Hey, I appreciate you uncovering me from stasis last year... but that doesn't mean I'm giving
Hey, I appreciate you uncovering me from stasis last year... but that doesn't mean I'm giving

you a pass.
you a pass.

So pick it up Cruise, let's go already!
So pick it up Cruise, let's go already!

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Hello and welcome to Movie Night, in-depth reviews in five-minutes or less.
Hello and welcome to Movie Night, in-depth reviews in five-minutes or less.

I'm your host, Jonathan Paula.
I'm your host, Jonathan Paula.

Tonight, we'll take a look at three brand new June releases, beginning with a film I
Tonight, we'll take a look at three brand new June releases, beginning with a film I

provided an early review for two weeks ago on the "Archive" channel, but this time with
provided an early review for two weeks ago on the "Archive" channel, but this time with

your audience comments and score, here again are my thoughts on "Edge Of Tomorrow".
your audience comments and score, here again are my thoughts on "Edge Of Tomorrow".

This Doug Liman science fiction action film was released worldwide on May 30, 2014, and
This Doug Liman science fiction action film was released worldwide on May 30, 2014, and

stateside the following week.
stateside the following week.

Produced on a budget of $178-million dollars, the film is forecast to bring in at least
Produced on a budget of $178-million dollars, the film is forecast to bring in at least

$300 million internationally, but it has the potential to do much better.
$300 million internationally, but it has the potential to do much better.

The incredibly versatile Tom Cruise stars as a freshman solider fighting a war against
The incredibly versatile Tom Cruise stars as a freshman solider fighting a war against

an invading alien force, who is forced to relive the same day over and over again every
an invading alien force, who is forced to relive the same day over and over again every

time he dies in battle.
time he dies in battle.

The picture borrows heavily from the repeating time-loop concept made famous by the brilliant
The picture borrows heavily from the repeating time-loop concept made famous by the brilliant

"Groundhog Day", but puts its own unique spin on the concept, not the least of which is
"Groundhog Day", but puts its own unique spin on the concept, not the least of which is

providing a quasi-believable sci-fi explanation for what's cause the temporal anomaly.
providing a quasi-believable sci-fi explanation for what's cause the temporal anomaly.

Now in his 50's, Cruise is still as charismatic, charming, and athletic as ever... perfectly
Now in his 50's, Cruise is still as charismatic, charming, and athletic as ever... perfectly

suited for the wide-ranging duties required of him in this mile-a-minute 116-minute picture.
suited for the wide-ranging duties required of him in this mile-a-minute 116-minute picture.

I've seen over 25 of his films, and with very few exceptions: this guy has never made a
I've seen over 25 of his films, and with very few exceptions: this guy has never made a

bad one, indeed this thrilling experience is no exception.
bad one, indeed this thrilling experience is no exception.

On his repeating day from hell, Cruise encounters a wise-talking drill sergeant from Kentucky,
On his repeating day from hell, Cruise encounters a wise-talking drill sergeant from Kentucky,

wonderfully portrayed by the always capable Bill Paxton, a fierce and formidable solider,
wonderfully portrayed by the always capable Bill Paxton, a fierce and formidable solider,

played by Emily Blunt with a delicate balance of feminism and strength, and Brendan Gleeson
played by Emily Blunt with a delicate balance of feminism and strength, and Brendan Gleeson

as an uncompromising general.
as an uncompromising general.

Initially, Cruise is a frightened and inexperienced solider, complaining to another private that's
Initially, Cruise is a frightened and inexperienced solider, complaining to another private that's

he's not ready battle.
he's not ready battle.

This character playfully replies, "I've never been with two girls before, but you can bet
This character playfully replies, "I've never been with two girls before, but you can bet

when that day comes, I'll be ready."
when that day comes, I'll be ready."

With each death, Cruise learns more about his futuristic tech, his compatriots, and
With each death, Cruise learns more about his futuristic tech, his compatriots, and

how to battle their alien enemies.
how to battle their alien enemies.

Later, during a fast and entertaining training sequence, Blunt amusingly helps Cruise improve
Later, during a fast and entertaining training sequence, Blunt amusingly helps Cruise improve

his skills by intentionally resetting time, so he can start fresh.
his skills by intentionally resetting time, so he can start fresh.

