Oblivion

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  • 2013


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4.5
Oblivion doesnt fall into the category of a science fiction masterpiece but thanks to its visionary conception, stunning effects, and some strong comm .. Keith & the Movies
2.0
But like Leo Tolstoys happy families, science fiction movie endings tend to all be alike, a big pileup of chases and explosions. Av Club
1.5
Theres a clinical remove to virtually every step in Oblivion that doesnt get in the way of the pieces as they slot into place, but does make the story .. Av Club
2.0
Too bad the movies script wasnt given the same attention as its sleek, brave new world look. EW
2.5
Its a rah rah action flick except its action scenes arent very good. Rogerebert
3.0
Still, despite its subpar story resolution, Oblivion is good enough to remember. Common Sense Media
3.5
Although much of the picture is essentially a one man show, Riseborough locates the blood and passion beneath Vikas icy surface, while Kurylenko bring .. Variety
3.5
The films visuals are top notch and the score composed by M83 is an engaging experience, but the films surface level beauty rarely makes up for the la .. We Got This Covered
4.0
Originality matters little when the experience is this rich and rewarding. We Got This Covered
1.5
That doesnt mean that much of the audience wont find this engaging and entertaining. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Whatever its other shortcomings, Kosinskis 2010 directorial debut Tron: Legacy constructed a virtual reality universe so sharply dressed and decorated .. Time Out
0.6
With Kosinski, superficiality seems a veritable guiding principle: TRON: Legacys obsession with surfacesthe architecture of the world constructed from ..
4.0
He wasnt complaining that it was too quiet.It ought to look good.
4.5
On one hand, its a relief that Oblivion has a grownup weariness devoid of the wise cracking antics of teen friendly blockbusters and comic book movies .. Screen Daily
3.5
Its a profound, cerebral drama which focuses on Jacks inner journey and his relentless search for identity.In spite of Joseph Kosinskis unhurried appr .. ETimes (TOI)
1.5
The actor doesnt feel like hes bringing anything fresh to the role, and Kurylenkos character doesnt do anything independently of Jack. Collider
1.5
Theres enough interesting things here to suggest Kosinski will make a great science fiction epic some day. Collider
1.0
Squirming through the Tom Cruise sci fi vehicle Oblivion, I flashed back to Notting Hill, in which Julia Roberts plays a superstar visiting London to .. Vulture
3.5
In mood, a certain delicacy and the sense of isolation both on a depopulated Earth and somewhere above it, the recent film that this most strongly rec .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Visually, the film is stunning, but Tron: Legacy director Kosinski is satisfied with extreme style over content, looks over meaning.
3.9
It may not wow a generationbut it will certainly entertain many of them. Paste Magazine
3.3
Sumptuous sci fi that lacks originality.Oblivion may have one of the most exposition heavy prologues ever committed to film. IGN
2.0
The trouble with Oblivion is that it never gets past second gear, and most of the ideas feel cloned. Telegraph
4.0
But even given all this implausibility, Oblivion has the ability to haunt you visually and, with an unanticipated love story, even emotionally.
3.0
Kosinski has again built a fantasy world that feels real to its core, but once more put most effort into the scenery and too little into the people.
