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The Tomorrow War

  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
242K
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POPULARITY
642
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Chris Pratt and Yvonne Strahovski in The Tomorrow War (2021)
The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester (Chris Pratt). Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist (Yvonne Strahovski) and his estranged father (J.K. Simmons) in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.
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Alien InvasionDystopian Sci-FiTime TravelActionAdventureDramaSci-FiThriller

A family man travels to the year 2051 to join a global war against a deadly alien species.A family man travels to the year 2051 to join a global war against a deadly alien species.A family man travels to the year 2051 to join a global war against a deadly alien species.

  • Director
    • Chris McKay
  • Writer
    • Zach Dean
  • Stars
    • Chris Pratt
    • Yvonne Strahovski
    • J.K. Simmons
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    242K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    642
    55
    • Director
      • Chris McKay
    • Writer
      • Zach Dean
    • Stars
      • Chris Pratt
      • Yvonne Strahovski
      • J.K. Simmons
    • 4.2KUser reviews
    • 223Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations total

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    Chris Pratt
    Chris Pratt
    • Dan Forester
    Yvonne Strahovski
    Yvonne Strahovski
    • Colonel Muri Forester
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • James Forester
    Betty Gilpin
    Betty Gilpin
    • Emmy Forester
    Sam Richardson
    Sam Richardson
    • Charlie
    Jasmine Mathews
    Jasmine Mathews
    • Lt. Hart
    Edwin Hodge
    Edwin Hodge
    • Dorian
    Ryan Kiera Armstrong
    Ryan Kiera Armstrong
    • Young Muri Forester
    Keith Powers
    Keith Powers
    • Major Greenwood
    Mary Lynn Rajskub
    Mary Lynn Rajskub
    • Norah
    Mike Mitchell
    Mike Mitchell
    • Cowan
    Jared Shaw
    • Tank
    Alexis Louder
    Alexis Louder
    • Diablo
    Rose Bianco
    Rose Bianco
    • Rose
    Seychelle Gabriel
    Seychelle Gabriel
    • Sgt. Diaz
    Alan Trong
    Alan Trong
    • Lt. Tran
    Chibuikem Uche
    Chibuikem Uche
    • Lt. Ikemba
    Dave Maldonado
    Dave Maldonado
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    • Director
      • Chris McKay
    • Writer
      • Zach Dean
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'The Tomorrow War' is an entertaining sci-fi action film with impressive CGI and strong performances, especially from Chris Pratt and JK Simmons. However, critics note plot holes, clichΓ©s, and a lack of originality. Described as a fun, popcorn-style movie, it has flaws like sentimentality, predictable twists, and a lengthy runtime. Despite mixed opinions, it serves as a decent summer blockbuster for escapist entertainment.
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    7zendoss

    🚨 Perfect Summer Action-Adventure Film 🚨

    In short, is this a masterpiece? No. Is it groundbreaking? No. But what it is, is entertaining and fun. As some critics have pointed out, it feels very 90's. Which I believe works.

    It has a great cast, cool yet admittedly wack concept, fun set pieces and a nice soundtrack. However, what is of course the best part of the film and it's main selling point: killer aliens and Chris Pratt. The aliens have a nice design, and are perfect for the summer blockbuster style.

    Pratt is excellent and continues prove to be an actor who feels like he's in the wrong era, the perfect 80's and 90's leading man.

    The story isn't all that deep or thorough, and the characters could use work. But Pratt delivers and the cast is still fun.

    Perhaps one or two too many jokes, and again the writing is far from great, but the film does acknowledge what it is whilst still providing some emotional stakes.

    J. K. Simmons is also excellent as always.

    All in all, a decent and fun alien/monster adventure film. I feel it could've bettered from a non-PG-13 rating.

    Biggest issue was the overuse of CGI. But sadly that's the ways movies seem to go these days.

    That said, with all the garbage Hollywood releases, and with all the comic book and franchise films, and of course you award winners, it is nice to have a film that doesn't necessarily feel those categories. In short, a fun film. Shame it released on streaming, would've been better in the cinema.

    Don't buy into the overly positive or aggressively negative reviews. This film ain't that bad or that amazing (objectively) but is exactly what you want from a sci-fi summer blockbuster.

    As always decide for yourself, but if you're reading this and need some swaying: I recommend The Tomorrow War. 7.5/10.
    5tinus-13

    No money left to hire a writer.

    Looks good, shame about the rampant stupidity. There are excellent science fiction writers out there but somehow they never get hired for these movies.
    7genisis_tp

    Sit Back & Relax, your weekend popcorn entertainer is here!!

    Nothing fancy here, no wow factors, no unexpected scenes, infact we have seen this all many times in many movies but you know what, its still managed to keep my interest for over 2 hours.

    So get some popcorn, get your gang together, sit back and relax on your couch and enjoy some brainless action because we all need some entertainment in these times.

    Much Love to you people.πŸ’™
    8filmape

    Has it All - Almost

    A hundred reviews here will tell you the story isn't logical. It's formulaic, it's predictable, and it has holes. I admit, I don't always watch movies for fine storytelling. If a quality story is your overriding interest, you should look elsewhere, because The Tomorrow War doesn't really have one.

    What it does have is time travel paradox, awesome action, great special effects, cool stunts, killer cinematography, an everyman hero, and the most creative monsters I've seen in a while. It even takes a stab at character development, and deals with father-daughter and father-son relationships in a way a lot of people can probably relate to.

    I think truly entertaining movies are pretty few and far between, so I was pleased to see this. In fact, my whole family really liked it, and it's not easy for us to find something we're all interested in. Watch it if you want to have fun.
    7felix-35958

    Entertaining. That's all I needed.

    I like the actors, aliens, CGI, music, and action. Also, I am glad there were no social issues forced into the movie. Every time I try to watch some series Holyweirdos put some agenda in it. Even with plot holes this movie is entertaning.

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    • Trivia
      This film was made by Paramount Pictures for a theatrical release but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Paramount sold the film to Amazon Prime Video for $200 million.
    • Goofs
      The following goof was marked as incorrect: "The soldiers from 2051 come from a time when 99.99% of the human population is dead and the war is nearly lost. Nevertheless, the governments from the present devote tremendous resources to sending millions of drafted civilians to 2051 to die almost certain deaths. There is no discussion of using the knowledge from the future to fight the impending war differently and prevent human extinction. Only at the end does it seem to occur to anyone to send the toxin back in time to change the future." Reason for it being incorrect was said to be: "However, it is possible to develop the toxin only with a female specimen available, i.e. in the future, and it cannot be possible to bring her back in the present for studies." Still, this does not explain why no effort was taken in 2022 to use knowledge from 2051 to alter the course of history.
    • Quotes

      Dan Forester: If there's one thing that the world needs right now, it's scientists. We cannot stop innovating. That's how you solve a problem.

    • Crazy credits
      Alien sounds can be heard at the end of the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Beyond the Trailer: The Tomorrow War Trailer Reaction: Amazon 2021 Chris Pratt (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Christmas Wrapping
      Written by Chris Butler (as Christopher Butler)

      Performed by The Waitresses

      Courtesy of Republic Records

      Under License from Universal Music Enterprises

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La guerra del maΓ±ana
    • Filming locations
      • Iceland
    • Production companies
      • Skydance Media
      • Paramount Pictures
      • New Republic Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $200,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,400,000
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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