Fun sci-fi take on Groundhog Day

Rating: 8/10 (13 August 2016)

Ever since Groundhog day, time-loops have had a consistent presence in movies. Edge of Tomorrow gives the premise a sci-fi twist, as an unwilling soldier finds himself battling through the same day over and over.
This is first time-loop movie I've ever seen that offered an explanation beyond magic or wishes, and while I'm not entirely convinced it all makes sense, it all seems to make sense while you're watching, which is the important thing.
You won't have much time to think about the story anyway, because this movie never stops moving. It handles its premise very well, giving us the highlights of what would be a grueling, years-long experience for the protagonist.
Action scenes are fun, the acting is solid, and the movie manages to squeeze tiny moments of human contact in between moments of alien destruction. The movie never lags, and even though it's all about reliving a day, it's good at not repeating its own ideas.
The movie does get a little unfocused towards the end (but only a little) and the ending isn't especially convincing, but the overall experience is terrific.