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I'm so glad I made time for this one! It was neck and neck with Alien in the last poll, so I knew there had to be a reason you all wanted me to watch it so badly. I went in super blind. I only knew the title, Tom Cruise, and probably action because of Tom Cruise 🤣 So when I got hit with "This is an alien invasion in a global war" I was both shook and SO excited at the same time!It had the raw, disorienting chaos of Saving Private Ryan. The philosophical bend and sentinel-like threats of The Matrix. And woven throughout all of it was the grim-yet-hopeful war cycle energy I love in Battlestar Galactica. It almost felt like a highlight reel of the past six months of my movie journey, all stitched together into something fast-paced, emotional, and surprisingly hilarious at times. I really was NOT expecting it to land the way that it did, and by the end, I was fully strapped in and rooting for this wild ride of resets, battles, and second chances. And you all know this was my first introduction to Tom Cruise. WOW. He did not disappoint one single bit. He starts off as someone you wouldn't expect to ever root for. Cocky, reluctant, totally out of his depth. But being forced to relive the same day over and over forced him to dig deeper. It stripped him of his fear, his arrogance, and even his excuses. By the end he was completely unrecognizable. He carried the weight of every single loss, mistake, and victory with him. That transformation was the heart of this film for me! It made his growth feel so earned and the ending even more satisfying.Thank you all SO much for this recommendation and votes on the poll! I can't wait to see what wins next ✨ See you all there!Thank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿LINK: https://youtu.be/OjQLkFSRvlUI watched this on Amazon Plus.

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Joshua s. Jackson

Hello please watch 1986" Legend " starring Tom Cruise. Thank you

Hefty517

I can’t even count how many times I’ve seen this movie, but it’s about to be one more.

Robert da Spruce

This is your first Tom Cruise movie? 🤯 You definitely need to add Top Gun and the Mission Impossible series to the ever growing watchlist Can’t wait to check out your reaction!

20 16

First tom cruise movie ? ! O that means you can add the mission impossible series to the list and see why tom cruise is so highly regarded for not just his acting but his other special skill that seperates him from others in Hollywood.

Phil Stubblefield

Nicely done... 😂 (Subtle joke intended, I hope!)

Phil Stubblefield

Excellent timing, Kali! I just finished my major task for the day and was looking forward to this reaction! 😁 And another fantastic description as well, my friend! I would never have thought of this film as a combination of Saving Private Ryan, The Matrix, and BSG, but I certainly see it now. It amazes me that you've never seen Tom Cruise in *any* movie! I agree that he was excellent in this film. But you didn't mention *Emily Blunt*! I have to admit that I'll watch almost anything with her in it... 😍

kaliwali

Thank you for the recommendation!

kaliwali

Haha I hope you enjoy watching it with me! I loved this one!!

Giancarlo Gasparin

It’s really interesting that this is your intro to Cruise. For lack of a better a way of putting it, he’s usually the “Alpha”. To see him playing a cowardly service member with no combat experience was such a departure from the roles he’s known for, but it really helped to showcase his talent and range. One thing’s for sure, whether we’re talking about Mission Impossible or Top Gun, Tom Cruise is always worth the price of admission.

kaliwali

Yes! Top Gun was the other one I remember a lot of people mentioning alongside Mission Impossible! Definitely have to check them out after seeing his performance in this one 👀🔥

kaliwali

Yesss! I definitely have to check out Mission Impossible series soon!

kaliwali

Yay! I'm glad you can sit and relax with this movie now! ✨ So, it's funny.. I was going to add a little blurb about Emily Blunt but decided not to since I had already written so much haha. I love her, too! I remember her from 'Devil Wears Prada' and she really did an incredible job in this role as well ❤️ Her and Cruise's dynamic gave the action so much more weight! After so many 'resets', it wasn't just about saving the world anymore. It was about loving and honoring the people who make the fight worth it.

Richard

Since I think you said this is your first Tom Cruise film, a brief history on him is he started out as eye candy for the girls in the early 80s but even then was probably a little underrated as an actor. Movies like Risky Business and Top Gun made him a global superstar and he has remained a superstar ever since, 40 years later. Very well known also for the Mission Impossible franchise which you would enjoy a lot (as others have mentioned). You can watch him age in that franchise since it covers 30 years. The movies with his best acting are things like Born on the Fourth of July where he plays a Vietnam vet. He's been in almost every genre but is primarily known for action adventure roles (and doing his own stunts). I’ve seen several of these “stuck in a time loop” movies; they can become a little exasperating when the same scene is shown over and over (much more exasperating for the protagonist!!) but if enough twists and character moments are woven in, it becomes engaging. This one was very well done. Looking forward to this watch.

kaliwali

I can't wait to get into the Top Gun and Mission Impossible movies now! Especially seeing as how the beginning isn't his typical role at all 👀🔥

kaliwali

Sounds like I really need to check out Born on the Fourth of July! Maybe for a nice 4th of July themed movie next year even 👀 I think this is my first time loop experience in a movie! I know Groundhog Day is one, but I haven't watched it yet. Just heard a lot of people refer to it and make jokes about the timeloop haha. I really enjoyed this movie though! And now I can't wait to see Tom Cruise in more roles because this one was incredible!

