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Jes1310Aug 30, 2021

Not my cup of tea. The first 30-40 minutes are good, and really like how the future arrives in our present time. But the drafting of soldiers is nonsense, the last part is so predictable and Chris Pratt doesnt really seem interested. By theNot my cup of tea. The first 30-40 minutes are good, and really like how the future arrives in our present time. But the drafting of soldiers is nonsense, the last part is so predictable and Chris Pratt doesnt really seem interested. By the way alien design is cool.… Expand

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qbd3v14ntAug 3, 2021

Great plot, good graphics, but the movie gets worse and worse as it goes on. The humor feels misplaced and the writing becomes very lazy as it nears completion. Turn your brain off if you'd like to enjoy this one - and then you'll be fine.

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SoulWarfareJul 30, 2021

It's a dumb sci fi movie but it knows that and has fun with it. It has an interesting concept too but don't think too much about the entire logic of it as it doesn't make a lot of sense.

It's a fun action movie and that's okay.

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theredskyJul 7, 2021

This film spells out “PERFECTLY AVERAGE” in big bold letters. It isn’t bad at all and it’s a turn your brain off kind of movie but it still isn’t great. Chris Pratt is good. He brings a fun and engaging set of charisma to his roles and he isThis film spells out “PERFECTLY AVERAGE” in big bold letters. It isn’t bad at all and it’s a turn your brain off kind of movie but it still isn’t great. Chris Pratt is good. He brings a fun and engaging set of charisma to his roles and he is no different here. His character is very one note though. His only motivation is that he cares about his daughter which isn’t a bad motivation but the film is begging for more character development so that the emotional moments feel more impactful. Sam Richardson was fun but he really doesn’t do a lot during the movie besides adding some comic relief to it. All of the other characters are very forgettable although I did enjoy J. K. Simmons presence even if he had basically nothing to do. Since this is a time travel movie, the logic is out of the window. There were several moments involving the creatures or characters that made me think, “Hold on. That’s a big paradox”. One moment involves Chris Pratt’s character and the general from 50 years in the future. He wants to bring her back to the future with him but he cares so much about doing it that he almost dies at one point which would have screwed over the people in the past. And even if he succeeded in bringing her back, that would have created a massive paradox with two of the same character not to mention that she would just disappear since the future wouldn’t happen. Like I said, the more you think about it, the worse the story gets. The action is fine. It isn’t super impressive but it’s not bad. It’s serviceable for the story and it has its moments. The visual effects, aside from a few shots, are really impressive actually. The creature design looks terrifying and the visual effect artists do a great job making them look real. If anything, you should check this movie out for that. If you want a fun Chris Pratt movie then I would recommend checking this out but don’t expect a masterpiece.… Expand

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DubeauJul 4, 2021

Tomorrow war is watchable but is very derivative and a bit stupid. The story have been told many times, except they put some time travel in it. The level of stupidity of the main character is quite daunting. For a scientific person , he isTomorrow war is watchable but is very derivative and a bit stupid. The story have been told many times, except they put some time travel in it. The level of stupidity of the main character is quite daunting. For a scientific person , he is totally unaware of time travel paradoxes. His relation and decisions to a future family member, feels totally out of places and lacks any kinds of logic. If the humour is good, the lines they say are really weak at times. The time travel aspect is full of holes. At least the movie have good actors in it. The performance of Pratt felt somewhat, robotic at times. The FX are really AAA. Nothing bad to say about the CGI. The Aliens are very convincing. The music is pretty good. A bit out of place on 2-3 occasions. Great sound. I give it 55%. Mainly because of the secondary actors that were very solid, and the quality of the production. But that scenario and dialogues weren't amazing.… Expand

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respwnJul 3, 2021

It has a million plotholes, scientific errors and believability problems, but I guess, that's not the point for a movie like this. It has a simple emotional family story in which even sexist seniors can have their part. I had more sympathyIt has a million plotholes, scientific errors and believability problems, but I guess, that's not the point for a movie like this. It has a simple emotional family story in which even sexist seniors can have their part. I had more sympathy for the aliens, than the cast, but overall, if you lower your expectations and amount of brain cells powered on, it can be a popcorn movie evening. It reminded me a little of Starship Troopers, but without the cult movie quality. Average 5/10, would only watch once.… Expand

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viroodiemJul 2, 2021

The very model of average.

While it starts off visually appealing, those slick graphics quickly give way to bog standard concrete cooridors, warehouses and refinery sets. Much as you would expect from middle of the road sci fi. The premiseThe very model of average.

While it starts off visually appealing, those slick graphics quickly give way to bog standard concrete cooridors, warehouses and refinery sets. Much as you would expect from middle of the road sci fi.

