Tomorrow is Independence Day in the U.S., which means ballgames, fireworks, and (for movie fans) July 4th films. Here are four movie picks for your holiday viewing pleasure — two musicals, one action flick and one drama:
The Music Man — Features the show-stopper 76 Trombones and a pair of wonderful actors in Robert Preston and Shirley Jones (yes, the future mom on The Partridge Family). Watch for Ron Howard as Jones’ much younger brother … so young he’s credited as Ronny Howard.
Independence Day — Aliens attack the White House, then get creamed by Will Smith, Bill Pullman, and Jeff Goldblum’s computer virus.
Born on the Fourth of July — Based on the autobiography by Vietnam Vet-turned antiwar protester Ron Kovic. Tom Cruise got his first Academy Award nomination for playing Kovic.
1776 — If you’ve ever wanted to see the Founding Fathers sing and dance, this is your chance.
Have a happy Fourth!
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