Edge of Tomorrow

Name: Edge of Tomorrow
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Released: June 6, 2014
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 71
Cast: Bill Paxton, Emily Blunt, Tom Cruise

2014

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: June 6, 2014 | PG-13

Starring: Bill Paxton, Emily Blunt, Tom Cruise

Summary: Lt. Col. Bill Cage (Tom Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to little more than a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop—forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dyingLt. Col. Bill Cage (Tom Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to little more than a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop—forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again…and again. But with each battle, Cage becomes able to engage the adversaries with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt). And, as Cage and Rita take the fight to the aliens, each repeated encounter gets them one step closer to defeating the enemy. [Warner Bros. Pictures]… Expand

Director: Doug Liman

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 113 min

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Richard Roeper

Jun 5, 2014

Edge of Tomorrow is the ultimate metaphor about Tom Cruise’s career. You can’t kill this guy. He’ll just keep coming. And he remains arguably the biggest movie star in the world for a reason. He brings it. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Matt Zoller Seitz

Jun 5, 2014

The movie has an organic intelligence and a sense that it, too, exists outside of linear time. It seems to be creating itself as you watch it. Read full review

Richard Corliss

Jun 6, 2014

A furiously time-looping joy ride and the smartest action film of the early summer season. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Jun 5, 2014

I'm not sure Edge of Tomorrow holds much repeat viewing potential among teenage movie consumers, since the movie's a self-repeating entity to begin with. But once is fun. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Jun 5, 2014

In Edge of Tomorrow, Mr. Liman brings Mr. Cruise’s smile out of semiretirement and also gives him the kind of physical challenges at which he so brilliantly excels. Read full review

IndieWire Eric Kohn

Jun 5, 2014

Edge of Tomorrow is slick, but once its fancy plot dressing takes form, it has little more to offer aside from a few impressive action sequences and the infallible grin of its nimble lead. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

May 29, 2014

It is basically deadly serious, and after some moderate knockaboutfun, settles into something pretty dull. Where's the edge? Read full review

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Deanomite

Dec 11, 2019

A good movie at the time, on rewatching it is in my top 5 sci fi movies ever. I have recently begun to appreciate movies utilizing the Ancient Greek concept of the Cassandra Syndrome, Groundhog Day being the most famous. Emily Blunt secured superstar status with this, Sicario and Looper.A good movie at the time, on rewatching it is in my top 5 sci fi movies ever. I have recently begun to appreciate movies utilizing the Ancient Greek concept of the Cassandra Syndrome, Groundhog Day being the most famous. Emily Blunt secured superstar status with this, Sicario and Looper. I thought A Quiet Place was overrated, but was the laurels of this trilogy of perfection. Doug Limon, who also made the spectacular The Bourne Identity, weaves a plot and effects with such skill, I am in awe knowing I could live 1000 years and not pull off what he did.… Expand

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raviopatra

Jun 6, 2014

I was reluctant to see the movie at first (mostly because it's got Tom Cruise and Oblivion last year was pretty disappointing), but eventually came through only to check Emily Blunt. However, I have to admit that I would've missed a lot had I not seen it. The plot might seem dull at first,I was reluctant to see the movie at first (mostly because it's got Tom Cruise and Oblivion last year was pretty disappointing), but eventually came through only to check Emily Blunt. However, I have to admit that I would've missed a lot had I not seen it. The plot might seem dull at first, especially when you think of Groundhog Day or Source Code, but this is, might I say, definitely one of the best science-fiction works ever. Period.

Turns out Cruise still has the magic in him, but Blunt is pretty much the major reason why this movie resonates so well with the audience. Without any gigantic marketing gimmicks (in comparison to other summer releases), I really didn't expect the movie to be as good as it is.

The visual effect is very smooth, the writing is definitely dashing, and for a movie about repetitions, I am surprised that I didn't even want to miss any scene because the humor, action, sci-fi lectures, and suspense work really well altogether. I expected X-Men: DoFP to be my favorite summer hit this year, but I have to say that this movie definitely steals the spotlight. I hope more people turn out to see it because it's something that you don't want to miss at all (despite the rather cliche ending).… Expand

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DarkwingSchmuck

Mar 8, 2022

Based on the Japanese light novel, All You Need Is Kill, Edge of Tomorrow is more-or-less "Groundhog Day meets Aliens" in one of the most clever and thrilling action sci-fi movies in a long time.

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GinaK

Jun 8, 2014

Forget Groundhog Day. For Science Fiction fans like me, this movie combines the best of Minority Report (finally another great performance by Tom Cruise) and Aliens. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Emily Blunt commanded attention (with guts and dignity like Ripley), and the other characters wereForget Groundhog Day. For Science Fiction fans like me, this movie combines the best of Minority Report (finally another great performance by Tom Cruise) and Aliens. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Emily Blunt commanded attention (with guts and dignity like Ripley), and the other characters were also idiosyncratic and fun. Two other big pluses – the movie had a great sense of humor and I had no problem following the complicated plot. This one may be a classic.… Expand

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WhySoSerious54

Jun 16, 2014

This is movie is hilarious. Solid action, great set peaces, and funny as hell. This movie never really takes itself too seriously which brings the sudden action in your face and that works great. Paxon character is amazing stole the show for me. Cruise when he is on his game can make aThis is movie is hilarious. Solid action, great set peaces, and funny as hell. This movie never really takes itself too seriously which brings the sudden action in your face and that works great. Paxon character is amazing stole the show for me. Cruise when he is on his game can make a really solid action movie. I'm surprised he doesn't do more comedy. Between his character in Tropic Thunder and his clever humor here I think that could work. Don't get me wrong the storyline is great and it's not stupid humor its clever and the action is insane.… Expand

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randomthoughts3

Jul 19, 2015

The movie shows, how we react and handle frustrations. That there is no way getting through it, but to simply continue until we resolve the core issue. Moral of the story have a great partner like Emily Blunt.

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hyunwest

May 8, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. think this movie was overhyped. it was good, but i think the overhyping ruined it for me. i found that emily blunt and tom cruise didnt have much chemistry either... but the plot was amazing. the whole time loop/ ground hog theme always interests me and so this wasnt a complete waste of time. i also liked that it had a happy ending, i hate when movies have a sad ending to make it more “artistic” or more “original.” please, there are ways to make a story original without a sad ending. that said, im sorry to give this a 2, i loved the director’s other movie, the bourne identity, but just was a bit disappointed watching this. it wasnt a waste of time tho, it was enjoyable. just wish other people hadnt hyped up my expectation so much.… Expand

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