Edge of My Seat!

Rating: 10/10 (27 April 2015)

Edge of Tomorrow is one of the most brilliant, original sci-fi films to grace the big screen in recent years. Of course, it carries an infinite load of action sequences, but this is also a character story that infuses sci-fi themes like time travel in a way. The film is essentially a louder, sci-fi version of Groundhog Day. The film is not only fun, but it is also brainy which is hard to see in a sci-fi film nowadays. The film should have been seen by more people, because it's just that good.
Doug Liman's film is about a global war that is ongoing between the humans and these aliens. Major William Cage is sent into battle despite having no combat training. As the battle is just beginning, he dies. But he wakes up with day starting all over again thanks to making contact with one of the alien's blood. Along with the help of one of the world's best soldiers, Rita, Cage must relive the day over and over again until he can defeat the aliens.
The film has great acting. Tom Cruise is getting older, but he still can hold an action film on his own. There are no death-defying stunts here, but I feel that Cruise once again does a really good job. He is equally matched by the gorgeous Emily Blunt. I don't associate her with action movies, but this movie may have changed my mind. I also liked Bill Paxton as one of the army leaders. He is just quite funny.
Overall, Edge of Tomorrow is an excellent film that has such a well- founded, original premise. The action is heavy, but that doesn't stop the film from adding such good moments of characterization. As for popcorn summer blockbusters, it does not get any better than this. A sci-fi film that will actually make the audience think. A very good film with great visuals, good acting, and heavy on the action.
My Grade: A+