Good movie which could have been great

Rating: 7/10 (13 April 2013)

Just recently coming out from the theater, I have mixed feelings regarding this movie. Most things about Oblivion are good, very good actually. The cast is excellent, they all bring personality into their respective roles. The cast is not actually very large, but no more are needed. Visually, Oblivion is stunning. Beautiful scenery and good-looking special effects. It does feel a bit spartan as a whole, but it does fit the theme. The music is also great, adding to the feel of epicness to the movie. I would really recommend watching this movie in the theaters, it is definitely that kind of a movie.
With all of these aspects of greatness, there is a major one on which Oblivion fails to deliver. Unfortunately, its the story part. It is a bit thin. While the story is not bad, its not good either so it sums up to merely okay. And for this epic kind of movie, this is a let down.
In summary, Oblivion is an epic movie which could have been great had there been more depth to it. But in any case, you will be entertained and it is still a movie well worth watching.