3.0
Oblivion may look fantastic and unique, but the story that actually drives it is infuriatingly derivative. Cinema Blend
2.0
Though the stars efficiency fits into the overall plan, the film gets weighed down by too much plot, even as it lacks good ideas. Ny Daily News
4.0
Even if OBLIVIONs premise doesnt quite work for you (and I can easily understand people going one way or another on this), at the very least it cant b .. JoBlo
3.5
Melodrama and predictable reveals keep the film from being the mind bending creation that Kosinski may have envisioned, but the director still present .. Screen Rant
3.1
Oblivion is an okay blockbuster, a multimillion dollar exercise in competence. The Globe And Mail
3.1
There are so many similarities between that modest, melancholy space drama, with Sam Rockwell as a solitary maintenance man servicing machinery and mi .. Philly
1.5
A sci fi action drama whose muddled and weak plot leaves us baffled Spirituality And Practice
2.0
But this stately, solemn film is yet another sci fi epic thats technically accomplished but narratively derivative. One Guys Opinion
3.1
That makes Oblivion exactly the sort of sci fi film one would expect in April epic and often exciting, but too familiar and too bland to cut it as a s .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.8
There are no fresh ideas, the plot is nonsensical and the stars make no emotional connections with the viewers. Sover
3.8
Oblivion is imperfect but some of its imperfections result from being overly ambitious. ReelViews
2.0
Its a strikingly designed and photographed effort that indulges only a handful of blockbuster bonanza moments, more attentive to its knotted explorati .. Blu Ray
3.1
Of course, many movies can be ambiguous and leave things hanging on purpose, but thats not what Oblivion is trying to do; its trying to surprise us an .. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
In the late 21st century, after space invaders have forced mankind to push the button, a lonely security guard (Tom Cruise) patrols an evacuated earth .. Chicago Reader
2.5
Its a movie full of the promise of ideas, and it manages to leave every one of them unfulfilled. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
A coherent and believable storyline, a bit less enthusiasm with the special effects and sleight of hand misdirection and/or some skillful editing woul ..
2.0
A coherent and believable storyline, a bit less enthusiasm with the special effects and sleight of hand misdirection and/or some skillful editing woul ..
4.0
Extraordinary, if a little hard to follow at times. A jaw dropping, exciting and the most visually stunning and innovative science fiction thriller to .. You Tube
2.0
It is actually pretty engaging, but there is a lot of meandering as you get close to the end.As you would expect from a big budget project like this, .. Lariat
3.0
Even the presence of Morgan Freeman as an off the grid survivor cant warm the movie up to anything better than lukewarm. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
I am out here for you.You dont know what its like to be me out here for you. News Review
3.5
While both are special effects extravaganzas best seen on the big screen, this one feels more polished and assured in its storytelling and handling of .. Screen It
2.0
Morgan Freeman and hunk du jour Nikolaj Coster Waldau (Headhunters) arrive late but fail to electrify a clapped out vehicle, an Us vs Them scenario of .. Independent
2.5
For all the bells and whistles an electronic score by M83, a screen busting Imax presentation and Cruise going full throttle Oblivion feels arid and a .. Rolling Stone
2.5
The authors whose works we share with you in PopMatters 80 Best Books of 2018 from a couple of notable reissues to a number of excellent debuts poigna .. Pop Matters
2.5
The results looks amazing, but most of the ideas that resonate will feel very familiar and more than a bit warmed over. The Wrap
3.0
There are also a number of frustrating plot holes, though they should at least fuel healthy post film pub discussion.Oblivion is worth seeing for its .. View London
2.5
Oblivion might have been mindless, laser equipped fun if not for its sluggish pacing and self serious tone. News Day
2.5
But all of this is just an excuse for New York landmarks to be trashed again: The Manhattan Bridge and the Empire State Building get mostly buried, an .. New York Post
2.5
Like Kosinskis TRON: Legacy reboot, Oblivion is strikingly underpopulated, with minimal dialogue and long stretches of silence. Film Journal International ..
3.5
Oblivion is not an original movie, but it is a good movie.It plays like a visually stunning greatest hits collection of the best sci fi films from the .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
Oblivion may not live up fully to its grand ambitions, but it isnt for lack of trying. Az Central
3.1
Oblivion is a lot like its star: clean, cold, efficient, increasingly overblown, and not a little inexplicable.Its based on a graphic novel by Joseph .. Boston
3.1
For those who enjoy the simple thrill of handsomely stylized image making, Oblivion is mostly mesmerizing. Boston
3.0
Its also not what Id call visually stunning..Oh, its polished and slick and shiny, and the special effects are all clean and mostly solid looking, but .. Mountain X
2.5
Enlarge this image toggle caption Universal Pictures Universal Pictures Oblivion occupies an awkward no mans land between escapist space adventure and .. Npr
4.5
The film on the whole is far more visually intriguing than Kosinskis debut, the dreadfully ugly Tron: Legacy.
