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Oblivion

Play trailer Poster for Oblivion PG-13 Released Apr 19, 2013 2h 15m Sci-Fi Adventure Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 It's a shame that its poor editing inhibits what could have been a memorable movie. Rated: C+ Sep 7, 2017 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire 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. Jun 21, 2016 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com The story that eventually surfaces is no where near as interesting as the mesmerizing look of the film. Rated: B Apr 23, 2015 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 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. Nov 6, 2022 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Oblivion’s characters do little more than service the puzzle-based plot, leaving the sometimes predictable dialogue to the actors to enhance. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 12, 2022 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies The eye-popping visuals help create a futuristic wonder, and the Iceland locations give a perfect sense of desolation. Rated: 4/5 Aug 24, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Claudio C Oblivion (2013) Invasion, Recollections and Truth (11,726 – 03 Aug 2013 / 28 May 2025 – by Claudio Carvalho) In 2077, the human Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) works with his companion Victoria "Vic" (Andrea Riseborough) on the surveillance station Tech 49. Jack repairs drones and his memory was erased as part of the security process to stay on Earth, and he knows that Earth is completely depleted after sixty years of war against the alien invaders Scavengers "Scavs". The aliens have destroyed the moon and were defeated by nuclear weapons and the earthlings have moved to Jupiter's moon Titan since the planet was completely destroyed. Now Jack has to protect the power stations that use the ocean to supply energy to Titan fixing the drones. He also has recollections of a mysterious woman at the Empire State Building when Earth was habitable. Jack and Vic receive instructions from Sally (Melissa Leo), who is located on the space station Tet, and Vic is anxious to leave Earth in two weeks to join the survivors on Titan. However, Jack has a cabin in a secret place where he likes to stay alone. When the spacecraft Odyssey crashes on Earth, Jack witnesses the drones killing the human crew, but he rescues a woman, Julia (Olga Kurylenko), who is the woman of his recollections. Julia and Jack recover the flight recorder, but they are captured by the Scavengers. Soon they learn that the Scavs are actually a group of humans led by Malcolm Beech (Morgan Freeman) that tells to Jack that the invasion was a lie. Jack does not believe and Malcolm releases Julia and Jack and asks them to go to the radiation zone to find out the truth. "Oblivion" is a great sci-fi movie, with an engaging and entertaining story of alien invasion, recollections from the past and the truth. I am not fan of Tom Cruise, but he has a perfect performance in the role of a man that discovers the truth of the alien invasion. The plot is very well constructed, with intelligent plot points, one of them inspired by "Lunar", and the special effects complement the story as should be. My vote is eight. Title (Brazil): "Oblivion" My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/ Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/28/25 Full Review adedamola o I enjoyed the movie and the soundtrack was so epic. I have watched oblivion like 7 times and really it's still stand out has one of the best scientific movies. Of course the cast helps out with veterans Morgan Freeman and Tom cruise. Always a popcorn 🍿 delight. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/19/25 Full Review Faiz D Visually excellent though slightly too long. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Cristian E This Movie was Ahead of its time, Truly A visual wonder with a visionary director at the helm Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/07/25 Full Review tim s Oblivion presents a refreshing twist on the dystopian genre, boasting one of the most breathtakingly serene post-apocalyptic landscapes I've ever seen. Beneath its tranquil surface, however, lies a desperate struggle for survival as mankind's remnants fight against an ominous, AI-like alien presence. Tom Cruise delivers a nuanced performance as a lone drone technician, anchoring the film with his presence. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/24/25 Full Review Pedro Henrique C Oblivion It's a terrible Science Fiction movie ever made in years, its script is confusing and slow, the main actors have trouble understanding what they're doing, Tom Cruise has a little charm. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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