The Tomorrow War

In December 2022, biology teacher and former Green Beret Dan Forester (Chris Pratt) is drafted into a future war against alien invaders. Time travelers from 2051 arrive to warn that humanity is losing a global war against the Whitespikes. Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist (Yvonne Strahovski) and his estranged father (J.K. Simmons) in a quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.


Cast and Characters

  • Chris Pratt as Dan Forester
  • Yvonne Strahovski as Romeo Command
  • J.K. Simmons as Slade
  • Betty Gilpin as Emmy
  • Sam Richardson as Charlie
  • Mary Lynn Rajskub as Norah
  • Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Muri

Reception

Critically, The Tomorrow War received mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 52% approval rating based on 207 reviews, with an average rating of 5.7/10. The consensus reads, “Chris Pratt ably anchors this sci-fi adventure, even if The Tomorrow War may not linger in the memory much longer than today.”

RogerEbert.com critic Christy Lemire described the film as “blandly derivative and overlong,” noting its reliance on familiar sci-fi tropes and Pratt’s strained performance.


Audience Reception

Despite critical reviews, the film was a hit with audiences. It became the most-watched film on Amazon Prime Video during the summer of 2021, with over 5.2 million households viewing it in the first 30 days of release.


Conclusion

The Tomorrow War offers a high-octane blend of action and sci-fi elements, making it an entertaining watch for fans of the genre. While it may not break new ground, its engaging premise and visual effects provide a thrilling experience.


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