Live.Die.Repeat.:Edge Of Tomorrow – Film Review

Edge of Tomorrow

How to spend a rainy November night? I watched a great film, Live. Die. Repeat.: Edge of Tomorrow with one of my favorite actors, Tom Cruise. I have seen it before in 2014 at the cinema when was released, but yesterday I wanted to enjoy it from the comfort of my sofa and I have to say that I had a great time. As a lover of the genre, I can tell you that this is one movie worth seeing, if not more than one time :). It is actually a time loop story.

So what’s the story?

Everything happens in a near future, 2020 ๐Ÿ™‚ when the Earth is invaded by aliens and Tom Cruise as Major William Cage joins a landing operation against those creatures, the alien’s race, called Mimics. Don’t forget that the movie was made in 2014, so….2015 was near future. Cage has no combat experience in dealing with this major situation; he is just a public affairs officer.Tom Cruise

In 2015 the Mimics arrive in Germany to conquer Europe, for the beginning, and to destroy the human’s population. Five years later, UDF, United Defense Force, at Verdun wins the battle against the Mimics. William Cage (Tom Cruise) is forced to go into this war by his superior, General Brigham. He objects to going and is arrested for disobeying orders. Cage is transported to Heathrow Airport which has been transformed into a military base.

William Cage is demoted and assigned to fight under the command of Master Sergeant Farrell. He tries to escape but fails. In France, during a battle, Cage tries to kill a Mimic, a huge blue one but he dies because the blood of the alien dissolves him. After this, he wakes up ..again at Heathrow Airport. It was the previous morning, a few hours before his death. William Cage tries to warn people about the attack but nobody believes him and he dies again, on the same beach, and repeats the time loop waking up in the airport. Doing this for many times he becomes better and better in combat and he tries every time to predict events that will happen.

In one of his loops, he tries to save Sergeant Rita Vrataski who eventually finds out about his time looping. She tells him to find her again when he wakes up before they both die int he explosion, what exactly he does.Vrataski takes cage to Dr. Carter, an expert in Alien biology. He tells them that the mimics had the ability when destroyed to reset the day and go to combat again until they succeed. So, Cage being exposed to their blood borrowed this ability to start again the same and the same day.

Vrataski trains Cage and he becomes every day better in combat. Disappointed that he can’t win he finally decides to go to London to save his life but he finds out that also there will be an attack. This race of Mimics was formed of Omegas and Alphas / In order to win the battle, Vrataski tells Cage that he has to kill the Omegas to save the humans. Cage locates Omegas in Germany and he and Vrataski spend many days, looping trying to see how to reach the place where Omegas were hiding. After so many days together Cage falls in love with the Sergeant.

But what I am doing here? … I am telling you all the story …. I don’t want to spoil it. I will let you discover the end by yourself. I think is better ๐Ÿ™‚ But…hey..if you think you want me to write all the story, tell me ๐Ÿ™‚ You can make up your own mind.

So….. Will Cage save the world? Will he save his loved one? How will their love story end? See the film and you will find out ๐Ÿ™‚ I won’t reveal more details here ๐Ÿ™‚

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Behind the story

Some information about the people involved in this work:) The scenery was written by Christopher McQuarrie, Jez and John Butterworth. The film was based on the novel ‘All You Need Is Kill’ by Hiroshi Sakurazaka.Edge of Tomorrow

The film was released on May 30, 2014, first in the UK, Germany, Brazil, Spain, and Indonesia and in June, the same year in another 36 countries.

‘Edge of Tomorrow ‘ was directed by Doug Liman and produced by Erwin Stoff, Tom Lassally, Jeffrey Silver, Gregory Jacobs and Jason Hoffs.

The movie was a co-production of Warner Bros and Village Roadshow Pictures. The visual effects were supervised by Nick Davis and nine companies worked with him.

The budget of this film was an estimated $178 000 000. The filming locations were in England UK, Hertfordshire, Leavesden, and more.

The music of Live. Die . Repeat The Edge of Tomorrow’ was written and performed by Daniel Lenz.