That is to say, she repeatedly shoots Tom in the head, following a montage of fails
That is to say, she repeatedly shoots Tom in the head, following a montage of fails

and losses.
and losses.

It's this unexpected, morbid sense of humor that anchors the film from becoming too serious
It's this unexpected, morbid sense of humor that anchors the film from becoming too serious

or preachy, infinitely strengthening it as a result.
or preachy, infinitely strengthening it as a result.

The PG-13 rated
The PG-13 rated

movie boasts some absolutely superb visual effects, especially with the alien adversaries.
movie boasts some absolutely superb visual effects, especially with the alien adversaries.

Never before has a creature been so frightening yet simultaneously intriguing...
Never before has a creature been so frightening yet simultaneously intriguing...

their full reveal smartly saved until 30 minutes into the picture.
their full reveal smartly saved until 30 minutes into the picture.

Behind each gritty and vibrant frame is the brooding and appropriate sounds of Christophe
Behind each gritty and vibrant frame is the brooding and appropriate sounds of Christophe

Beck's powerful score... which revs in intensity during the thrilling action sequences, but
Beck's powerful score... which revs in intensity during the thrilling action sequences, but

remains emotional during the film's slower character moments.
remains emotional during the film's slower character moments.

Despite the rather outlandish and absurd premise, the events on-screen unfold with a fair amount
Despite the rather outlandish and absurd premise, the events on-screen unfold with a fair amount

of realism and believability...
of realism and believability...

these are authentic characters exploring a very lived-in world.
these are authentic characters exploring a very lived-in world.

A combination of several different tropes and gimmicks we've seen before, the blended
A combination of several different tropes and gimmicks we've seen before, the blended

execution here is a markedly better than the sum of its parts...
execution here is a markedly better than the sum of its parts...

resulting in a white-knuckle adventure that remains playful, thought-provoking, and an
resulting in a white-knuckle adventure that remains playful, thought-provoking, and an

absolute blast to watch.
absolute blast to watch.

While this movie doesn't reinvent anything, it is, without a doubt one of the best science
While this movie doesn't reinvent anything, it is, without a doubt one of the best science

fiction action films in years - which, as you know, is my favorite genre.
fiction action films in years - which, as you know, is my favorite genre.

Sure, it has its share of flaws, but the magic of this picture is the sleight-of-hand tricks
Sure, it has its share of flaws, but the magic of this picture is the sleight-of-hand tricks

it employs to make you forget about all of that.
it employs to make you forget about all of that.

Distracting with jokes, explosions, and the overall spectacle, the few issues that do
Distracting with jokes, explosions, and the overall spectacle, the few issues that do

exist quickly fade from relevancy.
exist quickly fade from relevancy.

A rare treat that is masterfully edited, this picture delivers a truly entertaining experience
A rare treat that is masterfully edited, this picture delivers a truly entertaining experience

from the fascinating start to the suspenseful finish.
from the fascinating start to the suspenseful finish.

I can't wait for a temporal reset so I can watch it again.
I can't wait for a temporal reset so I can watch it again.

"Edge Of Tomorrow", a "Smart premise with spectacular execution".
"Edge Of Tomorrow", a "Smart premise with spectacular execution".

Here's what you had to say about this picture in the YouTube comments.
Here's what you had to say about this picture in the YouTube comments.

"Edge Of Tomorrow" receives a NINE and a TEN from us.
"Edge Of Tomorrow" receives a NINE and a TEN from us.

Praising the unexpected, but effective humor, as well as the big-budget action, you thought
Praising the unexpected, but effective humor, as well as the big-budget action, you thought

this film was AWESOME.
this film was AWESOME.

Undoubtedly, my being a fan of sci-fi action with a twist of time-travel, and starring
Undoubtedly, my being a fan of sci-fi action with a twist of time-travel, and starring

one of my favorite actors was bound to be a recipe for success.
one of my favorite actors was bound to be a recipe for success.

And although this movie is far from perfect, I have no answer to the question: why doesn't
And although this movie is far from perfect, I have no answer to the question: why doesn't

it deserve the highest score?
it deserve the highest score?

