Stunning piece of science fiction

Rating: 10/10 (19 October 2014)

I am not usually a big fan of alien invasion movies. My friend has recommended me the comic books for a long time now, but I put it aside because it was an alien story.
But when this movie came out I decided to give it a go following positive reviews. And boy, was I pleasantly surprised.
What I liked about this movie was that the center/core of the story focuses on the time concept of rewinding time. It illustrates the grim bleakness of a losing war and the potential human beings have when they can retry a battle countless times. The aliens are but an enemy - a figure representing an unknown opposing force.
Both Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt delivered their roles wonderfully. I liked how Tom Cruise's character Bill Cage was originally a coward who tried to do whatever it takes to get out of fighting. I liked how he was forced into this war and by sheer chance got his time travel ability which is a hope for mankind. I liked that this cowardly guy who was forced into action is a departure from Cruise's usual confident, action- ready guy.
All in all an awesome summer movie. Go see it!