Chris

Cruise is a solid actor--not amazing, but he's clocked a few really good performances (nailing the actually tougher part in Rain Man particularly comes to mind)--but really he's a MOVIE STAR (all caps and underline). It's a different skill, and it's hard to define, but you know it when you see it. That said, can I double underline Emily Blunt? She might have the best range of any star in film right now. She gives A level performances in action movies (this, Sicario), rom coms (Fall Guy, Prada), horror (Quiet Place), and serious drama (The English, Oppenheimer). Just an outrageously gifted actor.

TheJoeKerr

I swear you reacted to this yesterday and the day before and the day before and the day before. You must really like this movie!

Lastboyscout73

IMO of course, Tom Cruise is an interesting and sometimes a bazaar guy irl, but he really knows how to make a good movie. There is so much of his catalog out there that in time when you get to watch more of his movies, I just know you will love a few. This is one of my favorites, and yet there are many more he has done since I was a teenager that I also love. This is definitely in the top 10 or so of Sci-fi movies that I love and it is just so well done. It's based of a Manga (if i remember right) called Live, Die, Repeat. Just so good. After watching with you edit: Tom Cruise's filmography is impressive. So many of his films are classics beyond just the Mission Impossible movies and Top Gun. A couple other great sci-fi movies he was in you should add to your list is Vanilla Sky, Oblivion, and Minority Report. He is in so many epic films. One of the last true movie stars. Also Emily Blunt is a great actress. I am confident you will find yourself watching some of her other movies in time. Fun fact: She was originally asked to play the roll of Black Widow in the MCU, but scheduling conflicts got in the way and Scar-Jo was given the roll. I'm sure Emily Blunt would of killed that roll but it's hard to imagine anyone else playing Natasha Romanov but Scar-Jo. I think it worked out in the end. When your in a cheekier mood, you should watch The Devil wears Prada (her big break), Looper is another great Sci-fi movie, The Fall Guy is fun and if you decide to watch scary movies during "spooky season" A Quiet Place. I personally don't watch horror (I can't handle the jump scares lol.) I'm sure there is more but she's very good herself.

Kenji Kita

Welp, my evening entertainment is taken care of now :D

SultanOfSwing

I think it is true that Tom Cruise is the last true movie star.

C.j.

not sure if this is true but the aliens oddly remind me of the game "Prey", in that they have the same name, and kinda look and move similar to the ones in the movie. i almost wanted to believe they took some form of inspiration from the game. but like i said i dont know which came first, and the ones in the game actually mimic things. also the game has an entirely different story.

Chris

Chalamet is tryin... he may get there.

Miguel

He didnt actually impersonate an officer. The general put that in the orders to give to MSgt. Farell, so he wouldnt just take orders from Cage to let him go when he got to the FOB. Cage was actually a Major. But he was railroaded by the General.

Miguel

Nevermind, you caught it there at the end.

Scott S

Tom Cruise has been in some really good sci-fi films; Oblivion, Vanilla Sky, War of the Worlds and Minority Report..

M1 Maz

This felt like going through the God of War Valhalla DLC again LOL. Oh I *really* liked this one! Was a blend of some of my favorite film elements: Not-too-distant-future Sci-Fi, time loops, and Tom Cruise action haha. I also went totally blind into this one (even not reading your description before haha) and I loved all the twists and turns it put me through! Really wasn't expecting it to go in the direction it did, and I loved it all the more for that Also, Moody!! This is probably the first movie I've seen him in outside of Harry Potter, and even tho the voice sounded familiar, I couldn't place him until like halfway through the movie. In the same scene you recognized him in haha

kaliwali

I think I know what you mean by "Movie Star" haha. It is more of a feeling than anything you can actually describe! And I totally agree with you on Emily Blunt! Granted, this is my second movie I've ever seen her in. But I absolutely LOVED her in Devil Wears Prada and now this role? Wow. I'll have to check out more movies with her in it soon!

kaliwali

Do I have something on my face??

