Independence Day (1996)

A good movie on basic cable TV, but it drags due to the many commercial breaks.  Starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Mary McDonnell, Jeff Goldblum, aliens invade the USA and the good ol' US Military is called in to Save the World.  Some interesting subplots about a broken home and Area 51.  A bit ahead of its time in that respect.

A prototypical 90s action movie, star studded, flag waving, alien-busting, feel-goodness.  How did I miss it back then?  I guess it's because Sarah was only 2 years old and action movies were not high on my list back then.  I do remember my brother in law Rick liked it a lot and enjoyed watching it on his home theater, where he was certainly ahead of his time.    Directed by Roland Emmerich.

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