The Independence Day anniversary has become an institution. Day of jubilation on the other side of the Atlantic, this Friday is also an opportunity to take stock of the films that celebrate the citizen spirit that blows in the United States.
The 90s are full of films related to the independence of the United States, and the various wars in which the American soldiers were engaged: from the war of independence (1775 -1783) to the one of Secession (1861 – 1865), through the Vietnam conflict (1955-1975) and the Second World War (1939-1945), American cinema is full of films advocating patriotism. From primewire movie you can watch them all.
Undeniably, Born on July 4th (Born on the Fourth of July) tops the ranking of the five films on US patriotism and US independence acquired July 4, 1776. Directed by Oliver Stone (Platoon, Nixon), the film is inspired by the autobiographical book of Ron Kovic, veteran of the Vietnam War. Born on July 4 and a fervent patriot, Ron Kovic volunteered to go fight against communist forces in North Vietnam. He was wounded in 1968 at the spine, he returns paraplegic and questions all his values. He played on screen by Tom Cruise, the actor signs one of his first big roles after Top Gun and Rain Man.
Quote from the film Born on July 4th
Impossible to ignore the feature film by German director Roland Emmerich, Independence Day , released in 1996. This futuristic film, worn by Will Smith traces the escape of part of the American population following an extraterrestrial invasion. While a rebellion is being organized against these aliens who have come to plunder the Earth’s resources, the Americans are the only ones to find a way to fight against these invaders. The American president in person is leading the troops, and intends to participate in the last reprisals on July 4th, National Day. A sequel of the film is also planned for 2016.
The New Challenge
Four years after the success of Independence Day, Roland Emmerich sets himself a new challenge, with the feature film The Patriot, the path of freedom, the German director plunges us this time in 1776, in full war of independence. This film characterizes the history of the United States and the American feeling towards the price of freedom. Mel Gibson offers a remarkable performance, but the film will have a mixed success with spectators. In 1989, the film Glory tackles the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. From a dramatic point of view, the director Edward Zwick (Blood Diamond) rightly demonstrates the birth of racial rapprochement in the country, the performance of Denzel Washington earned him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
- Last film of this non-exhaustive selection, the masterpiece of Steven Spielberg It is necessary to save the soldier Ryan. In 1998, the director pushes patriotism to its peak and approaches the Second World War from the American point of view. Winner of five Oscars, including Best Director, the feature film drives Tom Hanks to the fore.
