NEVERMIND, couple shots later confirmed they’re outside LA.
Which still seemed off to me, but some quick googling revealed that Las Vegas (as with other points in Nevada) is within a few hours driving distance from LA, so joke’s on me. I have zero spatial awareness of the left coast.
I don’t QUITE remember where our Randy Quaid Family is supposed to be in relation to the other star players, but assuming that they’re somewhere southwest-y, since they later come across Area 51 with Will Smith, I’m thinking maybe they’re supposed to be near/outside Las Vegas? We see the big destruction setpiece from the POV of New York City, Washington DC, and LA, but I don’t think we catch up with the trailer/RV caravan again until the next day (in the movie’s timeline).
There was a scene in town with Randy Quaid a few minutes ago. Perhaps if I’d been paying attention to the set, I could have gleaned a little more info. I honestly can’t remember.
ALSO THE CUTEST.
“Shooting aliens.” [shrug]
I wonder what (if anything) this kid did later on. Mental note to look that up later.
“MY GOD”
For those playing along at home, this is a drinking game moment.
Hnnnnngh. I would love nothing more than to see some high quality photos of the concept art/maquettes for the alien stuff. The file I’m watching isn’t high def, either. Siiiiiigh~
Using my newfound powers of giffing for aliens because SAUCER REVEAL
I’m surprised we had to wait a whole 21 minutes for Will Smith.
We’ve reached our first OH SHIT moment, folks!
I just realized you can sing the words “TRUMPEEEEETTTTS OF DOOOOOOM” to the horn motif in these cutaway scenes.
Personality: RECYCLING GOOD, SMOKING BAD
I love you, Jeff Goldblum. I love you, movie.