Just like in real time, this sequel takes place 20 years later, when the world has recovered from the last invasion and adopted some of the alien tech. When they return…bigger and meaner…even all our sophisticated equipment is no substitute for good ole grit. The plot’s pretty mundane and the dialogue isn’t much better, but there’s plenty of average action to keep it moving. All of the special effects are adequate, but not especially innovative. Even though it sounds like I hated it, it’s actually not horrible. Also not wonderful, but OK. (Look for the somewhat subtle romantic gay moment, thanks to out director Roland Emmerich.)

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