Independence Day (1996 film)
Independence Day (1996 film)
Independence Day is a 1996 American science fiction action film directed by Roland Emmerich, written by Emmerich and the film's producer Dean Devlin, and starring an ensemble cast that consists of Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, Vivica A. Fox, James Rebhorn, and Harvey Fierstein. The film focuses on disparate groups
"All of this feeds into a sliding scale of villain power. Culminating with the aliens of Independence Day. Notice, in that case, that you no longer need incompetence or corruption of our institutions. Jeopardy takes care of itself. The invaders are so badass that even the United States government and military are allowed to simultaneously be both capable and good! In order to provide spear-carrier support for the two or three point-of-view heroes."
"[to the unconscious alien] Yknow, this was supposed to be my weekend off. But no! You got me out here, draggin your heavy ass, through the burnin desert, with your dreadlocks stickin out the back of my parachute. You gotta come down here with an attitude, actin all big and bad. AND WHAT THE HELL IS THAT SMELL?! [screams and kicks the alien] I couldve been at a barbecue!...But I aint mad. Its all right."
"[after downing an alien ship via parachute; in crazed relief] THATS RIGHT! THATS RIGHT! [struggling with the parachute] Get offa me, get offa me! THATS WHAT YOU GET! HAHA! Look at you! Ship all banged up! WHOS DA MAN?! HUH?! WHOS DA MAN?! Wait till I get another plane! Im linin all of your friends up, right beside you! [climbs onto the alien ship] Where you at, huh?! Huh?! Where you at?! [the alien pilot emerges, but he punches it and knocks it out] Welcome to Earth! [puts a cigar in his mouth] Now thats what I call a "close encounter."
"Weve always believed we werent alone. On July 4, well wish we were."
"EARTH: Take a good look. It could be your last."
"[to the pilots at Area 51 before the mass sortie] Good morning. [turns on mic] Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world, and you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. [pauses] Mankind. That word should have new meaning for all of us today. We cant be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps its fate that today is the Fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom. Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution… but from annihilation. Were fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day when the world declared in one voice: We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! Were going to live on! Were going to survive! Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!"
"On the Fourth of July, you will have a ringside seat for the ultimate fireworks show."
"The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe...has been answered."
"Robert Loggia - Gen. William Grey, USMC"
"Today, the human race celebrates their Independence Day."
"They only want one thing...DESTRUCTION."
"Enjoy the Super Bowl - it may be your last."
