Ever notice that every blockbuster movie has the same fundamental pieces? A hero, a journey, some conflicts to muck it all up, a reward, and the hero returning home and everybody applauding his or...

Earth…and Specifically The USALike most movies you're going to see, Independence Day is set on Earth. In fact, the movie is about a worldwide battle to save Earth.Even though we know the whole wo...

Multiple Intersecting Storylines You're not going to find Citizen Kane -esque plotting or screwy experimental chronology in this movie. However, Independence Day does present us with a three differ...

Sci-Fi, Comedy, ActionThere are explosions, suspenseful action sequences, and aliens, so we're definitely watching a sci-fi movie. No doubt about that.However, it's also got some elements of a come...

Well, that's an easy one: the film is set on the 4th of July weekend, and the characters are fixated on shaking off a pesky alien invasion. As the President says in his mind-meltingly inspirational...

Everyone gets a happy ending, that's what's up. Sure, the President has lost his wife, but he saved the entire planet and showed what an awesome leader he is—so, that's got to count for something...

PG-13There's some cursing here and there, but nothing too mind-blowing on that front. Also, aside from some kissing and handholding, there's not too much sexiness, either. However, the aliens are s...