Thursday, July 01, 2021
The Tomorrow War
It’s “Timecop” meets “Edge of Tomorrow” meets “The Thing from Another World” when our 30 years ahead future selves desperately beg our present day selves for help in their losing battle against an alien invasion. High school science teacher Dan (Chris Pratt) is sent to the future along with other civilians drafted under a special conscription plan. The alien beasts are scary dangerous & seemingly unstoppable as they overrun the planet. Yvonne Strahovski plays a colonel in the future & JK Simmons plays Dan’s estranged father. This is an action packed thriller with a few “oh shit” moments to keep you on the edge of your seat. If you pay attention to the early bread crumbs, they may lead you to the little surprises in the plot. Speaking of little surprises, I️ always get a smile when see Mary Lynn Rajskub’s face pop up, even if it is only for a bit part. This one is about family & second chances.
Alien gives it 3 “White Spikes” stars out of 4.
