Edge of Tomorrow [2014]

Language - English
Director - Doug Liman
Run Time - 1 hour, 53 minutes
Genre - Sci-Fi/Action
Starring - Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt

World uniting to fight away an alien invasion is now a highly used and saturated plot. But Doug Liman brings a new dimension to this theme by introduction of the time loop phenomena. Add to that the charisma of Cruise and some good acting from Emily Blunt, and we have a winner. Edge of Tomorrow mixes raw action with some smartness, and we have a good sci-fi flick on our hands. This movie is gripping, well paced, intriguing and clever. Tom Cruise proves that at the age of 52, he can still charm us as well as kick-ass.

Although the concept of time loop is not new (Groundhog Day, Source Code, Prince of Persia to name a few), it's introduction into a genre which was facing a scarcity of ideas was well executed. Like his other movies - Bourne Identity and Jumper, Liman manages to keep us enthralled and captivated by the movie.

The plot follows as aliens termed 'Mimics' have invaded central Europe and forced the countries of the world to join in an all out attack. Major William Cage [Cruise], a PR officer is forced to lead the army onto the beaches of France to fight against the aliens. When he declines, he is arrested, labelled a deserter, stripped of his rank and forced to fight. During his fight, he dies, and is born again, and the start of the day. He must then meets Sargent Rita Vrataski, the Full Metal Bitch [Blunt], who has had same experiences as Cage in an earlier battle. From there on, we follow the battle Cage and Rita face against the mimics, their comrades and their superiors in a bid to salvage the world.

Overall, the movie was shot wonderfully, the action sequences being quite good. Also one thing that gave the movie a plus point was the subtle comedy provided by the character of Nicholas Cage, which adds a little deviation from all the seriousness of the movie.

I would say this is one of the better films of the year, and one must craving sci-fi and/or action must definitely watch it.

My Rating - 8.2/10