A nice surprise.

Rating: 7/10 (2 July 2014)

3 out of 4 stars.
I didn't think this film would work. I had seen the previews many times and had no urge to see it. Tom Cruise has had several disappointing action films, like his 2013 film "Oblivion." However, critics started giving "Edge of Tomorrow" good reviews and I gave it a chance. I'm surprised to say that I liked it.
Doug Liman's 2014 film "Edge of Tomorrow" is an action-packed summer blockbuster that is actually smart and funny. The film is about an American officer (played by Tom Cruise) who is forced to fight in a an alien battle in France, but he hijacks the alien's power so that every time he dies, he wakes up the day before the battle with the memory of how he died. He can build on these memories and figure out what to do.
Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bill Paxton give solid performances and the story has its twist and turns that keep you engaged. The dialogue is very blockbustery. You've heard some of these lines before, some of them probably by Tom Cruise in other movies. I thought the movie was consistent for the most part, but the ending is a little corny.
If I didn't walk into the film so skeptical, I may have liked it a little more. "Edge of Tomorrow" is a nice surprise that is actually worth seeing. It's a fun, action-filled ride that will keep you engaged.