Science fiction has become one of the most popular genres of the last decade, and it’s not hard to understand why. The possibility that current film technology has opened up to explore dystopian futures, advanced technology, and alternate universes is something unique that never ceases to amaze us. And one of the most outstanding films of this genre in recent years has just arrived on Netflix: Edge of Tomorrow, directed by Doug Liman and starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt.
Released in 2014, this film is not only a cinematographic gem for its science fiction elements, but also for its unique narrative pulse. Its origin is the manga All You Need Is Kill, written by Hiroshi Sakurazaka and illustrated by Yoshitoshi Abe, and its story brilliantly blends psychological drama with intense action and the horror of war.
Live, die, repeat
The story of Edge of Tomorrow takes place in the near future where humanity is on the brink of extinction due to an alien invasion by the ‘Mimics,’ highly destructive creatures that ravage everything in their path. The protagonist, soldier William ‘Bill’ Cage (Tom Cruise), is thrown into a suicidal battle in which, inexplicably, he ends up trapped in a time loop.
Every time Bill dies, he comes back to life on the same day, with the opportunity to perfect his skills and learn from his mistakes in each repetition. This premise of repetition, despair, and continuous improvement, explored in video games, is seen here in a unique way, giving the film a frenetic pace and a great emotional charge. Despite being released 10 years ago, rumors of a possible sequel continue to emerge from time to time. And the truth is, we would all love to see it.