Cast

All of them, great actors. Some more famous than the other but as a team, they did a great job. So…

  • TOM CRUISE – as Major William Cage
  • TONY WAY – Kimmel
  • MADELEINE MANTOCK – Julie
  • EMILY BLUNT – as Sergeant Rita Vrataski
  • KICK GURRY – Griff
  • BILL PAXTON – Master Sergeant Farrell
  • CHARLOTTE RILEY – Nance
  • BRENDAN GLEESON – General Brigham
  • FRANZ DRAMEN – Ford
  • NOAH TAYLOR – Dr. Carter
  • DRAGOMIR MRSIC – Kuntz
  • JONAS ARMSTRONG – Skinner
  • MASAYOSHI HANEDA – Takeda

Awards

‘The Edge of Tomorrow’ was nominated for the 2014ย Teen Choice Awards for the Best Action film. The Best Action Actor (Tom Cruise), Best Action Actress (Emily Blunt) but it lost to the film ‘Divergent’. Emily Blunt won The Kickass Award for the Best Female Action Star, Tom Cruise won the Best Actor in an Action Movie at the 20th Critics ‘Choice Movie Awards.Emily_Blunt_

James Herbert and Laura Jennings won The Best Film Editing at Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award, at 41s Saturn Awards, at Boston Online Film Critics Association Award and at 19. San Diego Film Critics Society Awards.

Of course, Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt were nominated on many occasions for The best Actor-Actress Award for example at 20th Critics Choice Movie Awards and 20. Empire Awards.

Did you also know?

Hiroshi Sakourazaka inspired his novel from a video game, and the idea of repeating came from the fact that he was resetting the game over and over again, trying to win, looking for the right strategy.

The first consideration for the role of William Cage was Brad Pitt. Finally, Doug Liman decided Tom Cruise do the role because it was a part that he never played before: a character very bad in what he was doing, at least for the beginning.

For filming the car chase scene, Emily Blunt was instructed to drive fast and then to take a right turn. She had to drive a van and make it shake. In the filming, she drove the van into a tree.and later on, she admitted it was terrifying and hilarious at the same time. Tom Cruise was in the passenger seat and she almost killed him. Finally, both of them started laughing.

Tom Cruise recommended Emily Blunt to the producers, saying that she was an actress that he wanted to work with for a long time.

When putting on the metal suit (which was very heavy) Emily Blunt started crying because she had to film action scenes wearing it for five months. In a film sequence Emily hit a young soldier who said ‘Bloody hell, it’s The Full Metal Bitch!’ Actually, this young boy was her brother, in a cameo role.

Tom Cruise spent over 100 000 $ for a party for all the cast and crew. He couldn’t go to his party because he was finishing the scenes for the movie. Tom Cruise was the first person to find out about Emily’s Blunt pregnancy. Also, you have to know that Tom Cruise did his own stunts and he was told by Doug Liman that he could build a career from this. He wanted Cage’s death to be terrifying and also funny.

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What did they say?

The film received many good reviews and positive critics. The performances of Blunt and Cruise, the humorist aliens design were praised. The film had a rating average 7.5 from 10.

What was said about it; ‘Gripping, well-acted, funny, and clever.ย  Edge Of Tomorrowย offers entertaining proof that Tom Cruise is still more than capable of shouldering the weight of a blockbuster action thriller’Hollywood

Writing for the Hollywood Reporter, Todd McCarthy said that Edge of Tomorrow was ‘a narratively ambitious sci-fi actioner’. Justin Chang called the movie ‘a cleverly crafted and propulsively executed sci-fi thriller’, in the magazine Variety. Also in the Los Angeles Times magazine, Kenneth Turan gave a positive review.

Live. Die. Repeat: Edge Of Tomorrow was on the top 10 list of films for 2014.

But of course, some opinions were that the love story between the two characters was not a good idea. Chris Nashawaty called it ‘the most feminist summer action flick’ in the Entertainment Weekly. Esther Zuckerman in The Wire’s said about the two characters kiss that was simply an acceptance of her faith but Rita until that moment was a dedicated army soldier and to change in a romantic girl is not her character. So…. Those were few opinions.

What was my opinion?

