Edge of Tomorrow
Major William Cage (Tom Cruise) of the U.S. army is unwillingly thrust into combat against an unbeatable alien race that holds the ability to reset time; an alien weapon developed to exploit and learn the weaknesses of its enemy, in this case the human race. But when pure luck lands Cage in a time loop reliving the day’s events, the battle appears to have shifted and the only person who understands him is Rita (Emily Blunt), a soldier experienced and aware of the time looping phenomenon. Working together the two will have to combine intellect and brawn to outlive, outsmart, and outgun the alien race, that is unless time somehow runs out. With minimal delving into quantum physics and string theory director Doug Liman has managed to sell a bill of goods that actually delivers as promised, smart writing, crisp acting, solid action and believe it or not some actual use of the 3D technology in IMAX nuttiness. And, for those perhaps a little disenchanted with Cruise’s always “so cocky alpha male” approach, a breath of fresh air; Emily Blunt continues to be the golden child of acting and can practically do no wrong– again. Big effects, big explosions, big score, big production, this one deserves to be seen on the big screen. This is what summertime popcorn chompers are all about. Edge of Tomorrow is rated PG-13.