Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is such a fun cheesy Summer blockbuster movie and it looks incredible in 4K, so worth the upgrade. Sound really kicks in DTS-X with nice rumbles during the explosions. The scene where the alien wakes up in Area 51 really surrounds you.

Great old movie but I was expecting a little more in the 4k format. The old CGI special effects are really noticeable and don't blend as smoothly as newer 4k movies that involve space travel. But the storyline made it a worthwhile purchase

The movie still stands as a fantastic film until this day. In hindsight, the special effects that were used then and looked spectacular look a bit cheesy now. But definitely well worth getting none-the-less. The best feature is the sound specially if you have the surround sound then you get all the in-combat fighting sounds which feel pretty cool at times.

I have the two-DVD 'Special Edition', and I used that disc for comparison with the new ultra-HD version. As I watch the new version, I get the feeling that rather than make the best-possible reproduction of the original, the producers have, to borrow a phrase from the music industry, 'ridden the gain' and manipulated the film to make some scenes darker, and some lighter. This does not make the scenes better, just murky or over-bright. If the producers have also changed the story line I didn't notice it, and it's the same improbable-but-fun movie to watch.

A classic action packed alien invasion movie in a special edition version that includes additional scenes. This 4K UHD release adds a couple of notches of visual clarity in a 7.1 Dolby explosive audio soundtrack. Proves a united country will beat any extraterrestrial invaders.

Some lines in this movie have gotten cringe over time. But this film still brings it with decent special affects an an audio transfer that will rattle your house for sure.

Independence Day is a science fiction classic with something for everyone. On the surface, this film is a sit-back, eat popcorn, action festival; underneath, it is a soft commentary on fear of an Other, and the phenomenology of imperialism. More than anything, though, Independence Day is a cheesy, well-paced, and ultimately enjoyable popcorn film that holds up after 20 years.

OMG! This has been the all time favorite storyline on how to kick some serious Alien buttocks. This a well developed story that gives you a broad spectrum and range of emotion. The fear on ivasion, the death of a loved one, the determination on a mother to protect her son and her hope of finding her man alive. And course the destruction of Evil.

This is a great movie. I don't know why they can't make movies like this anymore. I own this movie and DVD and 2k BD but I figured I would purchase it in 4k as well. The movie is obviously great and the picture and sound are amazing.

The sound and video reproduction on this BD are excellent. A few scenes were a little grainy, but I am certain the source material was responsible, and not the BD conversion. I thought about going for the UHD but this is fits the bill, and it's a great movie, too! More inspiring than it's sequel, and always fun to watch, especially around the 4th of July! :-D

Helped me wash away the filth that was ID4 2 I love insane pulpy over the top action scifi movies and this one together with star ship troopers are at the top of my list. For all its faults it just feels great even after watching it so many times. Can't wait to rebuy and rewatch it on 4k bd This disc holds a good tranfer and some extras if you are into those.

Aliens suck. They travel light years to reach Terra Firma and do they bring a bottle of wine or some cheese to soften their abrupt and unannounced visit? No. They want something that belongs to us. Did they ask politely for it? No. They're just like my ex - take, take, take! Well - we had had enough. Buy this GREAT movie and see the damage we do these guys!

i can remember watching this on lazer disc dvd blu ray and now 4 k and its never looked or sounded better. the story holds up as well. Its not as clear as the new stuff but for this old this is amazing .watch this before you watch the new I- DAY cause some actors are in both and you get a better understanding of there acting parts. Make it a movie nite.

I've been on a old-school movie kick lately and this makes the list. This is when will Smith ruled the box office and one of my personal favorites of his.

I saw this in the theater when it was first released, and loved it. For some reason, I've never before owned it. Glad I waited, because now it looks and sounds better than if I had picked it up on VHS way back when. Having a big screen and a surround system doesn't hurt, either.

I think that "Independence Day" was one of the greatest action/disaster/sci-fi films of all-time and it was also one of my favorite films of all-time. I also think that this was a very inspiring film with a lot of entertaining and enjoyable action, mystery, suspense and drama including a really great and amazing cast and personal storylines as well.

Independence Day certainly isn't the type of movie to be nominated for best picture, best actor, best script, etc. It's highly unrealistic and the plot definitely isn't very sophisticated, but it's just one of those low substance, high action movies we all love. Will Smith punches an alien in the face. How can you not love that lol? Given ID is 20 years old, I don't know who hasn't seen it at this point that wanted to see it, but if you somehow haven't seen it yet, give it a watch. It will definitely entertain you.

After watching "Independence Day" countless times over the last two decades, it's easy to fall in a rut of knowing what comes next. But this blu-ray offers crisp visuals and audio clarity that we didn't get in 1996 — you can almost feel the heat off the explosions. :) A worthwhile purchase for anyone who loves this movie.

this film is one of the great defeat the invades movie of all time. From Jeff Goldblum playing a smart programmer / heal the Planet activist to Will Smith in one of the best roles of his career. Alien spaceships, underdog wins, etc. also includes one of my favorite movie speeches from Bill Pullman as President Whitmore. We owned this on VHS, DVD and now Blue Ray.

This was one of my favorite sci-fi movies growing up in the 90's. It has everything a person could wish for. There is plenty of action, suspense, drama, and comedy. Plus who does not love Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum. I cannot wait to get the next installment of this now 2 movie franchise. Watch this before seeing the newest Independence Day.