Oblivion is a science-fiction movie released in 2013, directed by Joseph Kosinski, and starring Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, and Andrea Riseborough. The movie is set in the year 2077, where Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) is a drone technician who is repairing the drones that are protecting Earth from alien invaders. He lives with his partner, Victoria (Andrea Riseborough), in a high-tech tower that overlooks the ruins of New York City. Jack’s life takes a turn when he rescues a mysterious woman, Julia Rusakova (Olga Kurylenko), from a crashed spacecraft. Julia’s arrival triggers a series of events that forces Jack to question his own existence and the true nature of the war that has destroyed the Earth.
Review:
Oblivion received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the stunning visuals and action scenes, while others criticized the film for its derivative plot and lack of emotional depth. However, Tom Cruise‘s performance was widely praised by many, as he brought depth and nuance to his role as Jack Harper.
Awards:
Oblivion was nominated for several awards, including the Best Sound Editing category at the 86th Academy Awards, but it didn’t win any of them.
Popularity:
Oblivion was a moderate box office success, grossing over $286 million worldwide, with a production budget of $160 million. The movie has since gained a cult following among science-fiction fans, with many praising its stunning visual effects and impressive action sequences.
Directed by | Joseph Kosinski |
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Produced by | Peter Chernin Dylan Clark Duncan Henderson Joseph Kosinski Barry Levine |
Screenplay by | Karl Gajdusek Michael deBruyn |
Based on | Oblivion by Joseph Kosinski |
Starring | Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Melissa Leo, |
Music by | Anthony Gonzalez Joseph Trapanese |
Cinematography | Claudio Miranda |
Edited by | Richard Francis-Bruce |
Production companies |
Relativity Media Chernin Entertainment Monolith Pictures Radical Studios |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date | March 26, 2013 (Buenos Aires) April 19, 2013 (United States) |
Running time | 124 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $120 million |
Box office | $300 millio |