This is a visually gorgeous film to watch. Whilst an originally-conceived story, Oblivion takes in a huge array of sci-fi tropes and references, from Solaris to 2001 to Independence Day to Moon. The future is Apple-shiny in crisp blues, whites and greys, and everyone talks in measured tones, but this purposefully allows the bursts of action and the grimy underworld to have greater impact. Some of its internal logic stretches credulity, but the huge twists work well and a satisfactory conclusion is reached. Cruise and Riseborough are terrific and make for a very 'effective team', the 'empty world' scenario is wonderfully realised, and m83's glorious soundtrack matches Daft Punk's superb work on Kosinski's Tron Legacy. Oblivion demands patience, and its over-familiarity grates at times, but its particular vision, style and concept are all effective.
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