"Edge of Tomorrow" (2014) REVIEW

Editor's Note: I am not familiar with the light novel this movie is based on titled All You Need is Kill (now republished as Edge of Tomorrow). However, I am now in dire need of finding said book.

Cage (Tom Cruise), unwillingly put into battle against an alien army called Mimics, dies in only a few minutes after the battle begins then suddenly wakes up 24 hours earlier. After dying a second time and waking up again at the same 24 hour mark, Cage realizes he is in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. Using this ability to his advantage, Cage teams with Rita (Emily Blunt) to work on a strategy to defeat the mimics. However, all efforts are hopeless when the enemy seems to have the same ability.

I've heard great things about this movie, but I had no idea it would be this amazing! The action is edge of your seat, the time loop execution is very well done and doesn't ruin the pacing of the film, and the visual effects and acting are top notch. Having watched it in IMAX 3D, I can also say it is well worth the experience.

With explosive action, great plot, and a mind blowing ending left to audiences' theories, Edge of Tomorrow is yet another amazing summer flick well worth your money.

5/5 Stars

Another Editor's Note: The best way I can describe this movie is Groundhog Day meets Warhammer 40,000, or Groundhog Day with guns. Whichever works best for you.

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