The premise is exactly what you would expect. A war in the future, so time travel hyjinx and paradoxes ensue.

Nothing here is particularly wonderful. It just succeeds on being average and not offensively so.

One of the pros this film has is it has one of the most clearly defined 3 act setup as any film in recent memory.

Just dont let the solid performances from the cast or the early slick graphics or the later huge cgi esplosun set pieces deceive you. This is very predictable, by the numbers affair. Its reasonably watchable. I know I have wasted time on far FAR worse without half the nominal payoff this film provides. Just watch it and then just as quickly forget about it. You probably will never think of this again after watching it as long as you live, but it will mostly keep your attention for its run time. 5/10. Firm… Expand

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4

neldotJul 3, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The idea behind the film isn't bad, although telegraphed and without any real plot twist. but what really doesn't hold up is the script. Too many things don't add up, creating notable holes in the plot.

Attention, from here on, it contains partial spoilers!

The first example of weird plot hole is that it's unclear what is the purpose of sending citizens poorly armed and untrained to only being slaughtered, instead of concentrating the effort in researching better weapons and armors and send only trained soldiers. Also, why use such inadequate weapons as assault rifles, which obviously do very little damage to super-armored mega-aliens? It is difficult to believe that there are no more sophisticated weapons 30 years in the future, when rockets, missiles, flamethrowers and grenades, never used by soldiers, are already there today and would do much more damage to the aliens.
Again, when they finally discover the serum and immediately the bad monsters attack the base, I understand that they don't want to waste the only dose on the captured queen, but why don't they kill her in the traditional way with some other weapon?
There are many other plot holes, for example in the management of paradoxes related to time travel, I will not list them all, but the general impression is that the development of the script, although the subject was good, was a lazy job made by amateurish people. Such a pity.… Expand

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markymarkJul 5, 2021

Mildly entertaining with pretty nutty aliens. Just a bit too dumb to be worth a pass mark though.

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JLuis_001Jul 4, 2021

The plot is not far-fetched to put it in a certain way, but it does stretch its possibilities too much.

The Tomorrow War is a big movie that is just trying to be a show, and part of me would be happy to leave it at that, if it weren't soThe plot is not far-fetched to put it in a certain way, but it does stretch its possibilities too much.

The Tomorrow War is a big movie that is just trying to be a show, and part of me would be happy to leave it at that, if it weren't so empty in most of its elements.

The main problem would be that it tries to be an epic and does not succeed.
The scale is ambitious of course, but the execution is flawed.

Another problem would be Chris Pratt, who is basically another Ryan Reynolds.
The guy has no rank, c'mon.

The Tomorrow War is merely a blockbuster attempt that I really believe would have failed miserably in theaters, and that says a lot.

If you're looking for something to pass the time this weekend, you will undoubtedly have an offer that will cover a two-hour fee.
After the weekend, it will be completely forgotten.… Expand

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AcidCasualJul 5, 2021

Good to watch if you're not looking for anything to critique or dissect, because this film falls flat on it's face once you pay attention.

The story is as linear as it can get, there's no criss crossing or layering. Actually, nothing isGood to watch if you're not looking for anything to critique or dissect, because this film falls flat on it's face once you pay attention.

The story is as linear as it can get, there's no criss crossing or layering. Actually, nothing is explained in great detail, so when you're trying to invest in the lore, you can't. it's like Pratt has a force field around him, in fact it's like the danger is always one foot away and never able to pounce because the characters are needed for the story to continue.

Some of the scenes are done really well, they make you pay attention and you can tell underneath, there's some real authentic ideas when it comes to cinematography.

It's just the acting, it feels like it's deliberately toned down.… Expand

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TyrlandoJul 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Holy Paradoxical Cluster **** Starlord.

Well the overall actions and story was satisfying to the average viewer, I wish writters would consult experts before filming their stories. They used a reference to time being a river within the story and how they are paddling up and down stream to time travel. Although that theory is a good theory what problem it creates is in the story SPOILER they Donnie Darko it by making it that nothing that happened in the movie could have possibly happened with how it ends. You can't stop something in the past without rewriting the future if you use the river theory. Therefore the story does not make sense. The moment they killed the last alien the entire timeline would have corrected itself stopping the first time travelers. Had they fast forwarded to the creation of the time machine and ended the war there that could have worked. Kills the story for all intellectual people watching.… Expand

