Rating of
2/4
Oblivion review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 08/02/13
A film dominated by a great soundtrack, stunning visual effects and scenic locations. A case where style over substance is implemented. It's plot however and pace were questionable and dreary. The swift beginning about the background on Earth felt rushed and the story feels exhausting to follow. Obviously Tom Cruise shows an earnest portrayal but unfortunately the two ladies were uninteresting. The drones were the only thing from keeping this sci-fi flick from spiraling to mediocrity. Action sequences were insufficient and the romance of Victoria "Vika" Olsen (Andrea Riseborough) and Julia (Olga Kurylenko) was a bore. Jack Harper’s (Tom Cruise) character maybe impressive but lacks appropriate character development and Morgan Freeman’s role felt like an old Morpheus. Screenplay and direction could have been better since the concept was really good. Battle scenes were similar to Star Wars and the Tet much like Hal from 2001: A Space Odyssey. The ending was smart but not that impactful. Overall, Oblivion is better to look at rather than being entertained as a film medium.
