A family man travels to the year 2051 to join a global war against a deadly alien species.A family man travels to the year 2051 to join a global war against a deadly alien species.A family man travels to the year 2051 to join a global war against a deadly alien species.
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Reviewers say 'The Tomorrow War' is an entertaining sci-fi action film with impressive CGI and strong performances, especially from Chris Pratt and JK Simmons. However, critics note plot holes, clichés, and a lack of originality. Described as a fun, popcorn-style movie, it has flaws like sentimentality, predictable twists, and a lengthy runtime. Despite mixed opinions, it serves as a decent summer blockbuster for escapist entertainment.
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I like the actors, aliens, CGI, music, and action. Also, I am glad there were no social issues forced into the movie. Every time I try to watch some series Holyweirdos put some agenda in it. Even with plot holes this movie is entertaning.
In short, is this a masterpiece? No. Is it groundbreaking? No. But what it is, is entertaining and fun. As some critics have pointed out, it feels very 90's. Which I believe works.
It has a great cast, cool yet admittedly wack concept, fun set pieces and a nice soundtrack. However, what is of course the best part of the film and it's main selling point: killer aliens and Chris Pratt. The aliens have a nice design, and are perfect for the summer blockbuster style.
Pratt is excellent and continues prove to be an actor who feels like he's in the wrong era, the perfect 80's and 90's leading man.
The story isn't all that deep or thorough, and the characters could use work. But Pratt delivers and the cast is still fun.
Perhaps one or two too many jokes, and again the writing is far from great, but the film does acknowledge what it is whilst still providing some emotional stakes.
J. K. Simmons is also excellent as always.
All in all, a decent and fun alien/monster adventure film. I feel it could've bettered from a non-PG-13 rating.
Biggest issue was the overuse of CGI. But sadly that's the ways movies seem to go these days.
That said, with all the garbage Hollywood releases, and with all the comic book and franchise films, and of course you award winners, it is nice to have a film that doesn't necessarily feel those categories. In short, a fun film. Shame it released on streaming, would've been better in the cinema.
Don't buy into the overly positive or aggressively negative reviews. This film ain't that bad or that amazing (objectively) but is exactly what you want from a sci-fi summer blockbuster.
As always decide for yourself, but if you're reading this and need some swaying: I recommend The Tomorrow War. 7.5/10.
It has a great cast, cool yet admittedly wack concept, fun set pieces and a nice soundtrack. However, what is of course the best part of the film and it's main selling point: killer aliens and Chris Pratt. The aliens have a nice design, and are perfect for the summer blockbuster style.
Pratt is excellent and continues prove to be an actor who feels like he's in the wrong era, the perfect 80's and 90's leading man.
The story isn't all that deep or thorough, and the characters could use work. But Pratt delivers and the cast is still fun.
Perhaps one or two too many jokes, and again the writing is far from great, but the film does acknowledge what it is whilst still providing some emotional stakes.
J. K. Simmons is also excellent as always.
All in all, a decent and fun alien/monster adventure film. I feel it could've bettered from a non-PG-13 rating.
Biggest issue was the overuse of CGI. But sadly that's the ways movies seem to go these days.
That said, with all the garbage Hollywood releases, and with all the comic book and franchise films, and of course you award winners, it is nice to have a film that doesn't necessarily feel those categories. In short, a fun film. Shame it released on streaming, would've been better in the cinema.
Don't buy into the overly positive or aggressively negative reviews. This film ain't that bad or that amazing (objectively) but is exactly what you want from a sci-fi summer blockbuster.
As always decide for yourself, but if you're reading this and need some swaying: I recommend The Tomorrow War. 7.5/10.
Nothing fancy here, no wow factors, no unexpected scenes, infact we have seen this all many times in many movies but you know what, its still managed to keep my interest for over 2 hours.
So get some popcorn, get your gang together, sit back and relax on your couch and enjoy some brainless action because we all need some entertainment in these times.
Much Love to you people.💙
So get some popcorn, get your gang together, sit back and relax on your couch and enjoy some brainless action because we all need some entertainment in these times.