I thought it was AMAZING, and I encourage you to and see it.
I thought it was AMAZING, and I encourage you to and see it.

For tonight's poll question: which movie are you most excited to see this summer?
For tonight's poll question: which movie are you most excited to see this summer?

Leave your response as a comment below.
Leave your response as a comment below.

Second up tonight, "The Fault In Our Stars".
Second up tonight, "The Fault In Our Stars".

This Josh Boone romantic comedy-drama film was released nationwide on June 6, 2014.
This Josh Boone romantic comedy-drama film was released nationwide on June 6, 2014.

To the surprise of no one in Nerdfighteria, it quadrupled its $12-million dollar budget
To the surprise of no one in Nerdfighteria, it quadrupled its $12-million dollar budget

on opening weekend.
on opening weekend.

Based on the best-selling book of the same name by, and I can't believe I'm saying this
Based on the best-selling book of the same name by, and I can't believe I'm saying this

- my friend, and fellow YouTuber, John Green - the PG-13 rated narrative shares the story
- my friend, and fellow YouTuber, John Green - the PG-13 rated narrative shares the story

of two teenage cancer patients who begin a doomed, but beautiful romance after meeting
of two teenage cancer patients who begin a doomed, but beautiful romance after meeting

at a support group.
at a support group.

The immensely talented and adorable Shailene Woodley continues her rise to prominence with
The immensely talented and adorable Shailene Woodley continues her rise to prominence with

one of the best performances I've seen all year: bringing a true depth and understanding
one of the best performances I've seen all year: bringing a true depth and understanding

to such a complicated, but up-lifting character, who opens the picture by unapologetically
to such a complicated, but up-lifting character, who opens the picture by unapologetically

narrating, "This is the truth, sorry."
narrating, "This is the truth, sorry."

Equally incredible opposite is Ansel Elgort as her charming and handsome love-interest...
Equally incredible opposite is Ansel Elgort as her charming and handsome love-interest...

an impossibly well-spoken gentlemen who sucks on unlit cigarettes to feel more in control
an impossibly well-spoken gentlemen who sucks on unlit cigarettes to feel more in control

of his health and fate.
of his health and fate.

Although the actual dialogue between them feels a bit idealized, their relationship
Although the actual dialogue between them feels a bit idealized, their relationship

is a fundamentally sincere one, filled with all the authentic and awkward moments that
is a fundamentally sincere one, filled with all the authentic and awkward moments that

embody adolescence.
embody adolescence.

Contributing smaller roles, Laura Dern, Mike Birbiglia, Nat Wolff, and Willem Dafoe are
Contributing smaller roles, Laura Dern, Mike Birbiglia, Nat Wolff, and Willem Dafoe are

integral to the plot with their excellent performances.
integral to the plot with their excellent performances.

Examining the cruel realities of life and death, the 125-minute narrative stays decently
Examining the cruel realities of life and death, the 125-minute narrative stays decently

paced, and unpredictable until the last moments, especially if you're not familiar with the
paced, and unpredictable until the last moments, especially if you're not familiar with the

source material.
source material.

Although its tragic story will undoubtedly elicit tears from most of the audience, the
Although its tragic story will undoubtedly elicit tears from most of the audience, the

quirky script remains hopeful and light with the occasional well-placed joke or smile.
quirky script remains hopeful and light with the occasional well-placed joke or smile.

A particularly amusing scene has Wolff egging the car of an ex-girlfriend, who dumped him
A particularly amusing scene has Wolff egging the car of an ex-girlfriend, who dumped him

for losing his eyesight to cancer.
for losing his eyesight to cancer.

It's this playful, immature response to serious situations that help alleviate the strong
It's this playful, immature response to serious situations that help alleviate the strong

emotions of this picture that loom under ever scene.
emotions of this picture that loom under ever scene.

The earnest and realistic relationship that plays out center stage is a sad and moving
The earnest and realistic relationship that plays out center stage is a sad and moving

one, but never depressing or painful.
one, but never depressing or painful.

This delicate mood is underlined by a minimal original score, and some indie folk music
This delicate mood is underlined by a minimal original score, and some indie folk music

from an array of performers, including Ed Sheeran, Birdy, and Ray LaMontagne.
from an array of performers, including Ed Sheeran, Birdy, and Ray LaMontagne.

