Oblivion

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Oblivion

PG-13

2013

2h 15m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Action

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In the year 2077, Jack Harper works as a security repairman on an Earth left empty and devastated after a war with aliens. Jack has two weeks left before his mission ends, and he joins his fellow survivors on a faraway colony. However, Jack's concept of reality comes crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. The woman's arrival triggers a chain of events that culminates in Jack's nearly single-handed battle to save mankind.

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Critics Consensus

Visually striking but thinly scripted, Oblivion benefits greatly from its strong production values and an excellent performance from Tom Cruise.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/07/2017

C+

It's a shame that its poor editing inhibits what could have been a memorable movie.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

06/21/2016

Here's the trouble with mainstream science fiction filmmaking these days: there's no expectation that an audience is capable of putting things together or waiting for a payoff.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

04/23/2015

B

The story that eventually surfaces is no where near as interesting as the mesmerizing look of the film.

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Sean Axmaker

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11/06/2022

There’s no denying that Oblivion is derivative.... But director Joseph Kosinski, adapting his own graphic novel, sure knows how to make it look beautiful and evocative.

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Brian Eggert

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09/12/2022

2.5/4

Oblivion’s characters do little more than service the puzzle-based plot, leaving the sometimes predictable dialogue to the actors to enhance.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

08/24/2022

4/5

The eye-popping visuals help create a futuristic wonder, and the Iceland locations give a perfect sense of desolation.

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Cinema S

@cinema_sensei 2d

I really liked the concept here. The mystery kept me curious, but honestly, the visuals and atmosphere impressed me even more. The futuristic world feels beautifully designed, and the cinematography is absolutely stunning. A few plot points become predictable once you figure things out, and the emotional side could've been stronger, but the overall experience was still fantastic. Definitely one of those sci-fi films I'd happily revisit.

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Ron W

@PADOC 2d

Great movie and concept.

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Shelley B

@RT80562264 5d

Absolutely fantastic movie! Visually pleasing. And plot is very well written, it's futuristic, and it's just one of those movies you can't help but love!

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Kasey R

@RT67705050 Aug 15

Most of the criticisms from the career critics are nonsense; the movie was well-paced with a decent payoff and message. I think most of them can't really wrap their heads around soft science fiction that isn't space fantasy like Star Wars or Dune.

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Laura H

@Fairytalemaker Jul 20

An Excellent dark future Sci-fi. Beautifully filmed with slick action sequences. It was panned by critics because it expresses real human feeling with a theme of hope. One of my all time favorite comfort films.

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Chris S

@Janomi Jun 25

Oblivion is a beautiful science fiction film. Joseph Kosinski creates a sleek, minimalist vision of Earth's future filled with striking architecture, impressive visual effects, and gorgeous cinematography. Every frame feels carefully designed, giving the film a distinctive look that still holds up today. The mystery is equally compelling. The screenplay gradually peels back layer after layer, revealing twists that keep the story engaging even if seasoned sci-fi fans may predict some of the bigger surprises. Tom Cruise gives another dependable lead performance, while Andrea Riseborough and Olga Kurylenko provide strong support as the mystery unfolds. Unfortunately, the world-building often receives more attention than the characters, leaving some emotional moments with less impact than they deserve.

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Synopsis

In the year 2077, Jack Harper works as a security repairman on an Earth left empty and devastated after a war with aliens. Jack has two weeks left before his mission ends, and he joins his fellow survivors on a faraway colony. However, Jack's concept of reality comes crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. The woman's arrival triggers a chain of events that culminates in Jack's nearly single-handed battle to save mankind.

Director: Joseph Kosinski
Producer: Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Barry Levine, Duncan Henderson, Joseph Kosinski
Screenwriter: Karl Gajdusek, Michael Arndt
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Chernin Entertainment, Radical Studios, Monolith Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Nudity|Brief Strong Language|Sci-Fi Action Violence|Some Sensuality)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 19, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $89.0M
Runtime: 2h 15m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS

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