Synopsis
In 'Edge of Tomorrow', Major William Cage (Tom Cruise), a PR officer with no combat experience, is thrown into a brutal war against alien invaders. He is trapped in a time loop, forced to live and die repeatedly, which he uses to learn about the enemy and alter the outcome of the war.
Why Watch It
The protagonist relives the same day repeatedly, each time with unexpected outcomes.
Did You Know?
- Tom Cruise performed many of his own stunts in the film.
- Emily Blunt's character wears a mechanical suit weighing 85 pounds.
- Cruise and Blunt drank 20 cups of coffee for a scene.
- The film's alternate title, 'Live Die Repeat', refers to the plot.
- Tom Cruise suggested the beach landing to be similar to D-Day.
Iconic Quotes
- Come find me when you wake up!
- I'm not a soldier. I'm a coward. I'm a coward with a plan.
- You do know what's happening to me. What happened to you, happened to me. You hijacked their power.
- Why does it matter what happens to me?
- I die within five minutes of landing on that beach, along with every other soldier.
