Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt star in this new epic blockbuster – a refreshing new take on familiar Sci-Fi themes
Major Bill Cage (played by Tom Cruise) suffers from a deadly case of déjà vu as he gains “cyclical immortality” from the extra-terrestrial enemy at war with humanity.
Each time he dies, he appears to rise again at a previous point in time. With his newfound ability, the fate of the war lies in his hands.
Eternally Living & Dying
Cage is arrested for resisting enlistment in the front lines and awakes as a private preparing for the heat of the alien warfare. When the alien enemy bleeds out on Cage, he is gifted with “cyclical immortality” and is given the chance to alter the outcome, over and over again.
No matter how many times he tries, he is unable to avoid death in the heat of battle. This changes when he meets Rita Vrataski (played by the beautiful and talented Emily Blunt), the “Angel of Verdun”, who tells him, “Find me when you wake up.” What could this mean?
Deadly Déjà Vu
The term déjà vu, which means “already seen”, is used not only in reference to the powers Cage acquires in the film but also the familiar themes in Edge of Tomorrow. Viewers will find that this movie has an uncanny resemblance to blockbusters such as Groundhog Day and Starship Troopers.
Although Edge of Tomorrow brings surprising familiarity to cinemas once again, the show is primed to be one of Cruise’s best performances in recent times. Also look out for performances by Brendan Gleeson and Bill Paxton.
Director Doug Liman has successfully transformed a generic plot into an amazing thriller based on the novel All You Need Is Kill by Japanese author Hiroshi Sakurazaka. The action is fast-flowing and there is enough intrigue to keep you glued.
Best of all, an interesting twist awaiting the audience makes Edge of Tomorrow truly a must-watch for Sci-Fi and movie fans.
EDGE OF TOMORROW [PG13]
DIRECTOR: Doug Liman
STARRING: Tom Cruise & Emily Blunt
GENRE: Sci-Fi, Action
RUN LENGTH: 113 min
RELEASE: Early June
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