In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

They are the only two people on earth - and she wears high heels?!

This movie is entirely built around beautiful set pieces, included no matter how many irrational plot devices that is necessary to facilitate them.Oblivion is evidence that the big movie companies assumes that most viewers are stupid. The long line of 10/10 reviews here is evidence that they are right.Few things in this movie makes any sense whatsoever, from the stupid energy scheme to the pointless technological gadgets all the way to the transparent pool. This movie is dumb, painfully stupid, mindlessly pretty. Perhaps it's little surprise that the average movie goer would love it.If you are equipped with a three digit IQ on the other hand... don't waste your time.

This is a wonderful entertainment movie with a great message love the color tones of gray the super cool flying machines are absolutely gorgeous stunning and the acting is the last thing I really worry about in a movie like this the story tells it all and the SYFY effects also there's needs to be a second one

Surprisingly well done. Not an entirely original concept, but the story had enough unique features to still make it compelling and interesting.I freely admit to being a bit skeptical going in with Tom Cruise as the lead role, but that was tempered by knowing that Olga Kurylenko would be there. OK, I could watch her in just about anything (and have seen almost every film she's ever been in), and was not disappointed. This is a film where you will want to pay attention to details. Understanding who (and what) Tom Cruise's character is will become apparent as the film progresses, so am not going to recite the details of that plot thread here, but it does require a willingness to follow those details as they emerge. As for Olga, this may be her best performance yet. She has progressed remarkably since her early days in films like "the Assassin Next Door".That's not to take anything away from Andrea Riseborough, who played the complex role of a highly intelligent woman, but one who is conflicted and confined by specific belief boundaries that had been programmed into her. Morgan Freeman, of course, fits his part exactly, as will become apparent later in the film.No spoilers here, but I might offer that in the genre' of post apocalyptic, earth is in dire peril and who we are destined to be as a type of species plot formats, this one is a bit different. There is considerably more to this production than just eye candy, though the CGI is quite well done. Unlike some films of a quasi similar genre', the CGI is beautifully done where relevant, but does not overpower the details of the plot threads as they emerge. This is one of those rare examples where the balance between technically stunning visual content and pace of story actually fit remarkably well together. Kudos to Joseph Kosinski for maintaining that balance in this well crafted production.A very solid 9 stars for this one.