3.1
Rare for blockbusters, Oblivion is in no hurry to reveal its secrets or to resolve its plot points, even at the risk of testing audience patience. Toronto Star
4.0
But instead of the final expected whimper, theres a bang, things get complicated, and this mystical, moral SF movie prepares to disappear up its own s .. Guardian
2.0
In another sort of film that learned, brittle smile of hers would crack and Victoria would spill a secret bottle of Percocets all over the kitchen flo .. Guardian
3.1
Oblivion is both a success and a failure in this regard, as it manages to maintain interest despite overt familiarity in virtually all areas, although .. Q Network
0.0
The film has not a vestige of wit, originality or human interest. Daily Mail
5.0
But its likely some viewers will become impatient for the plot to kick into gear and the action scenes to cut loose. Salon
3.0
Oblivion may impress with its scale.But rather like Kosinskis depiction of Earth, it feels devoid of humanity and thats a major design flaw. Flim List
3.5
Again, the visuals dominate as we enter the world where Beech and his entourage hide.Andrea Riseborough steals the film with a complex and nuanced per ..
3.0
But propelling this nonsensical thriller is a somewhat thankless job, even though the Bubbleship must have been fun to play with. Susang Ranger
3.0
Kosinki is no hack. Hes made a gorgeous looking experience, the kind they invented IMAX to accommodate. Hes a pastiche artist, cribbing stylishness an .. Movies
2.0
Oblivion is yet another CG heavy, big screen computer game.Nothing in it looks quite real, and in lieu of being any good or engaging you emotionally, .. Boston Herald
3.0
The visual side of Oblivion is a considerable achievement, it is the storytelling that feels mundane. Express
2.5
Whats interesting about it is its tight focus on a handful of characters.Oblivion is odder and less conventional than your average forgettable star ve .. Chicago Tribune
1.5
Indulge in the very best movie promo tie in ever: the Oblivion branded Mandatory Memory Wipe, available at the concession stand with the popcorn and n .. Flickfilosopher
3.0
The action sequences that colonise the last half hour prove how hard it is to escape from the shadow of Star Wars . The Irish Times
2.0
Overlong and familiar...its never especially bad, but neither is it especially excellent, beyond the visual wow factor. But theres still a lot to admi .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
The movie as a whole may only be semi convincing, but it holds a compelling power just the same. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Intelligent, innovative and intimate sci fi is always welcome, but Oblivion isnt quite it. Total Film
5.0
Oblivion is inspired filmmaking and the kind of blockbuster that I can only hope will spark the next wave of visionary sci fi films in the same way th .. Lyles Movie Files
3.5
Tom Cruise is the biggest star on the planet, yet his greatest strength is a willingness to take a back seat to a directors vision. Hollywood
2.0
We now take it for granted that anything we can imagine can be pretty convincingly represented, but we shouldnt.Wonder still drives cinema and the tec .. Standard
4.5
Even so, the script is well written and the story captivating.Although it runs for over two hours, Kosinski keeps the pace moving. Tony Medley
2.0
As it is, the best thing Oblivion has going for it is its production design and Icelandic landscapes. Coles Mithey
3.0
Kosinski offers plenty of action here, and he lets the plot reveals bleed out slowly (explanations keep coming right to the end). Yes, a great deal is .. Detroit News
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
2.5
While he immerses us in an often dazzling futurescape, for the most part Kosinski (Tron: Legacy) lacks the poetic imagination to animate this requiem .. Cnn
3.1
Oblivion would have been better titled Thelma & Louise because, like the characters in that 1991 drama, it drives itself over a cliff. Aisle Seat
3.0
Despite uneven scripting, the whole thing works thanks to some astonishing set piece sequences. Herald Sun
1.9
Oblivion is a big sci fi movie which takes all the ideas in 2001: A Space Odyssey, Silent Running, WALL E and Moon and mixes them up.Then throws out t .. Nj
4.5
Heres one post apocalyptic thriller that doesnt look like every other sci fi movie youve ever seen. Movie Habit
1.3
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
It ends quite a bit doofier than it starts, but its entertaining enough, and it is very, very pretty.Oblivion is cowritten by Kosinski from an as yet .. Oregon Live
2.0
Jacks journey is allowed to feel natural (if increasingly obvious) as he moves closer to the unknown dangers hidden behind the truth, and the trip is .. Film School Rejects
3.1
If a storyteller is talented enough to fold those ideas into an entertaining plot, the potential for greatness is there. Movies Tv Guide
3.0
Yet despite it looking, erm, the bomb, the narrative oddly lacks any palpable tension. The Age
4.0
Tom Cruise makes a compelling hero and the setup is a savvy blend of dystopian invention and amnesia induced identity loss.
