Tom Cruise has always been a special actor. He is one of the few remaining stars who are above the performance of a film. So what happens when a star like Cruise gets a chance to sink his teeth into a terrific script? He ensures his act and the film in totality leave you zonked at the end of it all. Yes, Edge of Tomorrow is a terrific summer blockbuster which has everything going for it. The right story, the right cast, the right time and Tom Cruise.
The story is about an alien invasion and how Cruise is thrown into the battlefield and forced to fight them. As he dies each day and wakes up again to fight another day, he realizes his aim is not to fight, but to win the war. Along with the terrific Emily Blunt, Tom Cruise goes about saving what is left of the world. What really intrigued me was the fact that in spite of a story where the novelty factor goes missing after a while, as Cruise lives the same day again and again, the director never lets the film go the monotonous route. He introduces us to a different aspect every time the day starts and that keeps us glued to the screen. The VFX has also been used intelligently and goes well with the narrative. Bill Paxton who plays a supporting role shines in his part and lends the film gravitas. What also left me impressed was the fact that Cruise chooses to not play his usual star out to save the world role and in fact lets Emily Blunt chew up more screen time and in the bargain gives a nuanced performance which I had stopped expecting from Cruise.
If Sci-fi is what gets you excited, this is a must watch film. You wont be able to take your eyes off the screen. Sheer magnetism this!!!!
Rating-4.5/5
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