Edge of Tomorrow Review Thread

[Auditor55]

Originally Posted by MikeScott

I'm super excited for one reason. Emily Blunt.

She's rather homely.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by nolfoc

interesting.. you have a link to taht, i would like to read it.. did it explain why?

He wasn't originally even a part of the film, apparently, and he wasn't added until reshoots. But then they realized the character didn't quite fit, I guess, and the scenes were taken out.

5. Jeremy Piven’s character was added during re-shoots – and ended up being cut from the movie.

Jeremy Piven was cast as Col. Walter Marx after filming for the movie wrapped. His very late addition might have been baffling, but a Warner Brothers spokesman stressed that the plan was always to come back and shoot some extra scenes with Piven. However, what is more head scratching is that after all the re-shoots there was no sign of Piven.

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[JeffTheMovieGuy]

I loved it but I didn't particularly think the ending was as strong as it should have been, it's like

[Show spoiler]Tom saves the day, there was a mysterious explosion in France and the mimics are gone. Why are they preparing to storm the beach again?

[Astro Zombie]

Originally Posted by Auditor55

She's rather gorgeous.

Fixed.

[cinemaphile]

Originally Posted by JeffTheMovieGuy

I loved it but I didn't particularly think the ending was as strong as it should have been, it's like

[Show spoiler]Tom saves the day, there was a mysterious explosion in France and the mimics are gone. Why are they preparing to storm the beach again?

I dont understand why people are having such a big problem with that.

[Show spoiler] There was an explosion in France, and it seems Mimics have fallen, but they don't know for sure that whatever it is has affected all of them. Plus, they don't know if it's just a temporary occurrence, so they would want to attack while the enemy is seemingly weakened.

If youre in a battle, and the guys in the enemy's front line suddenly die, do you just say that's it and walk away? No, you would charge forward.

[spanky87]

Originally Posted by Auditor55

She's rather homely.

That was rather Blunt.

[jscoggins]

The target audience for this movie might be staying home:

http://www.deadline.com/2014/06/the-...tomorrow-1-8m/

The demo for this movie may end up in front of the small screen this weekend as it’s Stanley Cup, Game 2 on Saturday night and NBA finals, Game 2 on Sunday.

[Tekka]

I enjoyed it, but I kept feeling like they left out a bunch of scenes. Which just made me want MORE of this.

BTW, did anybody else get the feeling that they had filmed a different ending or that they intentionally structured things for a sequel?

[cinemaphile]

Originally Posted by Tekka

I enjoyed it, but I kept feeling like they left out a bunch of scenes. Which just made me want MORE of this.

BTW, did anybody else get the feeling that they had filmed a different ending or that they intentionally structured things for a sequel?

No I didnt get that feeling at all. As a matter of fact, I thought it was refreshing to have a movie that felt like a stand alone, instead of a franchise starter

[cinemaphile]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

He wasn't originally even a part of the film, apparently, and he wasn't added until reshoots. But then they realized the character didn't quite fit, I guess, and the scenes were taken out.



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Do you know what his role was? I mean beyond the name, do we know what his character did in the movie?

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

No I didnt get that feeling at all. As a matter of fact, I thought it was refreshing to have a movie that felt like a stand alone, instead of a franchise starter

Agreed. I didn't find the ending to be a set up for a sequel at all. It was nice to have a standalone sci-fi film in the middle of the summer. Do I think there's the possibility of a stronger ending? Sure. But It's still a good ending, but not one that's there for the sake of sequels. It's one that's there to give audiences a happy ending.

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

Do you know what his role was? I mean beyond the name, do we know what his character did in the movie?

I honestly have no idea.

I can't even figure out where he'd fit in the film...

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

During the battle, how many others were waiting for Bill Paxton to say, "Game over, man' Game over!"? Missed opportunity LOL

[JeffTheMovieGuy]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

I dont understand why people are having such a big problem with that.

[Show spoiler] There was an explosion in France, and it seems Mimics have fallen, but they don't know for sure that whatever it is has affected all of them. Plus, they don't know if it's just a temporary occurrence, so they would want to attack while the enemy is seemingly weakened.

If youre in a battle, and the guys in the enemy's front line suddenly die, do you just say that's it and walk away? No, you would charge forward.

I see thanks for clarifying

[Blu Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Mission: Impossible? War of the Worlds? Minority Report? Jack Reacher? TOP GUN?

Oblivion? A Few Good Men? Risky Business? Interview With The Vampire? The Firm? Not to mention great cameos in Tropic Thunder and Austin Powers

[djgeneral]

Thought it was pretty enjoyable!

[cinemaphile]

I could care less about his personal life. Say whatever you want about Cruise as a person, but he is one of the most consistently entertaining actors of... well all time, actually. He continues to put out great entertaining movies, working with the best directors from legends to first-time directors

[Astro Zombie]

Originally Posted by Blu Fanatic

Oblivion? A Few Good Men? Risky Business? Interview With The Vampire? The Firm? Not to mention great cameos in Tropic Thunder and Austin Powers

[JeffTheMovieGuy]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

I could care less about his personal life. Say whatever you want about Cruise as a person, but he is one of the most consistently entertaining actors of... well all time, actually. He continues to put out great entertaining movies, working with the best directors from legends to first-time directors

When it comes to actors I consider their personal life and politics to be none of my business really as long as they keep churning out quality flicks I'll continue to see them. I haven't seen a Cruise film that I have hated.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

I could care less about his personal life. Say whatever you want about Cruise as a person, but he is one of the most consistently entertaining actors of... well all time, actually. He continues to put out great entertaining movies, working with the best directors from legends to first-time directors

Very well said.

Time and again turning out some of the best movies of their respective years as well. He's the last great Megastar. His personal life holds no bearing on how much I enjoy his films, but even if these people think he's a loon, Cruise has done a lot of good, and is actually known for being one of the nicest and most likable guys in Hollywood. As long as he keeps making great movies, I'll be there to watch them. He's very rarely let me down.

[jamesdevil]

Originally Posted by Tekka

I enjoyed it, but I kept feeling like they left out a bunch of scenes. Which just made me want MORE of this.

BTW, did anybody else get the feeling that they had filmed a different ending or that they intentionally structured things for a sequel?

I thought how lean it was, was to it's benefit. It respects the audience a bit more than normal.