0.5
Yet, writer/director Kosinski (2010s Tron: Legacy ) has somehow managed to create an emotionally barren and tediously convoluted film, brimming with r .. Cine Vue
3.0
Its certainly a spectacle on the big screen but, much like the films main character, you may start experiencing deja vu. Mirror
4.0
than This movie reminds me of how much I like non 3D movies when they achieve the visual brilliance that this distopian sci fi thriller does. Varia Gate
3.8
Visually, the film is quite stunning.Much of it was filmed in Iceland and the scenery is breathtaking and looks very alien. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
This is an immaculately designed blockbuster thats a visual treat on mega sized IMAX screens, yet strip away the scale and pyrotechnics and is there a .. Digital Spy
3.0
Theres plenty to enjoy if you can look past the unconvincing emotional connections. Flicks
2.5
Kosinski should have worn sleeves if he was going to try stuffing tricks in there I rarely predict twists, and I called three of em. Red Eye Chicago
3.5
The movie stars Tom Cruise, which is probably what will lead people to misguidedly expect many explosions and a great deal of running. Stl Today
1.5
Ostensibly based on director Joseph Kosinskis graphic novel about a post apocalyptic clean up crew, its more like a nonsensical mash up of science fic .. Stl Today
2.0
Starts as a kind of Silent Running or Omega Man (bliss) but collapses into a noisy Matrix y Independence Day. Ft
4.4
This is a ravishing, eye popping, even groundbreaking science fiction epic almost boundless in the kind of out of this world imagery viewers will have .. Dustin Put Man
1.5
A grab bag of ancient (in movie terms) sci fi ideas, Oblivion is a sharp looking film that will, through its own paucity of invention, be quickly cons .. Stuff
3.5
With elements lifted from virtually every sci fi classic in film history, this post apocalyptic adventure feels eerily familiar but features just enou .. Contact Music
4.0
It stands light years beyond the dogfight in space dynamics of your typical big screen sci fi while offering enough intriguing ideas and old hat hokum .. Film Racket
1.5
Not that the film doesnt want to make your pulse race. Its just that it seldom does. You have far too much time in this bloated and underwhelming film .. Hollywood And Fine
2.0
Hes troubled with memories he shouldnt have of a woman he doesnt know. Killer Movie Reviews
3.5
It isnt by any means a game changer, but it has the performances, the story and especially the look to make a trip to the cinema worth it. Matts Movie Reviews
4.0
It presents action thats competent and crisp but rarely pulse pounding. The Filmy Ap
3.0
Its exactly the sort of cheesy, awkward sci fi junk Cruises savior L. Ron Hubbard used to crank out before he ventured into the lucrative field of cul .. Patriot Ledger
3.0
People who need anything remotely resembling an emotional anchor in their movies had best look elsewhere. Antagony & Ecstasy
1.5
That said, its a more defined story structure that at least gets our interest even if it doesnt manage to quite hold onto it.
