could surely be its complete destruction and the annihilation of the human race. There, these characters all learn that this invasion isn’t the first time aliens have come to Earth. Casse is the laughing stock of his community and a disappointment to his children due to his constant ramblings about previously being abducted by aliens.Įach of their storylines are weaved together slowly throughout the film, culminating at Area 51 (because you can’t have an alien movie without it). Meanwhile you’ve got Marine Captain Steven Hiller (Smith), a skilled pilot, boyfriend and father who is called to defend the country from these invaders once their motives become clear.Īnd way out in left field you’ve got Russell Casse (Quaid), a former pilot from Vietnam whose plagued with nightmares. And much more quite frankly, the dude is a genius. There’s also MIT-trained satellite technician David Levinson (Goldblum) who is able to decode a transmission from the aliens and discover their sinister intentions. Pullman, a somewhat starry eyed young president, has hopes that these extra terrestrials are not a threat as many people believe. ![]() You’ve got Pullman and his staff attempting to learn more about the possible threat above their heads.
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