For 2 hours, this film will leave you oblivious to the real world

Rating: 7/10 (10 April 2013)

Oblivion is the latest part of a long tradition of cinema dating back to its earliest days: escapism.
TRON:Legacy suggested that Joseph Kosinski was a budding young sci-fi director who knew who to hone special effects to their most stunning. In Oblivion, he has gone further and delivered not only a visually striking film, but also an emotionally immersive picture.
Anyone who has ever seen a sci-fi film will have an idea of the themes Oblivion will broach- Plato's Cave(what is real?), identity in the age of technology etc. However, what distinguishes this film from similar fare, is that Kosinski has cleverly distilled these ideas to play out upon a human level. As Spielberg managed to do in Minority Report, Kosinski has coaxed a surprisingly convincing performance from a usually insincere Tom Cruise, in which the viewer truly puts themselves in the character's shoes.
Although it must be said that acting from female leads Olga Kurylenko and Andrea Risborough is less than convincing, Morgan Freeman propels the film into new territory in the final act. Although certain details about the ending are unsatisfying (see for yourself) it still manages to be thought-provoking and entertaining. There are many twists and turns along the way which will be sure to keep viewers upon their toes.
My advice to any potential viewers when you see this film: don't worry too much about the details, just let yourself slip into Oblivion.