Captivating

Rating: Null/10 (10 March 2015)

This film tells the story of a man who becomes an unsung hero in the fight against aliens invading the Earth, because he gets the ability to reset the day like the aliens can.
Live. Die. Repeat. The slogan is so very apt and succinct, capturing the essence of the film, and yet eliciting imagination about the plot. "Edge of Tomorrow" wastes no time in story telling. Within thirty seconds from the start, we are already being told about the major catastrophe. Then, the cycle happens quickly and repeatedly, yet the repetitive cycle does not feel cumbersome because of great editing. Every time it repeats, it tells less of the previous parts and adds a little more information. The story is just brilliant because it combines various science fiction elements into one, and it works very well. It captivates me throughout the two hours. I really enjoyed watching it.