See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.


Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
 
Independence Day (D-VHS) [VHS]
 
See larger image
 

Independence Day (D-VHS) [VHS] (1996)

Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman Director: Roland Emmerich Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: VHS Tape
3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (708 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


5 used from $2.49
Also Available in: List Price: Our Price: Other Offers:
DVD $14.98 $7.99 69 used & new from $5.01
Blu-ray $34.99 $19.99 52 used & new from $14.65
Video On Demand $2.99
UMD for PSP Order it used!

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

I, Robot (Widescreen Edition)

I, Robot (Widescreen Edition)

DVD ~ Will Smith
3.8 out of 5 stars (494)  $7.99
Men in Black (Collector's Series)

Men in Black (Collector's Series)

DVD ~ Tommy Lee Jones
Twister

Twister

DVD ~ Helen Hunt
The Day After Tomorrow (Widescreen Edition)

The Day After Tomorrow (Widescreen Edition)

DVD ~ Dennis Quaid
3.3 out of 5 stars (729)  $7.99
Predator

Predator

DVD ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
Explore similar items

Product Details


Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com essential video
In Independence Day, a scientist played by Jeff Goldblum once actually had a fistfight with a man (Bill Pullman) who is now president of the United States. That same president, late in the film, personally flies a jet fighter to deliver a payload of missiles against an attack by extraterrestrials. Independence Day is the kind of movie so giddy with its own outrageousness that one doesn't even blink at such howlers in the plot. Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day is a pastiche of conventions from flying-saucer movies from the 1940s and 1950s, replete with icky monsters and bizarre coincidences that create convenient shortcuts in the story. (Such as the way the girlfriend of one of the film's heroes--played by Will Smith--just happens to run across the president's injured wife, who are then both rescued by Smith's character who somehow runs across them in alien-ravaged Los Angeles County.) The movie is just sheer fun, aided by a cast that knows how to balance the retro requirements of the genre with a more contemporary feel. --Tom Keogh

Product Description
Digital VHS (D-VHS) is the first high-definition home video format. These tapes deliver more than double the lines of resolution and 10 times the capacity of DVDs. When played in a D-VHS player attached to an HDTV set, these movies will sound and look better than ever. D-VHS tapes can be played only on D-VHS players.

Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed

The Day After Tomorrow (Widescreen Edition)

The Day After Tomorrow (Widescreen Edition)

DVD ~ Dennis Quaid
3.3 out of 5 stars (729)  $7.99
Men in Black (Collector's Series)

Men in Black (Collector's Series)

DVD ~ Tommy Lee Jones
Independence Day (+ Digital Copy)

Independence Day (+ Digital Copy)

DVD ~ Jay Acovone
$13.49
I, Robot (Widescreen Edition)

I, Robot (Widescreen Edition)

DVD ~ Will Smith
3.8 out of 5 stars (494)  $7.99
Twister

Twister

DVD ~ Helen Hunt
Explore similar items

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below.
(221)
(163)
(96)
(77)
(58)
(47)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search
No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

 

Customer Reviews

708 Reviews
5 star:
 (278)
4 star:
 (153)
3 star:
 (82)
2 star:
 (67)
1 star:
 (128)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.5 out of 5 stars (708 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Independence Day, March 24, 2008
This is one of my most favorite movies!! It is hard to pick which is better the cast, special effects or writing. The special effects go without saying - superb. The timing on some of the events like the synchronized takedown of the different cities could not have been done better. I can't say enough nice things about the cast. Will Smith was funny at times and yet still the tragic hero. Randy Quaid was priceless! Jeff Goldblum was more likeable in this movie than I have ever seen him in the past. I also thought Robert Loggia and Bill Pullman were well chosen. While the script was similar to movies done in the past, there was a new spin on it. I particularly liked the scene when Bill Pullman gave his speech prior to fighting the enemy. Some borrowed history from a Dylan Thomas' poem was genius.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
37 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding DVD Package!, July 3, 2000
Studios are finally getting the whole DVD thing! This is a truly worth-your-money deal with lots of extras including two versions of the film; the first version is the original theatrical release and the second version is a directors cut featuring about 9 minutes of added footage not released in theatres. What's really great about this is they list what new scenes have been included and some of them are really funny and some of them make the story a lot more heartfelt. Also included is a second disc that includes a really cool mockumentary called "The ID4 Invasion" which is truly a priceless gem in this great collection. Also, there is commentary, lots of interviews with cast and crew, a special effects documentary on the making of the film and the original biplane ending which unfortunately looks really hokey and what I felt after watching it was-THANK GOD THEY DIDN'T GO WITH THAT ENDING-THAT ENDING WOULD'VE MADE THIS MOVIE A "REAL" DISASTER! For a product like this under $30 it is totally worth your money. For those who appreciated this movie as a special effects funfest, this DVD is not one to be passed up. For those of you boring types who felt this movie needed a "serious acting edge" buy Out of Africa and leave science fiction alone! Cheers!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie - Great DVD, July 10, 2000
By "ericakb" (Hayward, CA USA) - See all my reviews
I bought this movie because Fox seems to put out excellent DVD's. The Abyss, Fight Club, Aliens - all great Special Editions with extras. The same is true of Independence Day. Disc 1 has the theatrical version as well as the Special Edition. Disc 2 is just full of Extra Features. Documentaries & Behind the Scenes Footage are all over the place. There is also an alternate ending. I'm sure most people have seen the movie - but just in case here's the quick lowdown. Alien battleships strategically position themselves around the world. They eventually attack earth & of course USA leads the world in a counter-attack. Great Special Effects & CGI throughout the movie. Great performances by Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Will Smith, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, Judd Hirsch and many more.