I just have to say that the movie captured me and I am not a film critic, but as a viewer and a fun of the time travel genre films , I enjoyed it a lot. So I will say that Live. Die Repeat.Edge of Tomorrow is worth seeing. I love Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. They are both amazing. In my opinion, if I see a film that is starring Tom Cruise, I am sure I can’t go wrong:)

Would I like a sequel? Yes, I would ๐Ÿ™‚ McQuarrie said in an interview with Collider that Tom Cruise had an idea for a sequel and Doug Liman in April 2016 decided and signed to be the director of this second movie. The writers will be Anna Waterhouse and Joe Shrapnel. In October the same year, Liman said that the sequel will be better than the original film and the name will be Live. Die Repeat and Repeat. In this sequel, both Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt will be starring. So…. I am sure it will be A GOOD ONE.

What about you?

I don’t know if you have seen the film but if not, watch it and tell me what do you think. Is it worth so many good reviews? Would you change anything? The love story, the characters, …the end? What would be the end you would prefer?

So, thanks for reading my review and if you have any questions or anything else, you can leave me a comment ๐Ÿ™‚

Thanks again and have a nice evening watching the film ๐Ÿ™‚

Here you can have a short look to the film:)

Thanks

Cristina

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Cristina Boros
I have always been interested in time travel. From a very young age I was forever watching movies that would take me back in time.

I would love to hear from all of you who are also interested in this subject. Movies? Science? Book? Literature?

Whatever your interest is, I would love to meet you.

21 Comments

  1. Matt's Mom

    This is a movie my son wants to see. I am not a huge fan of Tom Cruise, but the movie looks great. After reading your review, I am ready to take my son to see it. Seems like I might enjoy it as well. I try to take the film critics reviews with a grain of salt, especially when they don’t like a movie. But a 7.5 out of 10 is actually a pretty good rating. You have changed my mind, and I am going to treat my son to this movie!

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    1. Cristina Boros (Post author)

      Hello there ๐Ÿ™‚ I am glad you decide to see the film and I am sure you will have a great time with your son:)Yes. i have to admit that can’t everybody like the same things so the film critics have different taste:) So i will you a nice evening at cinemaย  with your son or wherever you will go to see the film and I am waiting for your opinion:)

      Even if you are not a Big fan of Tom Cruise sometime the story is important to capture you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Thanks for reading my review and nice to meet you:)

      Cristinaย 

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  2. Joe Petruzzi

    I never saw the movie, and but your description alone has me thinking I should watch it. As far as the plot, I have to agree with other critics that the theory of the vary technology of repeating seems a little far fetched, even for alien life. However, it is sci-fi, so I can give it a break for that. Did you think Tom’s performance was comparable to his other blockbuster films?

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    1. Cristina Boros (Post author)

      Yes, i have to say that his performance was..top . If you watched it you will see:)) Of course is sci-fi film, don’t look for explanations or…the truth behind the technology ๐Ÿ™‚ if you did’t see it give it a try and you will love it :))

      Thanks for reading my post and sure if you have a look you will find more films that you will enjoy:) Nice to meet you .

      Cristina

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  3. Jared

    Not much of a sci-fi movie fanatic but after reading your film review this seems like a movie worth watching. Tom Cruise seems to make any type of movie worth watching, especially when a lot of action is involved. Watching the trailer at the end of the post has definitely got me wanting to know how the movie ends, but with Tom around, I predict he saves the world. Thanks for the great review.

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    1. Cristina Boros (Post author)

      welcome and I am glad that you did enjoy it :)) I am sure you will find more interesting film if you have a look ๐Ÿ™‚ Of course…Tom is THE MAN:)ย 

      Thanks for reading and for your nice words:)

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  4. Sherry

    I like the time travel and sci fi genre, but would not have considered watching this film before seeing this review. I used to be a huge Tom Cruise fan, but was disappointed in him the last several years. Maybe this one may redeem his performance to me.
    I enjoyed reading your fun facts at the end. I’m glad you added the movie trailer with the review it made it more compelling for me to check this out.
    Thanks for your great detailed review.

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    1. Cristina Boros (Post author)

      hello Sherry ๐Ÿ™‚ย 

      I am glad that i made it more interesting for you and i hope you will love the movie. Of course i thought about using a trailer will give to my readers a small taste of the film.So thanks for reading my review and i am happy that you liked it . If you are interested in more films,film free to ask me review one that you want to see.

      Thanks again for visiting my site and have a ice day.

      Cristina

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  5. Elaine Smith

    I really enjoyed your film review.To be specific Live-Die-Repeat:Edge Of Tomorrow. Of course I love any action movie with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. They are were suits of metal and that must be heavy. According to your review I should be watching for a sequel!

