The characters are relatable and diverse (albeit their development may not change much after their introduction) as they overcome the awful threat before them. There is something about "Independence Day" that is able to tug at the heartstrings behind the alien battles and destruction throughout. Most summer blockbusters typically are action films with an orgy of explosions, fights, and A-list actors giving performances that are often ignored by the Academy. As far fetched as the films premise is, there is one thing that it possess that few films of its kind have: soul. An over-the-top sci-fi drama with superb usage of CGI and practical effects that have retained much of their "wow" as it ages, fantastic performances from its ensemble as well as a stellar musical score contribute to a fantastic film. July 2, 1996, 220 years after The Declaration of Independence day was signed, "Independence Day" was released (coincidentally the same day the story begins) to enthusiastic moviegoers worldwide. We accept these transgressions of our government blindly, either because of ignorance or apathy, and in doing so have allowed the government of King George to make a comeback in America. Look at the IRS as an example people are terrified of the IRS and even just the threat of being audited and sent to jail is enough to keep the tax revenue flowing into the government. On top of that, our federal government has created its own, un-elected bureaucracy to enforce both unpopular taxes and unjust laws. Sure, a citizen can call their Congressman and complain, but that Congressman is more likely to play the politics of Washington than listen to the complaints of their constituents. With very little representation, taxes are levied on the average citizen that often pay for services or programs that the citizen never voted on or asked for. Jefferson goes on to accuse King George of a multitude of power abuses, namely taxation without consent and establishing a bureaucracy of un-elected officials to enforce unjust and unpopular laws. But you have to open up when you need a little love" It's the friend that holds your hand / When nobody understands /. "You procrastinate, the world / Is gonna pass you by" 15. "The things that seem so simple / suddenly so far out of reach" 14. "You can say goodbye and you can say hello, / But you'll always find your way back home" 13. "It'll take time, but I know I'll be alright / 'Cause nothing much has changed on the inside" 12. "Another chapter in the book / Can't go back, but you can look" 11. It's so hard to live with regrets, / But I promise I will try" 10. "It's so easy to forget / What really matters in this life. "Why be sad, broken hearted? / There's so much to do" 9.
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