I’m a sucker for a good Hollywood blockbuster, writes Cape {town} Etc’s Lynn Cupido, and if the Marvel Cinematic Universe is my drug, then Disney is my supplier. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good thought-provoking piece, The devil all the time was choked-full of my favourite Marvel heroes and the film had me captivated, but sometimes you just need a movie that will allow your brain to relax for the night.
So, when I found myself scrolling through a few of my favourite streaming sites looking for an easy Sunday night movie, I came across the latest addition to the Sci-fi genre – The Tomorrow War starring Marvel hero Chris Pratt.
Without giving too much away, let’s get into it.
During a 2022 World Cup Soccer match (because Americans love soccer), soldiers from the future enter through a portal, with a spectacular light show and everything, to deliver a doomsday message that would leave anyone quaking in their boots: in 30 years, the Earth will be overrun by aliens called “white spikes.” These voracious beasties will leave humanity on the brink of extinction if every able-bodied man and woman does not jump through time and help them fight.
I was pretty excited to watch this film. Not because it starred a Marvel actor, but because it felt like the only blockbuster-y movie that’s come out in a long time (thanks, COVID). The film certainly has a few twists and turns that step away from the typical “alien apocalypse” stereotype and it provides an interesting blend of daddy issues, kick-ass action and a stark warning regarding climate change that’s sure to leave Greta Thunberg squealing with joy.
The film is packed with a few famous faces, including J.K Simmons and Yvonne Strahovski (from Handmaid’s Tale fame). No spoilers from me, I’ll leave you to watch the film and find out their roles.
While The Tomorrow War is not all bad, it’s not all good either. The movie felt a bit rushed, to be honest, and had me suffering from a mild case of whiplash. It starts off pretty slowly before dropping us into the eye of the storm, picking up pretty rapidly with the final fight determining the fate of mankind being downsized, possibly due to its two hour run time. I would have loved a few more details to be fleshed out, but again, time. Thankfully, a sequel to The Tomorrow War is currently in development, which could provide me with the answers I need to the questions I found myself mulling over once the credits started rolling.
All in all, this is a pretty good film if you love action, aliens and Chris Pratt.
Check out the trailer below:
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