kaliwali

Ahh! I had no idea it was based on a Manga. I definitely got video game vibes with this one. The ending felt a lot like Starfield where you beat the game and even though you've died, you can start up a New Game + file 🤣✨ Very cool now hearing its from a Manga. My daughter and I are currently reading through Little Witch Academia and she's been enjoying it! I totally agree about both Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt! I can't' wait to see more films with both of them soon!!

kaliwali

Ahh, I haven't played Prey but it sounds super familiar! Someone else in the comments mentioned that this is based of a Manga called Live, Die, Repeat. So that makes a lot of sense!

kaliwali

I was definitely lost for a moment lol. Easily gullible 🤣

kaliwali

I feel like I've heard of Vanilla Sky, but the others I haven't yet! I can't wait to check out more movies he's in

Chris

Buckle up, strap on your night vision, and check out Sicario.

kaliwali

OMG the Valhalla DLC noooo 🤣🤣 This also reminded me of Starfield (have you played that one yet??) where the game is over and you 'die' but you get to start a New Game + lol. I forgot to mention it in my outro, but that's what immediately popped into my head after he got the 'redo' one last time 😭🔥 I love that you went into this one very blind also!! The alien twist has been one of my favorite 'blind moments' so far. Hugeeee shock it went there lol. And Professor Moody! I knew that voice, but I just couldn't place it 'til it finally clicked! I think the way he greeted Cage in his office is what made it click for me because it reminded me of Potter coming into his office 🤣 That's prob what happened for you too!

McShades

Down the road you should do a Tom Cruise Poll... A few I would recommend for the poll would be: Top Gun Mission Impossible The Last Samurai Rain Man Interview with a Vampire Tropic Thunder

Joe

So glad you decided to do this one even though it lost (barely.) Such a fun and well made stand alone movie in an era of franchises. It's interesting and great to see your sci-fi knowledge expanding in real time and how quick you are to make connections to other stories you've seen. Also, I see a lot of people mentioning Tom Cruise movies. My favorite is A Few Good Men and would love to see it on your schedule at some point.

Other Chris

If you’re interested in Tom Cruise recommendations, I think you would like The Last Samurai. It’s a one-off.

Farbod

I knew you'd love this one. Such an underrated gem. Im glad you chose to do it. Ive seen it a dozen times and it never disappoints.

Phil Stubblefield

Kali, I'm so glad you loved this movie just as much as I did on my first viewing! This is probably one of my top three favorite cinematic surprises. I went to the theater knowing nothing about the film and was absolutely blown away! The story is so creative, so well executed, and is such a great combination of action, humor, and even a little romance. The helicopter scene in particular always gets to me as Cage begins to reveal how deeply he has fallen in love with Rita: Rita: "Why does it matter what happens to me?" Cage: "I wish I didn't know you... but I do." Then a few moments later: "My middle name... is Rose." 😭 I also never really thought about Cage's personal growth until you mentioned it in your outro. He was initially a coward afraid of paper cuts but eventually wound up killing aliens with nothing more than an axe! Finally, after watching his entire squad get massacred, he looked Rita in the eye and calmly said, "We've been through worse..." He then proceeded to sacrifice his own life, expecting not to wake up again after killing the Omega. I so enjoy watching you figure things out so quickly! It was delightful to see your confusion at Cage's first "resurrection", and then to watch the light slowing dawn as the movie began to drop clues. Later, you immediately figured out the trap at the dam: "It's trying to get the ability back!" You also realized that Cage had lost the ability to reset the day even before you saw the IV. 👍🏼👍🏼 And the final reset! I loved seeing you realize that the final transfusion of Alpha blood had allowed Cage to reset back to his arrival in London, which actually occurred several hours after he had killed the Omega. Also, that grin on his face as Rita spoke to him just before the screen went black: "Yes? What do you want?" 😁 Speaking of Rita... Emily Blunt! I mentioned in a previous comment that she's probably my biggest Hollywood crush. I also discovered that her husband, John Krasinski, is an excellent actor when my wife and I watched the series Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime. Some clips of them: Top 10 Emily Blunt Moments - The Graham Norton Show - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN8-xnYUR48 Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Interview - The Graham Norton Show - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkWE1QnXk-4 Random notes: * Kali, I've told you before how much I appreciate your attempts to keep the language clean. This one just busted me up: "It's the full metal... gal!" 🤣 * The most famous time loop film isn't in your letterboxd, so I assume you haven't seen it. I won't say anything to avoid spoilers, but we'll get it onto a poll at some point... * The T2 homage with the car keys! (Not a spoiler even if you haven't seen T2.) * The homage to Aliens: dropping flares down the stairwell at the dam. (Ditto for Aliens.) Speaking of Aliens and the Terminator franchise, I'm really looking forward to enjoying some more fabulous SciFi with you, Kali! 😁

Robert da Spruce

Excellent reaction Kali! I really like the plot of this one! It’s very different for an Alien invasion movie Even though I’ve seen the film many times. I still not completely sold on the ending. I’ve read the online explanations on why the timeline reset to the helicopter, but my feeling is that they reset to that specific point in time so they can give the happy Hollywood ending I won’t be mad if you decide to go down the Tom Cruise rabbit hole sooner than later 😊

Jonathan D

Kali, "On your feet maggot!"...LOL!

