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Oblivion (2013)

Oblivion (2013)

David R. George III
Quick Takes

Not just another effects-laden science fiction entry, this film strives to achieve more, and it almost succeeds. Tom Cruise is fine as a guardian protecting Earth’s remaining resources from the last vestiges of an invading alien force, and as the story unfolds, so too does the mystery of the circumstances. The interesting story is doled out in bits and pieces, but too often, the audience is able to jump ahead. Decent, but not compelling, with a satisfying but not unexpected resolution.

**¾ (out of *****)

©2023 David R. George III

2013 • 2 HOURS, 4 MINUTES
UNIVERSAL PICTURES • RELATIVITY MEDIA • MONOLITH PICTURES • CHERNIN ENTERTAINMENT • RADICAL STUDIOS

STARRING
• TOM CRUISE, MORGAN FREEMAN

ALSO STARRING
• ANDREA RISEBOROUGH, OLGA KURYLENKO, NICOLAJ KOSTER-WALDAU, MELISSA LEO, ZOE BELL

WRITTEN BY
• KARL GAJDUSEK AND MICHAEL DEBRUYN (SCREENPLAY BY)
• JOSEPH KOSINSKI (GRAPHIC NOVEL ORIGINAL STORY BY)

DIRECTED BY
• JOSEPH KOSINSKI

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