Edge of Tomorrow, arguably one of Tom Cruise’s most underrated movies, is coming to Netflix on September 7. Directed by Doug Liman and loosely based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka’sAll You Need Is Killmanga,Edge of Tomorrowis a post-apocalyptic story in which humanity is losing the war against a mysterious race of alien invaders.It stars Tom Cruise as Major William Cage and Emily Blunt as Sergeant RitaVrataski.
Despite his accolades,Tom Cruise’s characterinEdge of Tomorrowis a coward who wants to stay as far as possible from the war. He is eventually sent to the battlefield and dies in combat, only to wake a few hours before his death. What follows is a mind-bending, action-packed story where Cage lives and dies time and time again. With incredible set pieces and a fascinating take on time travel tropes,Edge of Tomorrowis a must-watch for fans of science fiction.
Did You Know: Doug Liman originally wanted the movie to be calledLive Die Repeat, believing thatAll You Need Is Killdidn’t match the tone of the film. However, the studio went withEdge of Tomorrowand keptLive Die Repeatas a tagline. The movie would then be released in home video asLive Die Repeat:Edge of Tomorrow.
Why You Should Watch Edge Of Tomorrow On Netflix
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Edge of Tomorrow features Tom Cruise as Major Bill Cage, an officer unversed in battle, who becomes ensnared in a time loop during an alien invasion. As Cage relives the same day repeatedly, he teams up with a skilled warrior, played by Emily Blunt, to alter the course of the war.
It’s not easy to find a movie that combines incredible action sequences, great visual effects, and a well-written time-travel story.Edge of Tomorrowhas all of these qualities and also happens to star Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, both of whom give great performances and shine as action heroes.Tom Cruise has been in some amazing sci-fi movies, butEdge of Tomorrowstands out even when compared toMinority ReportorWar of the Worlds.
Edge of Tomorrow’s premise could have been nothing but a gimmick in a lesser film. However, the Doug Liman movie makes the most of its time travel story and uses Cage’s newly found ability to create tension and set the narrative.Edge of Tomorrowis an intense 110-minute journeytold mostly from the perspective of Cruise’s character.
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Annie Awards' Outstanding Achievement for Animated Effects in a Live Action Production, Critics' Choice Movie Awards' Best Actress in an Action Movie
Ten years later,Edge of Tomorrowremains an underrated gem that still deserves a follow-up. Despite calls for a sequel or even a prequel, the movie tells a self-contained story and is satisfying throughout. Perhaps the best ofTom Cruise’s 2010s films, those watchingEdge of Tomorrowfor the first time when it drops on Netflix on September 7 won’t be disappointed.
What ScreenRant has said aboutEdge of Tomorrow:
Morbidly clever writing, witty use of repetition, and well-staged comedic gags work in tandem to lace the film with a sardonic humor mined from the day repetition process -and that humor ultimately helps to sell Cage’s evolution, as well as his connection with Rita in an unorthodox but effectively understated manner.‘Edge of Tomorrow’ Review
