There was a time when views of Tom Cruise alone would be enough to pack a theater. But the visual world Joseph Kosinski creates in Oblivion is the true star of this film. It's an earth ravaged by the years, yet still alluring and captivating. (As could be said of Cruise - but Earth manages it with humility.)
Modern design and real landscape footage is connected seamlessly with incredible CGI art, creating a breathtaking world...or so it should...
But, ho-hum it seems?
Not that long ago these visuals would have brought acclaim and packed theaters.
Are we numb to visually stunning scenery, and even visually stunning people? Must movie makers pack in even bigger explosions, even bigger cleavage, increasingly epic wars, and increasingly epic biceps to break new box office records? (BTW - Oblivion does try much of that.)
I would like to believe the answer is NO! [Hollywood screams YES in the background]
Behind Oblivion's visually amazing landscape is some pretty un-amazing writing. Things just...well...happen. And keep just happening. They were trying to make me feel real suspense and real emotion, but I only felt real trying.
Still - the landscape looked very real.
But if we're going to talk about keeping it real Kosinski - did you really need to force the Statue of Liberty flame into a shot?! [forehead slap]
My Rating 59/100
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