1.5
But yet again it feels like he needs to spend more time on story, both to streamline the plot so that it doesnt collapse under the weight of its prete .. Ign
2.0
There is a small, not so convincing emotional element to Oblivion but this is a film to be enjoyed more for its mystery and intrigue. The Film Pie
3.0
Despite some problems with pacing and slightly flat characters, it has an interesting premise and a damn fine payoff. Its not going to change your lif .. Io9 Gizmodo
3.8
However, the futuristic production design is often quite inventive. Js Online
3.0
Oblivion Synopsis Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of TRON: Legacy and the producer of R .. Movie Web
3.0
In an expensive film of this grandiose scale, neither can it afford to insult you with oversimplification nor overly complicate itself beyond your abi .. Hollywood Chicago
2.0
Its visuals are often strong, but not strong enough to justify a two hour jaunt through slack storytelling and uninspired performances. Cinemix Tape
2.0
Even a lively electronic score by M83, a bustling Imax presentation and Cruise at his most action pic watchable cant make this inert film come to life .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
2.5
Great science fiction is brainy and smart, fueled by Big Concepts and Grand Ideas. Flavor Wire
4.0
Convincing as a crowd pleasing action blockbuster while containing all the necessary requirements for solid science fiction, Oblivion casts its net wi .. The Shiz Nit
2.0
Simply put, Oblivion is one of the best looking bad films ever made. What Culture
2.5
The special effects are first rate, but its dystopian plot is not. Mercury News
3.0
Instead Oblivion feels a little too content to get by on spectacle and star power alone.Which is fine as far as it goes there are certainly many worse .. Scots Man
3.0
For all its dystopian sweep and moody posturing, Oblivion is too underpowered and underwritten to linger for long in the memory. Scots Man
4.0
Even worse, after a satisfying slow burn the films climax falls flat. The Verge
3.0
A touch of humour would not have gone amiss but its sufficiently complicated and detailed to interest. Metro
2.5
Starting with a mandatory memory wipe and the dream sequences Cruises character is plagued with, we know something is horribly wrong about this premis .. Scene Stealers
4.0
Perhaps determined to prove that hes a storyteller as well as a technician, Kosinskis encore is a far more successful marriage of art direction and in .. The Ooh Tray
3.0
The action is wittily staged, the energy remains high, and the visuals never lose their luster. Movie Mezzanine
3.0
May they meet again someday in a stronger movie.Upstream Color If Upstream Color marked the debut of a freshly minted film school graduate, it might b .. reason
1.5
Oblivions leading man is as dependable as ever. A shame that the film, while pretty, is somewhat ponderous, and ultimately fails to cohere into a narr .. Film 4
1.5
Kosinski creates a good looking film, with sweeping landscapes and some nice special effects that keep the audience interested. But that interest wane .. Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
Oblivion wants to be a movie with Big Ideas but what ideas it does have are plainly borrowed from the likes of The Matrix, Blade Runner, and Wall E ge .. Lainey Gossip
3.1
If this was the worst of the years many science fiction epics, it would be a very good year for the genre. Scifi Movie Page
3.0
The pace is far less frenetic than other recent actioners, and the tone more thoughtful. Streaming Quickflix
5.0
In more ways than one, Oblivion offers a vision of a chilling future. Wsj
2.5
You start wondering whether director Joseph Kosinski and screenwriters Karl Gajdusek and Michael DeBruyn have any original ideas of their own. And the .. Seattle Times
2.5
The filmmakers fail to answer a sizable number of questions, electing instead to let audience members fill in the blanks to such an extent that anyone .. Clclt
3.1
This is one that well basically have to write off as a missed opportunity. It looks great and is mildly interesting at times, but in the end, theres j ..