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HabibiehakimJul 4, 2021

Somehow, someway, i am more enjoying the conversation scene in the movie rather than the action, The Tomorrow War fills with an ok performance by all the cast, added with a CGI that mostly very cheesy, The Tomorrow War cannot stand up meSomehow, someway, i am more enjoying the conversation scene in the movie rather than the action, The Tomorrow War fills with an ok performance by all the cast, added with a CGI that mostly very cheesy, The Tomorrow War cannot stand up me until the final mission, but i believe there's still a lot of people who will really like The Tomorrow War.… Expand

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Jcruz83Jul 3, 2021

The tomorrow war is an uninspiring syfy movie. The effects are done well, but the story paces too fast and is very unbelievable. I enjoyed Chris Pratt and J.K. Simmons, but their characters were under developed. If they had opted for aThe tomorrow war is an uninspiring syfy movie. The effects are done well, but the story paces too fast and is very unbelievable. I enjoyed Chris Pratt and J.K. Simmons, but their characters were under developed. If they had opted for a series instead of a movie, it may have done better.… Expand

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KeirAndoJul 2, 2021

Started off interestingly enough and had potential, but the ending was just stupid.

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Voodoo123Jul 2, 2021

Very average ott action trash. Interesting manga like concept but lacks the screenplay chops to become anything exceptional. Despite this, the cast is great and the production value is high. I enjoyed the movie about as much as any otherVery average ott action trash. Interesting manga like concept but lacks the screenplay chops to become anything exceptional. Despite this, the cast is great and the production value is high. I enjoyed the movie about as much as any other 'epic' movie. Ultimately this was a forgettable experience.… Expand

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DrewsphJul 3, 2021

A fun action movie without needing to get bogged down by the how and why. Highly recommend

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4

FirebluetomJul 2, 2021

A solid dud. This movie does a few things alright, visuals, sound, and sci-fi. Don't look here for developed characters, action that makes sense, or coincidences not defining the movie plot points. At the start the monsters are bullet spongesA solid dud. This movie does a few things alright, visuals, sound, and sci-fi. Don't look here for developed characters, action that makes sense, or coincidences not defining the movie plot points. At the start the monsters are bullet sponges that don't die, then they're a little easier to kill, then some are ultra powerful. Is rather it lower but it's not like a knockoff movie and the acting does work. Overall, meh.… Expand

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kpaulJul 3, 2021

The vast majority of people who survive in the future are black Americans? No Asians. No Latins? Middle Easterns? No Caucasians? Those are some racist monsters! I'm talking about the film makers.

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NikoDukeNasarJul 2, 2021

I mean... This film is ridiculous it's a comedy action film which is trying to integrate family morals in it and I can't simply take it seriously, ah and don't make me started about editing and music... The idea of the movie, in general, isI mean... This film is ridiculous it's a comedy action film which is trying to integrate family morals in it and I can't simply take it seriously, ah and don't make me started about editing and music... The idea of the movie, in general, is interesting Chris Pratt is funny but some moments are so stupid I don't know who approved it.… Expand

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UncleWillardJul 2, 2021

Overall, I enjoyed it. For a blockbuster-type, sci-fi/action movie, it was a fun movie. Fairly conventional plot that keeps the pace moving, though it is a tad on the long side. Chris Pratt was typical Chris Prat; snarky, jacked, and full ofOverall, I enjoyed it. For a blockbuster-type, sci-fi/action movie, it was a fun movie. Fairly conventional plot that keeps the pace moving, though it is a tad on the long side. Chris Pratt was typical Chris Prat; snarky, jacked, and full of heart just like you like him. Didn't care for Yvonne Strahovski, but then again, I never do. Would have liked more Betty Gilpin, and more back story for the future people. The scenes when they are just pushing one button on the computer for the match were comical too. In the end though, it achieved its goal.… Expand

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WillarJul 3, 2021

This might be the most hilariously bad film I have seen in a long time. It feels like Michael Bay and Zach Snyder came together to make one big dumb sci-fi comedy that is weirdly dark in places. It's also worth noting that it is a thinlyThis might be the most hilariously bad film I have seen in a long time. It feels like Michael Bay and Zach Snyder came together to make one big dumb sci-fi comedy that is weirdly dark in places. It's also worth noting that it is a thinly veiled allegory for the prevention of global warming. We all need to do our bit now or the future will be lost!… Expand

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nkukJul 2, 2021

You've seen it all before. This film borrows all its script from other movies, and uses all the usual action movie tropes.

I thought that the CGI was very obvious and stuck out like a sore thumb, the physics and lighting was off so it wasYou've seen it all before. This film borrows all its script from other movies, and uses all the usual action movie tropes.

