Directed by:
Chris McKayScreenplay:
Zach DeanCinematography:
Larry FongComposer:
Lorne BalfeCast:
Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge, Jasmine Mathews, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Keith Powers (more)VOD (2)
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Time travelers arrive from 2051 to deliver an urgent message: 30 years in the future mankind is losing a war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians to be transported to the future and join the fight. Determined to save the world for his daughter, Dan Forester teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father to rewrite the planet’s fate. (Prime Video)
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Pure-blooded military sci-fi for dads and their daughters. An interesting story structure, where things don’t follow one after the other and the biggest punch up doesn’t come at the end; it works well and you don’t get bored. McKay successfully surfs on the waves of humor and pathos, but manages to shoot serious scenes too. Surprisingly the biggest strength of The Tomorrow War lies in the emotional sphere. The action is excellent, only at places it seems rather video-game like, but it’s mainly the small scenes which go against the pulse of today… about the traditional family values and about the fact that wanting more is bad for a relationship and can kill you… these scenes carry the whole thing along nicely.
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In 2021, these alien derivatives may only entertain bacteria and other single-celled organisms. If it wasn’t for the bombastic CGI here and there, it would have nothing. And Chris Pratt's dumb attempts at expressing deeper emotions are quite comical. As Star-Lord he's fine, his awkwardness doesn't matter there, but otherwise he’s very far from a character actor.
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A strange film indeed. Its better parts felt like a thrilling video game I wished I could control. However, this lack of control took away from the overall impression. The weaker moments felt purely American, with a handful of individuals saving the world in typical fashion, the team composition changing based on current trends. In these weaker moments (well, more than moments...), there was an excess of melodrama and flying over Russia on board a Hercules aircraft. The 90s have long passed, yet here we are, with Americans still saving the world just like they did back then. It's getting a bit repetitive. However, I did appreciate seeing Yvonne Strahovski and Betty Gilpin again, which added a certain spark to the experience.
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The Tomorrow War tries to bring a flashy science fiction story with gritty action scenes, strong family drama and a heavy dose of explanatory scenes to the television screen, however, it does none of it consistently, originally or memorably. The next day, after watching it, the only thing that sticks in your mind is that it was fairly paced and sort of OK, if you can get past the rushedness and the many really stupid tropes. All in all, it is just a rehash of many things you have already seen in other movies where they were much more skillfully executed, (especially the recent Edge of Tomorrow, whose finale is blatantly copied in this movie), and is unfortunately just a superficial, big-budget TV movie.
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I really didn’t expect such an entertaining popcorn flick! Sure, it doesn’t compare to Edge of Tomorrow in terms of script quality, which was on a completely different level, but on the other hand, this film with Chris Pratt at the helm knows its purpose and focuses solely on one thing: entertaining the audience, which it does excellently. I was quite surprised that the film also has something to offer in the non-action scenes; there are moments when emotions are genuinely stirred, and I have to say it’s not just for show—it works (for instance, the dialogues between Pratt and Strahovski hit some very sensitive spots). The acting is above average; Pratt carried it with his charisma, and J.K. Simmons was a pleasure in his supporting role. I have no complaints about the action. The aliens are great in terms of design, most of the battles take place during the day, which is often not seen, and overall, the visuals are top-notch. Even the ending in snowy Russia was enjoyable. I’m satisfied :) It gets a weaker four stars from me. 7/10.
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