Five flicks for the fourth

While our American friends pack up their fireworks, and settle in for a post BBQ nap let's acknowledge the great nation's dominance over pop culture and take a look at 5 favourite films for the 4th of July.

5. Independence Day

Well duh. No list would be complete without it. I hated this film when it first came out but I’ve softened my stance on it over the years, it’s not dated super well but it is a lot of fun.

4. Lincoln

Daniel Day Lewis’ turns in an awesome performance s as always as honest Abe. Although with a belly full of BBQ and beer, it might fast track you to snooze city.

3. Team America: World Police

All we really need to say for this one is “Americaaah, FUCK YEAH!”.

2, Dr Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bomb

A controversial decision to add this one? Maybe? But Kubrick in this reviewer’s opinion is a genius, as is Peter Sellers and this movie is a biting work of satire.

1. Jaws

An all-time favourite at any time of the year but particularly over the 4th of July holiday. Speilberg’s adaptation of Peter Benchley’s novel was a total game changer.