The slow and conventional cinematography carefully frames the actors and their environments,
The slow and conventional cinematography carefully frames the actors and their environments,

like a close-up of dinner leftovers, subtly illustrating the personalities of Woodley
like a close-up of dinner leftovers, subtly illustrating the personalities of Woodley

and Elgort.
and Elgort.

Conveying a wonderful message about resilience and love conquering all, but accomplishing
Conveying a wonderful message about resilience and love conquering all, but accomplishing

this without ever feeling too preachy or corny, this is a very enjoyable experience I wouldn't
this without ever feeling too preachy or corny, this is a very enjoyable experience I wouldn't

mind seeing again.
mind seeing again.

"The Fault In Our Stars", "Dignified portrayal of inspiring romance."
"The Fault In Our Stars", "Dignified portrayal of inspiring romance."

Now let's read some of your comment reviews."
Now let's read some of your comment reviews."

"The Fault In Our Stars"... scores a double NINE the rate-o-matic.
"The Fault In Our Stars"... scores a double NINE the rate-o-matic.

Calling it brilliant and heartwarming, you applauded its adaptation of the novel, and
Calling it brilliant and heartwarming, you applauded its adaptation of the novel, and

rated it an AWESOME.
rated it an AWESOME.

A powerful and moving picture that examines the truth depth and value many take for granted
A powerful and moving picture that examines the truth depth and value many take for granted

in their lives and relationships, I thought this film was AWESOME as well.
in their lives and relationships, I thought this film was AWESOME as well.

A reminder now to check out the Movie Night Archive channel for an organized collection
A reminder now to check out the Movie Night Archive channel for an organized collection

of all our reviews, and to hear my thoughts on upcoming movies, including the new trailer
of all our reviews, and to hear my thoughts on upcoming movies, including the new trailer

for "Dumb And Dumber To" which I reviewed earlier this week.
for "Dumb And Dumber To" which I reviewed earlier this week.

Finally tonight, my review for "22 Jump Street."
Finally tonight, my review for "22 Jump Street."

This $50-million follow-up to 2012's big-screen adaptation of the 1980's TV series was released
This $50-million follow-up to 2012's big-screen adaptation of the 1980's TV series was released

worldwide on June 13, 2014, and will most likely earn back a healthy profit.
worldwide on June 13, 2014, and will most likely earn back a healthy profit.

Co-directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller return for this frenzied, self-aware comedy
Co-directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller return for this frenzied, self-aware comedy

action film that despite doing literally nothing different from its predecessor, remains equally
action film that despite doing literally nothing different from its predecessor, remains equally

as entertaining.
as entertaining.

Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum return as two bumbling cops, this time send undercover to
Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum return as two bumbling cops, this time send undercover to

college to track down the origin of a new synthetic drug.
college to track down the origin of a new synthetic drug.

The two exhibit absolutely perfect chemistry together, bouncing off each other's improvisation
The two exhibit absolutely perfect chemistry together, bouncing off each other's improvisation

and physical mannerisms seamlessly.
and physical mannerisms seamlessly.

The supporting cast includes the always capable, but often type-cast Peter Stormare, quick
The supporting cast includes the always capable, but often type-cast Peter Stormare, quick

return appearances for the obnoxious Rob Riggle, Dave Franco and Nick Offerman, along with
return appearances for the obnoxious Rob Riggle, Dave Franco and Nick Offerman, along with

descent performances from lesser known talent like Amber Stevenes, Jillian Bell, and Kurt
descent performances from lesser known talent like Amber Stevenes, Jillian Bell, and Kurt

Russell's son, Wyatt.
Russell's son, Wyatt.

The standout character however is definitely Ice Cube, who returns in a much larger capacity
The standout character however is definitely Ice Cube, who returns in a much larger capacity

as the loud and unforgiving police Captain, who delivers one of the movie's funniest moments
as the loud and unforgiving police Captain, who delivers one of the movie's funniest moments

when he totally flips his shit.
when he totally flips his shit.

Later, when he threatens the criminals by shouting, "We Jump Street, and we 'bout to
Later, when he threatens the criminals by shouting, "We Jump Street, and we 'bout to

jump in your ass.", you're not sure if you should laugh, or cower.
jump in your ass.", you're not sure if you should laugh, or cower.

Attempting to maintain his cover and impress a female friend, when Hill's live slam poetry
Attempting to maintain his cover and impress a female friend, when Hill's live slam poetry

session devolves into 'scat man', I couldn't help but break down in laughter.
session devolves into 'scat man', I couldn't help but break down in laughter.

The R-rated comedy is heavy on cuss-words, dick jokes, and prat-falls, but it does so
The R-rated comedy is heavy on cuss-words, dick jokes, and prat-falls, but it does so

with a tight script, and clever writing... even if references to Maya Angelo and Tracy
with a tight script, and clever writing... even if references to Maya Angelo and Tracy

Morgan were poorly timed.
Morgan were poorly timed.

Littered with wonderful callbacks to the first film, including a running gag poking fun at
Littered with wonderful callbacks to the first film, including a running gag poking fun at

the two picture's remarkably similar plot, the movie is one of the very rare comedy sequels
the two picture's remarkably similar plot, the movie is one of the very rare comedy sequels

that maintains the freshness of the franchise without alienating the style made it work
that maintains the freshness of the franchise without alienating the style made it work

so effectively.
so effectively.

Speaking of style, the quick and lively editing remains flashy and entertaining, making great
Speaking of style, the quick and lively editing remains flashy and entertaining, making great

use of split-screens, montages, and the film's pop-oriented soundtrack.
use of split-screens, montages, and the film's pop-oriented soundtrack.

Although a touch long at 112-minutes, the film finishes strong with a terrifically inspired
Although a touch long at 112-minutes, the film finishes strong with a terrifically inspired

credit sequence that quickly, and playfully lists off the next 20 potential gimmicky sequels
credit sequence that quickly, and playfully lists off the next 20 potential gimmicky sequels

for the franchise, from "23 Jump Street: Medical School" to "41 Jump Street: Dance Academy."
for the franchise, from "23 Jump Street: Medical School" to "41 Jump Street: Dance Academy."

As shallow fluff, this picture would still be amusing and enjoyable... but thanks to
As shallow fluff, this picture would still be amusing and enjoyable... but thanks to

deeper emotional moments provided by Hill and Tatum's bromantic chemistry, the film
deeper emotional moments provided by Hill and Tatum's bromantic chemistry, the film

has a heart as well.
has a heart as well.

A fantastic sequel that should provide laughs for years to come, "22 Jump Street" was a
A fantastic sequel that should provide laughs for years to come, "22 Jump Street" was a

"Brilliant satire with ridiculous characters."
"Brilliant satire with ridiculous characters."

Sans audience scores for this one, I'll give "22 Jump Street" an EIGHT.
Sans audience scores for this one, I'll give "22 Jump Street" an EIGHT.

A brazen, and unapologetic comedy that is every bit as entertaining as its sequel, I
A brazen, and unapologetic comedy that is every bit as entertaining as its sequel, I

definitely enjoyed this one, I thought it was GREAT.
definitely enjoyed this one, I thought it was GREAT.

Finally tonight, a look at other films currently playing in theaters with some of your Tweet
Finally tonight, a look at other films currently playing in theaters with some of your Tweet

Critiques.
Critiques.

If you see a new movie in theaters, Tweet your review with the #JPMN hashtag.
If you see a new movie in theaters, Tweet your review with the #JPMN hashtag.

Next week will be the last episode of the season before Movie Night takes its annual
Next week will be the last episode of the season before Movie Night takes its annual

summer hiatus - but we're be going out in style by reviewing five more of the worst
summer hiatus - but we're be going out in style by reviewing five more of the worst

movies ever made, Ed Wood's infamous "Plan 9 From Outerspace", "The Garbage Pail Kids
movies ever made, Ed Wood's infamous "Plan 9 From Outerspace", "The Garbage Pail Kids

Movie" from 1987, The Room, Paris Hilton's "The Hottie & Nottie", and a more recent comedy
Movie" from 1987, The Room, Paris Hilton's "The Hottie & Nottie", and a more recent comedy

disaster, "Movie 43".
disaster, "Movie 43".

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