Groundhog day on steroids.

Rating: 8/10 (6 May 2015)

Why does Hollywood have such a fascination with 'time reversal' movies? This film is yet another one in the genre, where the lead character lives the same day over and over again. It may be possible if we consider the 'many world's' theory, but again, the film at no time suggests this. It incorporates elements of other films you may have seen, like 'groundhog day' or 'predestination' etc, but for a loop to be created that makes a mockery of time continuum, then the 'other world's' theory must be included as part of the dialog. Its the only way someone watching can make sense of it.
This is a visually spectacular movie, where the use of CGI is never underused. Cruise portrays a believable character, where, on his journey of self discovery and stoic bravery, he leads the viewer into a world of alien invasion and terror. Blunt too is excellent, playing the hardened, war weary veteran, with charisma and balls. There are comedy moments and lighthearted homages to other films like it, but overall this is a tense action thriller that leaves a lasting memory.
There are too many paradoxes created in this film for it to work in the quantum physics world, but its enjoyable.
8 out of 10