1.5
The screenplay by director Joseph Kosinski, Karl Gajdusek, and Michael Arndt thinks confusion without suspense is entertainment.To assure the mediocri .. Tony Mack
2.5
Its just not worth the cash to brave annoying theater crowds and pay confiscatory IMAX surcharges. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.5
Coupled with Oblivions many sci fi tributes, Kosinski and Mirandas vision offers an enjoyable and fast paced film that should appeal to a broad audien .. Concrete Play Ground
3.0
If Kosinski wants to keep making these elaborate techno dystopias, Im down. But he needs to find a better framework for his visual ideas. Film Blather
4.5
Oblivion has the kind of magpie fecundity youd hope to find bursting from the pages of une bande dessine freshly re inked into English. But as a movie .. New City Film
2.5
Instead of trying, Oblivion cribs as many of its ideas as possible from others and leaves behind a visually magnificent, but emotionally vacant story. Cinema Sight
3.0
Kosinkis last film was Tron: Legacy, another visually ambitious sci fi epic. Fan The Fire Magazine
5.0
In space, Jack hopes, someone may hear you dream. But in a movie theater, no one will see you yawn. Entertainment Time
3.5
Love the effects and Oblivion does have some interesting moments. For fans it will satisfy the sci fi thirst for a short time until they start thinkin .. Tri City Herald
2.5
If only as much time was spent on the too predictable story as was spent on the special effects. Media Mikes
3.0
Oh, itll command your attention alright; its got Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman after all both can command attention. Cruise plays a commander, even. Theepoch Times
2.0
But its impeccable action scenes and stunning cinematography are where it thrives. Reel Talk Online
3.5
That kind of flatfooted cultural imagination pervades the whole movie. Grant Land
3.5
Its beautifully shot, it carries a palpable sense of unease, and it keeps its cards close to the vest. Blog Bullz Eye
1.5
Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Tron: Legacy), Oblivion is an eye popping thriller that actually makes its audience work to piece together its twisty plo .. Spectrum Culture
2.5
The concepts and the ideas in the story are well thought out and intriguing. Johnhanlon Reviews
4.5
Theres no denying that Oblivion is derivative.... But director Joseph Kosinski, adapting his own graphic novel, sure knows how to make it look beautif .. Stream On Demand At Home
3.0
None the less its a serviceable performance, without surprising the audience. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.8
Even as so many once bankable action stars ungracefully age out of the genre, Cruise reclaims it... and returns to doing what he does best. Toledo Blade
5.0
Yet when you encounter this mystifying film that proudly defies understanding, you do wonder: Whatever happened to the 12 page story idea.I bet that m .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.0
Unfortunately, they didnt get the story right. The first three quarters of the film is very predictable. And, despite a couple of nice twists in the l .. Movie Chambers
0.5
The part of the film that works the best Morgan Freeman looks absolutely awesome in those sunglasses. Need Coffee
4.0
For the first hour or so this gorgeously shot sci fi thriller combines the sort of retina overloading visuals and compellingly downbeat narrative that .. Sky
4.0
But I still rather enjoyed this incredible ride.And thats exactly what it should be some day at the Universal Studios theme park in Florida. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.0
Oblivion delivers a blast of midsummer heat to the middle of April. And, unlike many a potential blockbuster, its full of ambition. Just try not to th .. Review Journal
4.5
Oblivion is a blast, a surprisingly strong genre film where jaw dropping modern technology meets delightfully old fashioned filmmaking sensibilities. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.5
Sit back and enjoy the ridebut dont be surprised if youre a little annoyed at where your journey ends. Free Beacon
1.5
Whether or not you like him, you cant say that he doesnt step into a role with 100% commitment. Mac Guff
2.0
Oblivion is too somber to cater in escapist thrills and too vacuous to offer emotional or intellectual engagement. Willamette Week
3.0
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2.9
If only the movie were this exciting.Despite amazing visuals (the drones look particularly menacinglike Hal 9000 injected with deer antler spray), the .. Schmoes Know
3.0
Joseph Kosinskis only previous credit was the visually rich but intellectually bankrupt Tron Legacy; and while this film is a bit more satisfying, it .. Metro Times
3.8
But once the puzzle pieces are carefully put in place by the films conclusion, it dawns on you that the bigger questions behind it all not only remain .. Ut Sandiego
3.1
This degrades the effectiveness of Jacks emotional arc; when the film reveals its pseudo profundities, it feels derivative and a bit silly. MLive.com
2.5
For all its issues, Oblivion is far from an unmitigated disaster. Hey U Guys
0.5
Oblivion may be a masterwork on the visual side, but it is a complete void in every other arena.
