DVD/BluRay Review: "Edge Of Tomorrow" is a genuine Sci-Fi treat. If you missed it once, don't miss it again. Written by Scott Gentry.

"Live, Die, Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow" (12)
Directed by: Doug Liman.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, Brendan Gleeson and Jonas Armstrong.
Rated: 12 for containing moderate violence, threat and infrequent strong language. 
Running time: 113 minutes. 
Out now on DVD, Blu-Ray (3D and SteelBook editions available) and VOD in the UK.

It’s been five months since Doug Liman’s Sci-Fi extravaganza hit our silver screens, but prior to its release, I had my doubts. Could another Tom Cruise vehicle prove its worth? Fortunately, it did. Liman’s eighth directorial feature is filled with frequently hilarious dialogue, explosive action sequences and an interesting spin on the alien-invasion plot device. 

Cruise plays plays Major William Cage, a public relations officer who has never seen a day of combat, during a war between the human race and an alien nation, known as Mimics. Cage is a cowardly, yet slick character who is kept safe behind the cameras and news crews. But due to unforeseen circumstances whilst in Britain, Cage is thrust into the battle for the front line, which will eventually amount to becoming a complete suicide mission.

Upon landing on a beach within France (I believe Normandy), Cage is killed within minutes, but is inexplicably caught within a time loop that forces him to relive the cursed battle over and over again. As Cage fights within each battle however, he becomes stronger and wiser, eventually discovering that with the help of fellow officer Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt), they might just be able to end the war for ever.

So, it’s “Groundhog Day” mixed with “Starship Troopers”. Who wouldn’t watch that? For those who doubt in the film, don’t. Quite honestly, it’s one of the most intriguing films so far this year. The cast is perfect, and Cruise provides a strange, yet honest performance whilst also contributing his humorous charisma to the role. Emily Blunt is more than capable of leading the supporting cast and delivers action-hero antics aplenty. It is indeed a glorious sight. 

The special features include superb insight into the film’s production, due to three documentaries on the film’s action sequences, weapons and the aliens themselves. A lengthy, yet informative production documentary is also included, which focusses on Liman’s abilities and struggles as a director and various segments on the scope of the film. In addition to these first-rate features, seven deleted scenes are also included, which are definitely worth watching. 

Verdict

One of the most surprising entries to 2014’s jam-packed catalogue of blockbusters, Liman’s second foray into Sci-Fi (his first was “Jumper”, in 2008) is an intelligent blockbuster with the right balance of cheeky fun and deliriously entertaining action to secure its place as one of my favourite entries into the genre, this year. 

Film = 8 stars out of 10.
DVD/BluRay Extras = 7 stars out of 10. 

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3-4 stars out of ten = Average.

5-6 stars out of ten = Good.

7-8 stars out of ten = Excellent.

9-10 stars out of ten = Amazing.

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