How This Film Made The Most Unique Aliens in All of Cinema - Edge Of Tomorrow

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The Mimics in the movie "Edge of Tomorrow" presented an intriguing design challenge. These creatures had to possess a level of menace that necessitated the repetition of time itself to defeat them, while also not being so invincible that they were beyond defeat.

To accomplish this, I believe the filmmakers capitalized on the concept of the unknown, transforming the Mimics into the most enigmatic extraterrestrial entities in cinematic history. Their movements, appearance, combat tactics, and even their sounds were deliberately crafted to be utterly unfamiliar. When a threat as formidable as the Mimics remains shrouded in mystery on all fronts, the act of confronting them repeatedly becomes the means of gradually uncovering their weaknesses.

In this video, we will delve into the methods employed by the filmmakers to make these creatures exceptionally distinctive and formidable. We'll also examine why other films often refrain from using a similar approach. Furthermore, we'll explore how this theme of the "power of the unknown" was skillfully integrated into the movie's narrative.

So, let's embark on an exploration of a film that may not have received widespread attention but still stands as one of the most inventive and captivating creations of the past decade!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Design
5:30 - Movement
10:00 - Dirt!
10:58 - Closing Thought
11:25 - Outro

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