An Above Average Blockbuster

Rating: 7/10 (28 July 2014)

I don't have too much to say about Edge of Tomorrow, other than I'm pretty pleased. The concept is original and developed, the lead characters are likable and 3-dimensional, the pacing is excellent, and it even stole a few laughs from my theater.
Minor issues - I wasn't a big fan of any character besides Cruise's and Blunt's. Their only role was to supply additional guns for the ending. The Magic 2014 Slivers are interesting, but almost too kinetic. Its difficult to grasp how they're beating the humans in combat. Projectiles are fired at Earth's forces, but I couldn't guess how the Mimics are firing them. Cannons? From their mouths? I don't think we ever see them shoot on screen.
Its a good action film, fresh and "smart" (for the lack of a better word). Its a fine rental.