Review – Independence Day: Resurgence

This sequel gets rid of most of the fun from the first one, replacing it with convoluted subplots and even more elaborate effects work. To be sure, there’s no way to redo the unanticipated attack that drove the original. Once the aliens have invaded, it isn’t exactly a surprise when they invade again. This time around we’re more or less ready for them, our society having transformed in ways that make the world considerably less accessible. But if you like Jeff Goldblum, don’t mind the absence of Will Smith, and like to see stuff blowing up, this should do the trick for you. Mildly amusing