Much Love to you people.💙
Time travel movies are fun, aliens are fun and Chris Pratt is fun to watch.
But, there's a limit to stupidity. You can't leave a 2-hour-something film with these huge plot holes and these silly moments of dialogue unchecked.
Why do the studios approach their audience in that un-intelligent way? I find it unfair and as a viewer, I believe we deserve more.
It's actually a pity because they took so much time to build up the characters, explain the story, the enemy and the time travel properties in the first 30-45min, but then...what happened? HUGE plot holes and a couple of odd dialogue moments which literally make no sense. Don't want to spoil it; you will know when see these.
Some good points: CGI is good and the aliens seem bad enough. Score is also alright and helps the pace of the film.
And in fact, there are some impressive moments in the film, e.g the landing to the future...but once you finish watching this film you will understand the silliness of the story.
Regardless, I can recommend it for a lazy Sunday but don't expect something special. Just switch off and enjoy.
6/10 the story could have been better.
But, there's a limit to stupidity. You can't leave a 2-hour-something film with these huge plot holes and these silly moments of dialogue unchecked.
Why do the studios approach their audience in that un-intelligent way? I find it unfair and as a viewer, I believe we deserve more.
It's actually a pity because they took so much time to build up the characters, explain the story, the enemy and the time travel properties in the first 30-45min, but then...what happened? HUGE plot holes and a couple of odd dialogue moments which literally make no sense. Don't want to spoil it; you will know when see these.
Some good points: CGI is good and the aliens seem bad enough. Score is also alright and helps the pace of the film.
And in fact, there are some impressive moments in the film, e.g the landing to the future...but once you finish watching this film you will understand the silliness of the story.
Regardless, I can recommend it for a lazy Sunday but don't expect something special. Just switch off and enjoy.
6/10 the story could have been better.
The logic behind main story movements in this is completely ridiculous, though these shortcuts are designed to make the film as satisfying and entertaining as possible. If you want entertainment and feel good action, have a ride with this!
The fighting sequences are brilliant and believable. The creature design is impeccable. Aspects of these creatures and even parts of the story are derived from a number of past sci-fi classics, but I must say these are some of the most frighting creatures I've seen in a while. There was no expense spared with the creature CGI and sound design.
The wasted opportunity to have a more innovative and believable story made this a bit boring for me (apart from individual action sequences).
Worth a look if you like alien action blockbusters.
The fighting sequences are brilliant and believable. The creature design is impeccable. Aspects of these creatures and even parts of the story are derived from a number of past sci-fi classics, but I must say these are some of the most frighting creatures I've seen in a while. There was no expense spared with the creature CGI and sound design.
The wasted opportunity to have a more innovative and believable story made this a bit boring for me (apart from individual action sequences).
Worth a look if you like alien action blockbusters.
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- TriviaThis film was made by Paramount Pictures for a theatrical release but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Paramount sold the film to Amazon Prime Video for $200 million.
- GoofsThe following goof was marked as incorrect: "The soldiers from 2051 come from a time when 99.99% of the human population is dead and the war is nearly lost. Nevertheless, the governments from the present devote tremendous resources to sending millions of drafted civilians to 2051 to die almost certain deaths. There is no discussion of using the knowledge from the future to fight the impending war differently and prevent human extinction. Only at the end does it seem to occur to anyone to send the toxin back in time to change the future." Reason for it being incorrect was said to be: "However, it is possible to develop the toxin only with a female specimen available, i.e. in the future, and it cannot be possible to bring her back in the present for studies." Still, this does not explain why no effort was taken in 2022 to use knowledge from 2051 to alter the course of history.
- Quotes
Dan Forester: If there's one thing that the world needs right now, it's scientists. We cannot stop innovating. That's how you solve a problem.
- Crazy creditsAlien sounds can be heard at the end of the credits.
- SoundtracksChristmas Wrapping
Written by Chris Butler (as Christopher Butler)
Performed by The Waitresses
Courtesy of Republic Records
Under License from Universal Music Enterprises
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $200,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $14,400,000
- Runtime2 hours 18 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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