“Oblivion” is a complex and wonderf

“Oblivion” is a complex and wonderfully imagined science-fiction tale that is as smart as it is beautiful. The “Oblivion” plot takes unexpected turns, and Cruise, Riseborough and Kurylenko deliver excellent performances. They also receive a hand from Morgan Freeman who shows up in an important supporting role.
Because “Oblvion” is a thinking man’s science-fiction film, it doesn’t move at the pace of space operas like “Star Wars” or the new “Star Trek” films. But that’s not a knock. “Oblivion” is a deliberate and beautifully crafted picture that embraces genre trappings without sacrificing the emotional heft of pure drama.