I'm sure at some point you've heard about Edge of Tomorrow and the praise that it has earned. As you can see above, it is "Smart, exciting and unexpected." Of course it is, I would never have expected Tom Cruise to star in yet another science fiction, action film. There is one question that begs though: is it more appropriate to call him Tom Christ or Jesus Cruise?
The story follows a teenage boy playing a video game set in the future. Every time the kid's player dies, the game goes back to a checkpoint. That's not actually what the story is about, but I can definitely see where they got the idea. The actual plot follows Major Cage, who is sent to the front lines of Operation Downfall, a huge morning amphibious attack on the shores of France intended to deliver a decisive blow to the enemy (original, I know). Funny that this film was released on the 70th anniversary of D Day. After being sent in the front wave, Cage receives blood from an Alpha alien that gives him the ability to reset the day. The rest of the film is trivial like that little tad that I just said, involving Emily Blunt, or "Full Metal Bitch" or "Angel of Verdun" if you prefer. In the end, Cruise will rise from the ashes as he always does and the humans find a way in the end.
Like I mentioned before, Cruise in a science fiction/action film at this juncture of his career is noting new. Like Oblivion, Edge of Tomorrow follows a character who is virtually indestructible. The only difference is that Cruise is resurrected in this film, rather than being cloned into an army set to protect the planet.
Take away all of the beef I have with Cruise and the story, I thought this film was different and entertaining. It tried at plot elements that haven't been tried on such a high budget. In the end, I didn't mind watching it and I think it's a suitable film for all audiences. Conclusion: Worth A Watch
Rating: 7/10
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