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  6. Jo Morris

    Hi Cristina, a fellow film lover here! I have to say I watched this film when it first came out on DVD at the insistence of my husband – for some reason I just didn’t fancy it – but I was soo wrong, it’s actually a really good film, and kept me guessing throughout the film. Your descriptions of the film, going into so much detail without actually giving too much away is brilliant, so much so that I think I’m going to have to sit down and watch this again sometime this week. Thanks for refreshing my memory on a good film that I had almost forgotten about, and sorting out my film choice for the next film night we have at home. xx

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    1. Cristina Boros (Post author)

      Hello jo:) to be honest, i also first saw the film because my partner wanted so much but I was not so keen on it ๐Ÿ™‚ When I watched it I said, yes, he was right about it ๐Ÿ™‚ Was really a great movie. I enjoyed it.So this is why sometimes is a good idea to read some reviews.
      Thanks for reading my post and I am glad that u did enjoy it.
      have a nice film night ๐Ÿ™‚ with Tom Cruise adventure.
      Cristina

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  7. Isaya

    This is an amazing movie! I agree with you that this movie will definitely entertain anyone who loves a good time based movie.

    I love reading trivia for movies, like how Tom Cruise proposed Emily Blunt as the female lead to the movie.

    Without spoiling anything for others, did you enjoy the comedic aspects of the movie? I thought the movie was not only action packed, but also quite funny (where appropriate). What did you think?

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    1. Cristina Boros (Post author)

      Yes indeed there were many funny moments and I think Tom Cruise is good alsoย  in comedies so,,,i really did enjoy also thisย  moments:) Also i love reading behind scene facts about movies,i love to find out this little secrets:)

      Thanks for reading my review and i hope you did enjoy it :))

      Cristina

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  8. Dira

    I liked this movie and the way they incorporated time travel in the story was really entertaining. I especially liked the role of Emily. I look forward to seeing her again in the sequel.
    When I watched it in theaters it was called just Edge of Tomorrow. I never understood why they changed the name. The name of the sequel Live. Die Repeat and Repeat is killing me. Is it so difficult to think of a proper title?

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    1. Cristina Boros (Post author)

      I understand what you mean, repeat and repeat doesn’t sound good to you but I think they just wanted to emphasize the REPEAT thing:).It is a nice movie, you are right:) I loved it and I like Tom Cruise in it. Looking forward to the sequel also. If I hear any news I will tell you.Thanks for visiting my site again and I will try to be always here with the latest news.
      Have a good day and see you soon.
      Cristina

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  9. justin

    Hey good review, i have not yet seen this movie but it does sound interesting. I know tom cruise makes some good action packed movies and i enjoy watching them type as well. It looks like im going to have to check this movie out for myself to see how it is! Keep up the good work!

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    1. Cristina Boros (Post author)

      hey Justin,

      I am glad that you enjoyed reading my review and Tom Cruise is indeed a very good actor and not only this, the movies he is in are great. Live. Die. Repeat is a movie that will keep your attention. You will sure enjoy it.Check it and tell me if you did like it.ย 

      For more movies, and other ideas check the movie section of the site.

      Thank youย 

      Cristina

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  10. Christopher Cruz

    Just found your site while searching for the review of the movie Paradox(2016), Oh my your page was awesome and nice review of the movie. Hope you do more of review of other film genre

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    1. Cristina Boros (Post author)

      Thank you Christopher for your nice words and thanks for visiting my site:) I am trying my best.Did you enjoyed the movie?

      Reply
  11. Lacey

    I have to say I totally agree with you on this very entertaining movie.
    It should have been a bigger success on its initial release but I think the title just put people off. If they had called it “Live, Die, Repeat” it would have done much better.
    This is the kind of FUN Sci-fi I wish Hollywood would make more often.

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    1. Cristina Boros (Post author)

      Hello Lacey
      I am glad that you like my review and thanks for reading. maybe you are right about the title of the movie .I really loved it and I like Tom Cruise.He was great in this production.Did you enjoyed the sci-fi part of the film or the time travel concept? Anyway i think both are related.Do you generally like Tom Cruise?
      have a great day and stay close for more:)

      Reply

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