June 6, 2014.
Cast: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt.
Cast: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt.
Director: Doug Liman.
Edge of Tomorrow comes with
a heavy budget of 175 million dollars bringing together a star director and a
superstar.
Adapted from the Japanese
novel “All you need is kill”, Edge of Tomorrow is set in a world invaded by aliens
where a united human front is trying to save the planet. And to his surprise the
cowardly Major Bill Cage (Tom Cruise) who cannot stand even a paper cut as he
himself exclaims is ordered to be at the battle front in an all out battle
against the aliens. When he refuses he is knocked out and railroaded to the
military camp.
At the battle when he
accidentally kills an “Alpha” alien with it’s blood spilling all over him he
shockingly gets the power to reset time and is made to live the same day again
and again and again, literally caught in a time loop. He finds Rita Vratavski
(Emily Blunt) who has gone through the same experience in an earlier battle and
together they make a plan to end the war.
As it is more of a rerun of
the same time frame it inevitably brings to mind the low profile Source Code
that came out a few years ago, but this is a way better written, acted and
directed movie providing entertainment and thrill all the way upto the climax.
The most noticeable element
in the film is the cleverly written screenplay offering a lotta humor and
thrill at the same time without compromising the basic premise even for a
second. The training part in the first half offers a lotta laughs while the
second part heading upto the climax keeps you at the edge of your seat.
This is a very different
and refreshing role for Tom Cruise as it’s not a familiar sight to see a petrified
Tom hesitating to take up action. The metamorphosis later on is also handled
really well by Cruise who yet again proves that when he is on screen you are just
glued on just because of his sheer screen presence and charisma. Emily Blunt
has also gotten a noteworthy role that she seems to have enjoyed doing.
With a runtime of just 113
minutes loaded with almost everything that you can possibly want from a movie this
one is a must watch!
I
am giving a 4 for Edge of Tomorrow. It’s the coming together of two greats of
Hollywood; a master director and a legendary actor. Go have fun!!!
Rating Scale (Out
of 5)
Less than 2
-
Unwatchable.
2 to 2.25
-
Below average.
2.5 to 2.75
-
Average.
3 to
3.25
-
Good.
3.5 to
3.75 -
Really Good.
4 to
4.25
-
Great.
4.5 and
above
- Extraordinary.
