Oblivion

In 2077, Jack Harper is one of the last drone repairmen stationed on Earth, which has been devastated by war. His mission is to extract valuable resources before humanity relocates to a new home. As he nears the end of his tour, Jack encounters a mysterious spacecraft and its sole survivor, Julia, whose presence challenges his understanding of the war and his own identity. He begins to question everything he has been fighting for and must decide where his true loyalty lies.

Oblivion received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its stunning visuals, sound design, and Tom Cruise's performance. However, some critics found the plot predictable and questioned its originality, comparing it to other science fiction films.

• Visually spectacular and sonically impressive, with strong performances.

• The film's narrative, while engaging, treads familiar sci-fi territory.

• A competent, if somewhat derivative, action-sci-fi film.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's visual effects and action sequences, though some found the story to be derivative of other popular science fiction movies.

Nominated for Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.

The iconic bubble-shaped "Scavenger" drones in the film were inspired by real-world designs for aerial refueling drones, but were adapted to look more streamlined and futuristic.