This is one of those DVD's that is actually worth buying. Movie gets a 4 - DVD deserves a 5. Way to go again Fox!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
Ad
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars great movie
This was sent in great condition just as promised and very quick on time as promised. Would use sell again thank you
Published 10 days ago by Michele Harroun

4.0 out of 5 stars Independently Exciting Sci-Fi Action/Adventure!

Independently Exciting Sci Fi!

Director Roland Emmerich, who has pumped out exciting sci-fi like Stargate and not so great sci-fi such as 10,000 B.C. Read more
Published 13 days ago by James "Scotman" April

4.0 out of 5 stars HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!
In honor of today being 4th of July, I thought I'd write this review! Aliens come to Earth during the 4th of July weekend and want to kill all of humanity. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Pumpkin Man

1.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst movies I have ever seen
I have always been a bit of a sci-fi geek but this movie just plain stinks. The script is BAD, acting is BAD (Will Smith, Jeff Goldbum -- both terrible actors IMO -- walking all... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Mr. Randy Kay

4.0 out of 5 stars Independence Day (Single Disc Widescreen Edition) (1996)-Good Sci-fi flick.
Independence Day (Single Disc Widescreen Edition) (1996) was a very entertaining 4 star film. Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum are always good as were most of the well selected crew... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Keith Mirenberg

3.0 out of 5 stars This blu ray is the theatrical not the special edition version
I gave this only 3 stars because it is not the longer special edition, but only the theatrical version. The blu ray is terrific, though, in both video and sound quality. Read more
Published 3 months ago by B5B

1.0 out of 5 stars Good transfer, but still disappointing
I have to say that I'm a big fan of this film, and I already own the DVD. Most of those wanting to buy this film on Bluray are those who have already seen it and liked it, so I... Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. McCarville-Schueths

4.0 out of 5 stars Repeatable Fun!
Ok--great special effects, good to so-so acting, bordering on bad but with the threat of global extinction, who shouldn't enjoy this film? Read more
Published 4 months ago by chris lukeman

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT MOVIE
This movie launched Will Smith's career. This movie was also funny, sad, and happy all together.
Published 4 months ago by M. Cramer

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome movie. Blu-Ray needs improvement
This is an awesome movie! I just purchased a new Blu-Ray player (Samsung) and a 73-inch Mitsubishi projection TV. I'm in HOG heaven! Read more
Published 4 months ago by JR

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.
This product's forum (4 discussions)
See all 4 discussions...  
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


   


Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)

So You'd Like to...



Look for Similar Items by Category


Get to Know TomTom ONE XL

TomTom ONE XL at Amazon.com
With its widescreen, Bluetooth compatibility, and turn-by-turn directions, your new travel buddy is the TomTom ONE XL.

Shop all TomTom

 

Smooth Operator

Shop for planers
With a planer every workpiece in your project can be a perfect match.

Shop for planers

 

Strengthen Your Joints

Shop for biscuit joiners
With a biscuit joiner you can create joints in a fraction of the time it takes using more traditional woodworking techniques.

Shop for biscuit joiners

 

No X-Ray Vision Needed

Shop for stud finders
Explore our wide variety of stud finders and scanners in the Home Improvement Store.

Shop for stud finders

 
Ad

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.



Where's My Stuff?

Shipping & Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue shopping: Top Sellers
Free
Free by Chris Anderson
Paranoia
Paranoia by Joseph Finder
My Soul to Lose
My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
Glenn Beck's Common Sense

Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates