Crucially, Cruise knows just how to pace Cage’s shift from cowardly to courageous. Yes, we get cool effects and impressive machinery. But he and Liman add unexpected humor and genuine tension to the seasonal thrill of blowing stuff up.

Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

Liman stages the chaotic action scenes, including several iterations of the beach assault, with clarity, precision, and wit. This is his best movie since 2002's The Bourne Identity.

Marc Mohan

Portland Oregonian

The breakneck pace leaves little room for meaningful character development... But there’s imagination, spectacle and thrills to spare.

Jamie Graham

Total Film