7.5
Summary
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. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.
Cast
Chris Pratt
Dan Forester
Yvonne Strahovski
Colonel Muri Forester
J.K. Simmons
James Forester
Betty Gilpin
Emmy Forester
Sam Richardson
Charlie
Edwin Hodge
Dorian
Jasmine Mathews
Lt. Hart
Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Young Muri Forester
Keith Powers
Major Greenwood
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Norah
Mike Mitchell
Cowan
Jared Shaw
Tank
Alexis Louder
Diablo
Rose Bianco
Rose
Seychelle Gabriel
Sgt. Diaz
Alan Trong
Lt. Tran
Chibuikem Uche
Lt. Ikemba
David Maldonado
Dodd
Kasandra Bandfield
Lawyer Draftee
Gregory Weeks
Hard Working Draftee
Keith Brooks
Broken Back Draftee
Rad Daly
Sad Draftee
Jim Palmer
Truck Driver Draftee
Dean Feldman
Teacher Draftee
Desiree Supernaugh
Tank Top Draftee
Dave Parra
Draftee Angel
Michelle Rivera Huckaby
Jodie
Kiley Casciano
Yoga Teacher Alexis
Barb Willis
Draftee #1
April Knox
Draftee #2
Matthew Cornwell
Frank
Patrick Malone
Kyle
Clark Sarullo
Traci
Ashlyn Moore
Katie
Patrick Fleming
Ben
Alicia Cuthbertson
Concerned Mom
Terrence J. Smith
MEPS Tech Officer Sam
Felisha Terrell
Conscription Officer Lauren Paveza
Gissette E. Valentin
Conscription Officer Taylor Dean
Nikki Mejia
Viper One Pilot
Roger Barton
Viper One Radio (voice)
Eric Graise
Terry
Zachary James Rukavina
Veteran Palo
Angel Giuffria
Veteran Susan
Seth Schenall
Martin
Piper Collins
Chelsea
Joshua Israel
Jayden
Amere Stewart
Tina
Caden Graham
Ted
Mia Naipaul
Jump Command Engineer
DJames Jones
Army Officer (F.O.B.)
Christina Bach
FOB Soldier
Andrea Andrade
Medic
Gary Weeks
News Reporter #1
Gabrielle Byndloss
News Reporter #3
Kenneth Israel
News Reporter #3
Melissa Saint-Amand
News Reporter #4
La'Toya Kirkland
La'Toya
Amanda Hatfield
Samantha
Shane Berengue
Military (uncredited)
Gloria Bishop
Draftee (uncredited)
Nicole L. Campbell
Neighbor at Christmas Party (uncredited)
Conrad Carpenter
Raptor 1 Pilot (uncredited)
Shawn Ray Cartel
Intelligence Soldier (uncredited)
Adriana Catalano
Future Soldier (uncredited)
Nathan W. Collins
Future Special Forces Soldier (uncredited)
Nic Curtis
Protester (uncredited)
Chris TC Edge
Special Forces Sgt. Major (uncredited)
Jason m Edwards
Officer (uncredited)
Darin Ferraro
Military Trainee (uncredited)
Reese Giles
World Cup Fan (uncredited)
Clyde C Harris
Larry Sutton Draftee (uncredited)
Chris Holloway
Lieutenant Marks (uncredited)
Stacy Johnson
Sister (uncredited)
Jeannie Ledford
Future Military (uncredited)
Damon LeGrand
Protester (uncredited)
Eeryn Falk Lubicich
Draftee (uncredited)
Bryan Metoyer
Draftee (uncredited)
Tommy O'Brien
Protester / Husband (uncredited)
Jamie Urena
Future Soldier (uncredited)
Olaolu Winfunke
Captain Woods (uncredited)
Perry Zulu Jr.
Special Forces (uncredited)
Crew
Director
Chris McKay
Screenplay
Zach Dean
Reviews
garethmb
July 1, 2021
Amazon Prime’s purchase of The Tomorrow War from Paramount was a bold move as the FX-laden film starring Chris Pratt reportedly cost around $200 million to purchase and follows prior purchases of Paramount films by the streamer.
Pratt stars as an ex-soldier named Dan Forester who has just been turned down for a research job he has been seeking and must remain teaching science to less than enthusiastic students.
While watching a Soccer match with his wife, daughter, and friends, the world is stunned when a group of armed individuals appear in a flash of light and tell the televised audience that they have come from thirty years in the future and are seeking help to save humanity.
It is soon learned that an Alien threat they call the White Spikes suddenly appeared and has humanity on the verge of extinction. The nations of the world send forces into the future to help fight the war but with a very high casualty rate; a worldwide draft is soon instituted to replenish the numbers.
Dan is eventually drafted and told he has 24 hours to get things in order before he is deployed for seven days at which time he will be returned. Dan contemplates running and seeks out his estranged father (J.K. Simmons); who has a deep disdain for governments and conducts himself in a shady fashion to the point where Dan will not let him anywhere near his daughter.
Dan eventually deploys and finds a nightmare version of the future where cities are in ruin and the deadly and very tough enemy is everywhere.
As the tension mounts; Dan must team up with the leader of the resistance to develop a way to fight the aliens and save humanity before it is too late.
The film features some good FX and action and while there were many times I questioned why a different course of action was not attempted; the film eventually attempts to address many questions later in the film.
While the final act may seem overblown and too convenient; the film works as an enjoyable and action-filled escape as long as you are willing to just go along with the ride and not ask too many questions along the way.
While there are elements of prior Science Fiction and Horror films evident; the cast and premise work well and the movie is a step above most offerings that are sold to streaming services and is well worth a watch. 3.5 stars out of 5
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$200,000,000.00
Revenue:
$14,400,000.00
