Directed by Chris McKay
Starring Chris Platt, Betty Gilpin, Yvonne Strahovski and J.K. Simmons

Many aspects belonging to The Tomorrow War look, sound and feel very familiar. From its visual effects and alien creation to its plot trajectory and music score, you get the strong sense you’ve seen this type of thing done so many times before while viewing the film. In fact, I found it slightly similar and of lesser quality to Edge of Tomorrow. Having said that, the story does have an element or two of newness to it.

In December 2022, family man Dan Forester (played by the ever-lovable Chris Pratt) must leave behind his wife and daughter after he is drafted to fight in a war. This war isn’t taking place tomorrow necessarily, but rather a few decades into the future on Earth against a breed of aliens known as ‘Whitespikes’. Shortly after his jump in time (via a device known as the ‘Jumplink’), Dan is sent to follow the orders of a Colonel (played by The Handmaid’s Tale star Yvonne Strahovski) and must confront his past and estranged father (played by J.K. Simmons) in order to save humanity of 2022 from this war.

Overall, The Tomorrow War is definitely solid popcorn entertainment, which is a genuine compliment considering its near two and a half hour length. The story is accessible for most ages and its cast are very appealing; particularly Pratt, Strahovski and the lesser-known Betty Gilpin, who I just loved in The Hunt. The card that The Tomorrow War keeps closest to its chest involves the origin of the Whitespikes; which is intriguing until it is ridiculous once revealed. Nevertheless, I’m up for the sequel when it comes out!

The Tomorrow War is available to stream exclusively through Amazon

Review by Leigh for Moviedoc

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