3.0
Mildly enjoyable, Cruise is good, and its too middle of the road to really dislike. Standard Net Au
1.5
Im not advocating that action movies need to be stupid, but I think if your movie is stupid it needs to be crammed with action. Bad Ass Digest
2.5
It also makes the stakes seem pretty thin, especially for a story in which the very future of humanity is at stake. O Canada
5.0
Big budget shades of Duncan Jones Moon will appeal to those looking for a degree of intellectual rigour. Birmingham Mail
3.0
Digital effects abound, but they are in service to the story, to an idea, instead of being the point. Good, smart sci fi like this is increasingly rar .. Stardem
3.8
The action sequences are well constructed, but forced: Theyre concessions to the marketplace, and they interfere with the movies true interest in the .. Gomemphis
2.5
Its not a terrible movie, and it should be noted that theres nothing else in theaters now to satisfy fans of vaguely thoughtful futurism. Twin Cities
3.0
While it tries hard to resurrect the spirit of 60s and 70s sci fi, what it actually feels more like is The Matrix without the benefit of a bullet time .. Sfx
2.5
For those more familiar with the genre, its an elaborate sci fi theme park ride where you can point out all your favourite cinematic memories without .. The Popcorn Junkie
3.0
It is a pity there is no IMAX equivalent for too small a concept. Leepers Us
2.0
Sadly, the film lacks the necessary brilliance or grace or spark of originality. Oc Register
3.0
Dont go in to Oblivion expecting a great story, but do enjoy the visuals and the overall experience. Blogs Houston Press
3.1
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. Cinema Phile 2010 Blog Spo ..
5.0
Even though the film appears unaware of its derivative storyline, that may actually work to its advantage as it stitches it all together with striking .. Digital Journal
3.0
The film stands on the shoulders of giants, but the view from there is still pretty damn good. Mania.com
1.5
You could do a lot worse than this movie, that is clearly trying to bring the many classics and best of science fiction together with new ideas... gor ..
3.5
On screen, it feels somewhat episodic; audiences may struggle with its initial lack of a compelling rhythm. Screen Space(Squarespace)
3.0
In the end, was the movies title supposed to be the state of the characters, or the audience Were we supposed to passively sit through the film withou .. The Monitor
3.5
After Tron: Legacy and now Oblivion, Kosinski has proven he has a most welcome and unique cinematic vision, a visual style that greatly boosts an exha .. Fox News
3.8
Kosinskis totality of vision may not look or feel entirely original but is striking and memorable all the same. The Movie Report
2.5
Oblivion is a movie that seems to promise so much more than it delivers.Sure, it looks amazing. Dc5
4.5
You know a pictures derivative when a list of titles in the same genre technically constitutes a spoiler. Its not so much that these films provide the .. 7 Dvt
4.5
Oblivion is a blockbuster sci fi spectacle with a labyrinthine plot. Ma Cleans
2.5
Instead, it feels more like a highly polished, extremely ambitious hybrid. American Profile
4.5
Shot in eye popping 4K, Oblivion immerses us in its dazzlingly created future world from the start... Kosinski doesnt quite manage to sustain the film .. Movie Talk
3.1
Director Joseph Kosinski focuses on cool visuals but stints on a compelling plot. Rss Feeds Usa Today
3.8
Which brings us to Oblivions biggest drawback; its lack of originality. The movie borrows from so many sources that you can spend the entire 125 minut .. Jc Online
4.5
His partner, Victoria doesnt share the same feelings, obviously not hampered by the plaguing memories that Jack suffers.
