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Release Date:
3 July 1996 (USA)
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Tagline:
We've always believed we weren't alone. Pretty soon, we'll wish we were. more
Plot:
The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy. Fighting superior technology, Man's best weapon is the will to survive. full summary | full synopsis
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Won Oscar.
Another 26 wins
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21 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(639 articles)
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User Comments:
Fun summer blockbuster that some just took to seriously.
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(Cast overview, first billed only) more
Additional Details
Also Known As:
ID4 (USA) (promotional abbreviation)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sci-fi destruction and violence.
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Runtime:
145 min | USA:153 min (special edition)
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS 70 mm (70 mm prints) (Europe) |
DTS (35 mm prints) |
Dolby Digital (35 mm prints) |
SDDS (35 mm prints)
Certification:
Iceland:12 |
Ireland:PG |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #34370) |
Brazil:12 |
Japan:U |
New Zealand:PG |
Australia:PG (edited for lower rating) |
Canada:PG |
Chile:TE |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Germany:12 (w) |
Italy:T |
Netherlands:AL |
Norway:11 |
Peru:14 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG |
South Korea:All |
Spain:7 |
Sweden:11 |
UK:12 |
Israel:PG
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As David and Steve prepare to launch in the alien craft's cockpit, David's laptop computer greets him with the spoken line "Good Morning, Dave", and the image of an electronic camera eye. This is a reference to, albeit a misquote of, the HAL 9000 sentient computer ("HAL") from 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and his greeting to crew member Dave Bowman. Although HAL never actually says "Good morning, Dave" in the film, the electronic eye that appears on the screen is indeed a picture of the HAL prop from the movie.
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Continuity: During the L.A. office building explosion a car can be seen hitting a traffic light twice.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
SETI Chief: [answering telephone] If this isn't an insanely beautiful woman, I'm hangin' up.
SETI technician: Sir, I - I- I think you should listen to this.
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SETI Chief: [answering telephone] If this isn't an insanely beautiful woman, I'm hangin' up.
SETI technician: Sir, I - I- I think you should listen to this.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Die 120 Tage von Bottrop (1997)
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Soundtrack:
Oh Vicki
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FAQ
Chapter Headings, v1.00Who would have become President if Whitmore (Pullman) had been killed in the dogfight?
Another possible motive for the aliens' genocidal nature
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I enjoyed this movie, sure it isn't the most original movie ever made or the best, but it was what it set out to be...which is a combo alien attack movie of the 50's plus an all-star disaster movie of the 70's. A lot of critics don't like this one and a lot of people who think of themselves as critics don't care much for it either, but it still brought in over 300 million at the box office in the summer of 96. I thought it was an entertaining film with lots of action and a good dose of comedy as well. One complaint I have is that it runs a bit long and you feel the time pass not like other movies like "The Two Towers" where it doesn't feel like all that much time has passed. Another problem with this movie is that it is best seen in the theater. This movie has a score of only six at imdb, so a lot of people who saw it probably saw it on TV. Or if they did see it at the theaters, realized it just wasn't as good on the small screen when they saw it on TV. The movie also benefited from a great ad campaign that started with a super bowl spot that showed the White House being destroyed. The movie is basically an alien invasion movie and it is like a 50's science fiction movie. It also has a lot of stars, not the biggest names, just like a 70's disaster flick. If you don't care for either of these genres you probably won't like this movie, but if you like one or the other or both it is worth checking out. Just don't take it too seriously and have fun watching it.