Stylish but barely mediocre overall

One of my all time favorites.

Gripping story with well-crafted characters

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Edge of Tomorrow is a great big budget science fiction film which blends in the concept of groundhog day with an alien invasion setting. Tom Cruise has totally accustomed himself to leading multi million dollar films and he is totally at ease here playing Major William Cage who is thrown in the midst of a battle with aliens. Whilst in battle he is killed and infected with the Alien's characteristics which makes him repeat the entire day as soon as he is killed. Ably supported by the talented Emily Blunt Edge of Tomorrow is a shining example of a thought provoking film which also happens to be hugely entertaining. This is a must watch if you are a fan of Cruise, Doug liman, science fiction movies or heck, just good movies in general.

I love movies that explore time loops, there is just so much area for creativity and to develop the story within this movie trope. And they did it near perfectly, although I wish and I feel it could have been longer, maybe exploring a couple other story archs

That may be a line from Mad Max: Fury Road, but it fits this film perfectly. If you are familiar with Groundhog Day and Source Code, then add war and aliens and you get this movie. You have to be very, very careful with this as well. Basically, Tom Cruise is an inexperienced (yeah, that's a first) officer who is afraid of blood, and he gets thrust onto the front lines. It's supposed to be a great victory, even having the name Operation: Downfall. Instead, the Mimics set it up for the world to throw all their soldiers right into an ambush. Then Cruise ends up getting an Alpha's blood mixed in him, granting him its time-manipulating powers. It becomes his job to relive every day, and slowly learn how to defeat the enemies. He meets Emily Blunt, the only person that will believe his situation, and she trains him to be able to defeat the aliens. Since the whole movie has the same day, same scenarios repeated, it's crucial to show enough to the audience without it looking repetitive. And I think this video game-like movie succeeds tremendously.Hardly ever has an editor's job been more important or difficult. The result is very humorous at first at all of Cruise's deaths, but as he grows closer to Blunt and witnesses death every single day with little ability to make a significant impact, the dreading of having to do this again with no escape hits really hard.If you're unfamiliar with Tom Cruise films, I may shun you at first; but do not worry, for I will gradually show more and more of his films (and so many are quite good). It's much more understandable to not know of Emily Blunt. And that is a shame, for she is a talented actress in some great films like The Adjustment Bureau and Looper (okay, she's probably known most for The Devil Wears Prada). Sadly, outside of these characters, there's nothing to cheer over with the supporting cast. But the focus is on the 2 stars, and that's the way it should be.A cool addition to this sci-fi action flick is the exoskeletons worn by the soldiers. Resembling what was seen in Aliens, for the most part, the actors are actually doing stunts and wearing these. There's enough to figure out that it takes a couple of resets to be familiar with how to operate them.One scene I particularly remember in Groundhog Day is Bill Murray at the bar, and slowly he finds the right words to say to make the conversation work; similarly, Cruise suffers many deaths only to be more aware for the next shot where he gets past the obstacle. The pacing is quick, but it also settles down for pondering the dire situation at hand. It's a combination of emotions that I think works very well. All in all, it's just such a fun and smart film that I'm really pleased to see made right.In concludeIn conclusion, this is a good film.In conclusion, this is a film that blends a hearty amount of action, comedy, and drama. I look forward to seeing more films from both Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt.

The story, the plot, the effects, the feeling, emotion, it has all of that. I can say this one of the greats movies with alien species. The movement was great. The tone too. I can't say anything else.