Sci-fi action Groundhog Day!

Rating: 6/10 (27 December 2015)

See Edge of Tomorrow? The best way to explain it is in using movie maths. I'd put it as Independence Day plus Groundhog Day equals Edge of Tomorrow. You'll find other various combinations elsewhere but that sums it up. So if you like those two movies then you'll likely like this.
This Sci-fi etc centres around our hero (played by the very impressive Tom Cruise) reliving the moment trying to battle the alien invaders. Assisted by the ever impressive Emily Blunt, this film wraps together light romance, action, thrills and spills quite well. As soldiers on a mission for the sake of the earth itself, they usually have one chance. In this, Tom Cruise is a soldier who like in a computer game can start again to retry in a Groundhog Day manner. Sounds corny but works.
Despite the interesting premise, it does get repetitive at times and despite liking it I got tired of it all at points. It's good but you'll either buy into it or it will drive right by you.
Enjoyable Sci-fi fare, original and different. You'll like it for the Sci-fi, story, action or acting. You'll love it if you can combine those elements together for this viewing.