Not a science fiction film

Rating: 4/10 (1 September 2014)

Had big expectations for Edge of Tomorrow, but at its heart is just another dumb, loud, alien invasion summer crash grab. There are some very light science fiction elements such as the mechanized suits and Cruise's special power that reset time upon death. There is no intelligence or motive given behind the aliens invasion, and not even a generic explanation of how time and space might warp space and time to allow it to happen.
Cruise and Blunt put in solid performances. Blunt is stoic and plays an awesome soldier. Cruise is a little more erratic, flashing his million dollar smile a little too liberally given the situation. There are no other real noteworthy characters in this film. One of the problems I had was just when Cruise and Blunt were developing some on screen chemistry, the "gimmick" kicked in meaning Cruise meant an unfortunate demise resetting everything.
The film works as a generic action summer outing. It will never be remembered as a science fiction great. I probably enjoyed Oblivion more. Even though its not original and becomes convoluted , the first hour alone of Oblivion is more thought provoking and entertaining than Edge ever is. Would be interested to know how many rating Edge 10 ever feel the need to watch it again....maybe 10% ?