Excellent, wonderful, a genuine classic.

Rating: 9/10 (2 February 2014)

Straight off the bat - Brilliant movie.
OK, so it recycles a few ideas, but what art doesn't? This film is worthy of the attention of both die hard scifi freaks and the general movie going public alike. It's the best film to come out of the good ole' U S of A for a long time.
When I saw that Tom Cruise was starring I was a little skeptical, but then I remembered Last Samurai so I thought 'Ok, give it a chance'. And there were indeed odd scenes, where he kisses his wife he is a good three inches taller than her, but when they are striding heroically in the next shot he is two inches shorter. This is a minor incongruity and actually quite amusing.
So where to begin with my praise? A tough question! The acting was very, very good. The CGI was top notch. The stark and lonely feel of the film was perfect. But, the story, oh the story! The way it is so well paced, convoluted but not confusing. It opens like a flower and you exist in moments of revelation. If you want to be gripped you will be. If you want a yank film with a story, this is it. If you want to feel for an instant how fragile we are, there is an app for that too. This film is monumental in it's possibility, it's wonder. The conclusion skips and dances before your prediction, you are never quite sure what or who is the bad guy, good guy, hero or monster.
Oblivion is probably the best scifi flick to come out of Yankland in a very long time. I urge you to watch it, but keep the wife quiet or you will miss its subtle beauty.
Incredible story. Great film.