Great idea, well acted, thoughtful Science Fiction

Rating: 8/10 (13 September 2014)

I really enjoyed this movie.
I went through a phase some years ago of finding Tom Cruise a bit .... cheesy? .... However I have to say that the last few films of his have all been memorable and very enjoyable. He acts the smart- ass but terrified, business guy at the start perfectly, and we watch him progress very realistically into the sharp-edged warrior.
The Edge of Tomorrow is a thoughtful science fiction flick, someone has made an effort to see how people would get affected by the story line. Continuity must have been a nightmare.
PLOT spoiler....Not giving too much away by saying that this is like a modern take on Ground Hog Day. Where Bill Murray was simply trying to get into bed with Andie McDowell in 24hours, Tom Cruise is trying to save the planet and all of humanity. You quickly realise that this is just like playing a modern video game.... it doesn't matter that you die a million times, just reboot and start again.
Great movie, I watched it by myself when the missus was on a business trip. I am now really looking forward to watching it again with her when she is back.