I thought that the CGI was very obvious and stuck out like a sore thumb, the physics and lighting was off so it was obvious the CG aliens were not actually there in the environment so that took away any tension or threat for me. The aliens were shouty with pointy teeth but not menacing at all. JD Simmons is brilliant, and steals the show in every scene he is in, but otherwise I found it quite underwhelming, especially for the money that must have been spent on it. No wonder it missed the cinema and went straight to streaming, I think it would have been a flop.… Expand

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coroner01Jul 3, 2021

It's a for TV movie and it really shows , a real shame. It could of been something special

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Jes131072Aug 11, 2021

Not impressed with this one. Action is mediocre, acting is average, effects are ok. It never becomes really exiting or scary. You know what is going to happen 5 minutes before it happens. Alien design looke like something from StarshipNot impressed with this one. Action is mediocre, acting is average, effects are ok. It never becomes really exiting or scary. You know what is going to happen 5 minutes before it happens. Alien design looke like something from Starship Troopers (which I love).… Expand

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SteezykneeJul 2, 2021

Great movie from beginning to end, Chris Pratt is an awesome action actor and I highly recommend this one

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miguelMORAJul 2, 2021

The aliens look amazing. They reminded me to the Resistance videogame series. But the story was a little bit dissapointing and way too long. Sure it has various eye candies, but it comes short to deliver.

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ErectorzJul 4, 2021

A whole lot of flash and very little substance. Don't get me wrong there were enjoyable moments in the movie sure but this movie doesn't know what it wants to be. It starts out fine enough chris pratt going through what you might call a midA whole lot of flash and very little substance. Don't get me wrong there were enjoyable moments in the movie sure but this movie doesn't know what it wants to be. It starts out fine enough chris pratt going through what you might call a mid life crisis(almost akin to walter white in breaking bad) and the movie does a decent job with the introduction of major plot point of the time travel war. But the movie does an absolutely terrible job of explaining anything. The premise of why only certain people can travel to the future and vice versa is actually a great one. It makes absolute sense in this case why the actual military isn't enough. But the idea that sending untrained, ill equipped, uninformed civillians into a war zone is just so astonishingly stupid. The movie gives the reasoning that the future is so close to the brink of falling that they just need expendable shock troops to buy time but the draft is done so poorly and without any semblance of logic that you can't help but just scoff at it. Most of the characters introduced can barely be called characters, they are just mentioned so they can be used one more time close to the finale of the movie. The only major characters are chris prat and the Co of R force. But their emotional "moment" is so forced. As if they screen writers were telling you HEY THIS IS SAD FEEL BAD FOR CHRIS PRATT, but you can't they movie shouldn't make you feel sympathy for a character through their own actions. When watching spider man 2 for instance you feel for peter parker because he's just a guy who can't catch a break. You feel for tom hanks in castaway because you can understand his loneliness and despair. I can't feel anything for chris prat because he hasn't really done enough for me to care about him. They needed to spend more time establishing his failings as a father/husband and not just say you were a bad so and so and therefore should feel bad. Every thing that occurs in the future is so cliched so nonsensical and completely idiotic that you can't help but wonder WOW no wonder why they are losing so poorly. Just to give an example of how stupidly this movie is written. The main bad guys the whitespikes are mostly immune to gunfire unless aimed precisely at their throat and abdomen. Yet every single draftee is armed with basic weapons you'd find in any military movie. Very clearly an m14 doesn't work why are you arming them with these. Later on they attempt to capture a whitespike for study and how do they do this? They use Neanderthal tactics and attempt to have regular humans(albeit well trained ones) TIE THEM DOWN WITH ROPES(metal ropes but still) and that goes about as well as you would expect. How could you possibly feel empathy for their plight when they are so stupid you have to wonder how they get dressed in the morning? The finale of the movie is okay, just okay. All of the one line characters get brought back like HEY REMEMBER THIS GUY HE WAS IMPORTANT THE ENTIRE TIME. But I will give credit where credit is due, in the last fight they actually make a good decision and the design of the whitespikes is pretty good. Its no xenomorph but it looks intimidating their effectiveness is shown decently well.

Final verdict- It's incredibly mediocre, you can call out every plot point before it happens because you've probably seen it done a dozen times over. The premise is actually interesting and the action scenes are fairly good. If you just want an okay movie to watch with friends and not really think about it than it does that just well. It is mostly inoffensive besides the emotional melodrama at the midway point.… Expand

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Seany123ocJul 5, 2021

Amazing. Very imaginative and original. Some awesome action with added humour. Highly recommended.

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steelystanJul 8, 2021

The movie is dumb as heck but I enjoyed it. Don't think too hard about the plot, just enjoy the action, and it's not horrible. Holy crap the plot though. WTH