A Very Enjoyable Sci Fi Ride

Rating: 7/10 (19 January 2015)

After 5 years of war against an alien race called Mimics, the Allies finally win a victory and Sgt. Vrataski is hailed a hero after she single-handedly kills hundreds of Mimics. Thinking he's been brought in to use Vrataski's story to boost war efforts, Maj. William Cage (who has no combat experience) meets with Gen. Brigham, but is told he'll be providing coverage for the media at ground zero instead. After refusing & trying to escape, Cage is sent into combat where he's killed within minutes but not before taking out an Alpha Mimic. Cage suddenly awakens the day before his battle, and before long, realises he's caught in a mysterious time-loop. In time, he learns his only way out is to work with Vrataski, and with each re-run they learn what needs to be done to defeat the Mimics.
This is another classic Cruise Sci-Fi movie and no matter what you think of him, he has a knack lately for starring in really enjoyable, exciting films. Edge of Tomorrow, while not perfect (what movie is?), is an excellent, edge of your seat Sci-Fi/Action film that definitely delivers on all fronts...action, suspense, and a touch of comedy.
This film is huge and it's not hard to see where a lot of the estimated $178m budget went as the visual & special effects, along with the massive battle scenes, are absolutely fantastic. The story is pretty complex and you need to pay close attention to what is happening because if you don't you'll become lost pretty easily.
There is a very obvious Groundhog Day element to part of the story with scenes even containing some pretty good moments of humour, especially parts involving the members of J-Squad, and just when you feel that the story it's starting to get TOO repetitive, it changes direction to keep your interest.
The cast also do a fantastic job, especially Cruise and Blunt, who work on-screen well together. Edge of Tomorrow is top-notch and is a movie that is definitely worth watching.