Independence Day
A+
7/2/1996 10pm Secaucus
This is sure to be a blockbuster hit of the Summer.  When we arrived, the 7pm
and 9pm showings were already sold out and they opened up an additional
11:45pm showing as well.  The demand exceeded everyone's expectations,
evidently.  The movie has been hyped up in advertising, and it lives up to
that hype.  The movie delivers, both on story, special effects, and acting.
There are many scenes that are just completely stunning and awe-inspiring,
which is what one can expect with a 15-mile wide spaceship floats over New
York City and decimates it with a single blast.  I would recommend seeing
this film, but hey, that would be just a bit obvious in this case, as
everyone has to see this one. It's completely obvious.

The Nutty Professor
B-
7/12/1996 8:15pm Secaucus
Eddie Murphy plays an oddball professor who specializes in weight loss
through genetic experiments decides to speed up the testing and use it on
himself when he becomes smitten with a new grad student.  It's a very funny
comedy, and a few scenes are just side-splitting hilarious.  The whole movie
doesn't live up to this, but some parts are just incredibly played.  The
special effects and makeup are very well done also.