Jonathan D

Another movie recommendation from Tom Cruise. This movie made him a superstar overnight: Risky Business (1983)

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One thing some people think about Tom Cruise is that he's just a movie star or an action guy but when you seriously watch his stuff he's got amazing acting chops as well. Another reason I love Tom Cruise is because he produces all his movies so he genuinely knows what people like and how to make a good movie. You've probably heard about that leaked audio of him yelling at crew during covid for not following health protocols and people called him out for that but with context its important to remember the movie wouldn't have been made if people didn't care about health protocols and he was just trying to give people a job and revive theatres during a hard time. So when it comes to movies he genuinely cares a lot.

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Good idea! Tom Cruise has one of the most stacked filmographies so that would be interesting to see what people would vote for. I hope Kali does this in the future, maybe after summertime vibes?

Amko Basic

This is my favorite movie and I'm so glad I got to watch it again with you :)

kaliwali

I think that's something I've really loved about watching more movies and being exposed to more of the pop culture that I missed out on growing up... Watching a film and recalling all the ones I've seen before it and making fun call-backs to previous movies I've loved! It's been really awesome getting more movies crossed off my watchlist and I love that you noticed and have been keeping up with my movie journey in real time! ❤️ I've gotten a lot of suggestions for A Few Good Men in the past on YouTube so I'll have to check it out soon!

kaliwali

Ooo great suggestion! Thank you!

kaliwali

It was SO much more than I thought it would be! Loved it!

Other Chris

And don’t forget Oblivion

Onno Smits

Haha, what a wild first introduction to Tom Cruise! He's playing against type so much at the start of this movie, playing a coward. This movie was so much fun! Unfortunately, for some reason, the studio really botched the marketing for this film. It didn't help that they changed the title of the movie three times. First it was called "All You Need Is Kill", then it was renamed to "Edge of Tomorrow", and then halfway through its theatrical run they started pushing "Live, Die, Repeat", which is actually how it's listed on a lot of streaming platforms, and in some countries on the Blu-Ray covers. It's a testament to the movie's quality that it actually ended up turning a profit through word-of-mouth after a disastrous opening weekend (due to the bad marketing). That's how I first saw it; in the last week of its theatrical run, because a friend told me it was surprisingly great!

Kenny

Great reaction as always. This movie is very much underrated and I'm glad you enjoyed it. As someone who had already seen a lot of Tom Cruise movies when this came out, it's weird for me to think of this as an introduction to him for some people, but I can definitely see how it would be a fun one 😁. A few other of Tom's movies that I highly recommend are Risky Business, Top Gun, and Collateral.

Calu

Good reaction Kali. I like this movie a lot - the whole video game idea of live, die, repeat until you get to the "final boss" was pretty well implemented. Plus Emily Blunt!!! 😍 lol. You should check her out in Sicario, excellent movie and she is great in it. Tom Cruise is in so many movies that you would have to dedicate your entire channel to him for the next 6 months to watch them all. BTW, I would NOT count the Mission Impossible movies anywhere close to his best. If you really want to get a better picture of Tom Cruise's evolution as an actor you should try: 1. Risky Business, 2. Top Gun, 3. Rain Man, 4. Jerry Maguire, 5. Minority Report, 6. The Last Samurai, and finally 7. Top Gun Maverick.

Giancarlo Gasparin

The director of this movie had mentioned that the main reason he wanted to do the film was because it offered the audience a look at a role Tom Cruise hadn't done yet...someone who was bad at what he does.

Paul T

Tom Cruise Scify movie Minority Report is a good one

AJ

this is among my absolute favorite movies ever , fantastic reaction and i'm glad you liked it so much

KJ

Knew nothing about this movie except it was a Time Loop plot device which has been a staple of Sci Fi for decades. This was one of the better stories to utilise it. I liked the alien blood McGuffin which feels quite unique. And generally the best Time Loop stories involve a character arc going from someone that's pathetic and self centred to someone that grows into being admirable and self-less. As traumatising as a time loop can be, I'd like to think most of us would take advantage of it to become the very best version of ourselves.

jay

This was a fun watch along. If you ever get a chance, I think you will find Tom Cruise & Cameron Diaz quite entertaining in Knight & Day.