4.5
Okay, sci fi movie fans, its time to put your money where your mouth is.Youve said youre tired of 3D, tired of endless sequels, tired of the over milk .. Topless Robot
4.5
If this one doesnt have a ton to say it flirts with thematic ideas about power and lies, loneliness and connection, and is a little overwrought about .. Eugene Weekly
3.0
The cinematography is beautiful, and the sleek, desolate look of the film is gorgeous. Chris Stuck Mann
3.1
While the visuals in Oblivion are superb, the plot wanders into more than a few are you kidding me moments, in particular the timeline, which doesnt m .. Atlantic City Weekly
4.5
Filled with amazing post apocalyptic spectacle, dazzling action sequences, and a heady story of twists and turns, the challenge of Oblivion is whether .. Every Movie Hasalesson
4.0
The story here can veer into the preposterous at times, as stories of this sort often do. But more important, it provides Tom Cruise lots of opportuni ..
3.0
A boldly rendered film with faulty nuts, bolts and wiring is still, at its core, a movie that doesnt work. Witness Oblivion. Shared Darkness
4.5
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3.0
A derivative sci fi drama that blends some nifty plot twists with its mysteriously serene futuristic adventure. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
4.0
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2.5
The movie will earn solid numbers at the box office and probably disappear into celluloid oblivion in less than a month but that doesnt mean Cruises l .. BET.com
3.1
But what makes it a less than satisfying conclusion is that in the end, Cianfrance lacks the nerve to usher the story to its appropriate conclusion. News Gazette
2.5
It is too bad that the cinematic aesthetics outmaneuver the patchy script that conveniently recalls selective film recollections without trying to con .. SF Crowsnest
3.0
Still, despite its flaws I genuinely want to see it again and as a result Oblivion gets 3/5 Genre Film Interview Sound Cloud
1.5
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4.5
But it synthesizes them in a wholly imaginative way that is both intellectually and emotionally engaging. Ticket Sarasota
4.5
as Jack Harper, Cruise, at his wrinkle free handsomest, fits perfectly into Kosinskis worlds both the soulless universe of 2077 and the emotionally be .. Bloom Berg
3.5
Despite fresh packaging and pretty pictures (it looks a treat on an IMAX screen) there is an unshakable sense that the contents of the box remain deep .. Blogs Crikey
3.5
In Oblivion, the sacrifice happens, but its actually treated with the gravity something like that deserves, and it feels like a crucial part of the st .. Filmdrunk Uproxx
4.4
Its a smart blockbuster that may have a hard time finding a large audience, but those that discover it will love it. Especially nerds. Film Geek Central
4.5
Great effort is made to make Oblivion a mind blowing experience on par with The Matrix. Deep Focus Review
3.8
And even with that weirdness, the script still has enough brains to remind you of 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Matrix. Co Ed
3.0
An admirable failure; an overlong, awkwardly paced mishmash of cool but familiar ideas and all too predictable plot twists. Moviedex
1.0
Some things borrowed, some things Cruise, some things old and nothing new; Oblivion is pretty as a picture, but dumb and pointless as a bag of hammers ..
3.8
If sheer movie spectacle makes you drool, Oblivion is worth seeing in IMAX, which is how I experienced it. Planit North West
3.0
It looks good, particularly on an IMAX screen, but the flick is ultimately style over substance. Involving it is not. Video Review Master
2.5
Unfortunately, when the story seems like an afterthought and the audience cant follow the plot progression, the movie ultimately fails
4.4
Oblivion is a deliberate and beautifully crafted picture that embraces genre trappings without sacrificing the emotional heft of pure drama. Foresth Art Man



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