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#1 ·
Aug. 6th, 2013.


"Set on a future Earth, civilization lives above the clouds and scavengers collect ancient artifacts from the polluted surface below. An earthbound soldier, who is stuck there repairing drones that patrol and blast a savage alien life form, encounters a beautiful woman who crashed in a craft and they have an experience that forces him to question his world view."




DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1.

Special Features:


Feature Commentary with Tom Cruise and director Joseph Kosinski

Deleted Scenes

Isolated Score

Promise of a New World - The Making of Oblivion:

Destiny: Conceptualization, development and pre-production

Voyage: The design and creation of the Bubble Ship (BD exclusive)

Combat: Action and stunts with Tom Cruise (BD exclusive)

Illusion: Post-production and visual effects

Harmony: The musical world of French electronic/shoegaze band M83




I enjoyed this one quite a lot in theaters, looking forward to the Blu-ray....(isolated score!!!
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#2 ·
I thought it was an OK film in theaters but the movie builds towards a twist ending (actually, a few twists) and once you know them, I can't imagine watching the film enough additional times to warrant a purchase. I may rent it after enough time has passed where I can forget the twists and enjoy it anew. I'm sure it'll be a good-looking BR though.
 
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Originally Posted by JerryElbow  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23440035


I thought it was an OK film in theaters but the movie builds towards a twist ending (actually, a few twists) and once you know them, I can't imagine watching the film enough additional times to warrant a purchase. I may rent it after enough time has passed where I can forget the twists and enjoy it anew. I'm sure it'll be a good-looking BR though.

Maybe, but that's the kind of twist that makes me want to watch it again and see how it goes once we know it.
 
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Originally Posted by Morpheo  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23440134


Maybe, but that's the kind of twist that makes me want to watch it again and see how it goes once we know it.
Yeah, I'd watch it a second time, much like I watched (and really enjoyed) The Sixth Sense a second time. But after that, I don't see watching it a third time. Thus, it's a rental to me. Well, that and the fact that the wife is beating on me to start reducing our collections rather than increase them as we get closer and closer to retirement and downsizing. I agree with her on everything but downsizing the screen size. I just upped it another 5 inches in the latest TV purchase, in fact!
 
#6 ·

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Originally Posted by replayrob  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23444598


Is this the film where Tom meets his next future ex wife?


I'm looking forward to seeing it on BD.

How much money did Tom pay this new ex for the privilege of his Thetan-free existence?



The dude that made Tron 2... wow, just wow and people actually paid money to see this.
 
#7 ·

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Originally Posted by Dan Hitchman  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23447635



The dude that made Tron 2... wow, just wow and people actually paid money to see this.

And guess what I'll pay even more money to buy the Blu-ray. Oblivion is a good film, rent it and see for yourself.
 
#8 ·
I don't get the negativity on this movie. I loved every minute of it.


At the very least: 1) It's not a sequel, 2) It has an honest-to-God sci-fi premise, 3) The score was pretty cool, 4) The designs were awesome, 5) The cinematography was good, 6) The action was good, and 7) The plot was pretty great. Beyond the individual elements, I thought the whole thing fit together very well.


But yeah, I do agree that it relies so much on the twists and turns that a second viewing isn't something I'm dying for. I'll probably cave and pick up the Blu-ray eventually though.


I personally don't care about the personal lives of actors. Something tells me that the ones that seem the weirdest are probably the most normal (and vice versa).
 
#9 ·

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Originally Posted by Steve Tack  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23450226


I do agree that it relies so much on the twists and turns that a second viewing isn't something I'm dying for. I'll probably cave and pick up the Blu-ray eventually though.
Somewhere in that sci-fi movie is a story about a love that just refuses to die. Worth viewing again just for that, even knowing what twists are coming. On a technical level, the film is pure eye and ear candy (heard it in Dolby Atmos). Looking forward to enjoying it on my system.
 
#10 ·

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Originally Posted by Steve Tack  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23450226


I don't get the negativity on this movie. I loved every minute of it.


At the very least: 1) It's not a sequel, 2) It has an honest-to-God sci-fi premise, 3) The score was pretty cool, 4) The designs were awesome, 5) The cinematography was good, 6) The action was good, and 7) The plot was pretty great. Beyond the individual elements, I thought the whole thing fit together very well.


But yeah, I do agree that it relies so much on the twists and turns that a second viewing isn't something I'm dying for. I'll probably cave and pick up the Blu-ray eventually though.


I personally don't care about the personal lives of actors. Something tells me that the ones that seem the weirdest are probably the most normal (and vice versa).
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Originally Posted by sdurani  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23450333


Somewhere in that sci-fi movie is a story about a love that just refuses to die. Worth viewing again just for that, even knowing what twists are coming. On a technical level, the film is pure eye and ear candy (heard it in Dolby Atmos). Looking forward to enjoying it on my system.

+1 guys


Agreed all around. Wish I could have seen this one in Atmos.
 
#12 ·
But, why should we have to keep putting up with a lack of originality?


That's all we have nowadays with big summer tent poles... a total lack of originality or plain ol' good acting, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing, and instead they're just huge assaults on our senses.
 
#13 ·

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Originally Posted by Dan Hitchman  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23605702


But, why should we have to keep putting up with a lack of originality?

Oblivion is an original story, not a sequel, not a reboot or a remake. And yes I know what you mean by "lack of originality" (which I disagree with) but I just wanted to point out that in this year full of sequels, an original story is a welcome addition as well. It has jaw-dropping visuals, strong performances and direction (imo). Besides, it's a stellar release from Universal.
 
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Originally Posted by Morpheo  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23605807


Oblivion is an original story, not a sequel, not a reboot or a remake. And yes I know what you mean by "lack of originality" (which I disagree with) but I just wanted to point out that in this year full of sequels, an original story is a welcome addition as well. It has jaw-dropping visuals, strong performances and direction (imo). Besides, it's a stellar release from Universal.

From the guy that did Tron: Legacy? Did he go back to film school in the interim?
I kid, I kid... but you get my point.
 
#16 ·

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Originally Posted by JayF  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23605223


Watched the blu-ray last night and loved it. Very entertaining, and what it lacked in some originality it certainly made up for with fantastic visuals and soundtrack. The blu-ray was simply stunning.

Agreed... this blu-ray release is indeed stunning in terms of picture and sound quality. Glad to have it in my collection.
 
#17 ·
The film story may be a somewhat original idea (I think it is based on a graphic novel, not totally sure) but it's certainly not original. It's oretty derivative sci-fi which serves up great big undigested lumps of Total Recall, AI, Planet of the Apes – with little snippets of Top Gun. ( if only the had copied a bit from Wall-E!). But I did enjoy it mainly because of what most have been posting.....it looked and sounded amazing in the theater. Will be buying just to show it off in my HT.
 
#19 ·
My family was put off by the slow pacing, but I enjoyed the film. It does borrow from earlier films, especially Moon (2009), but I still thought it was worthwhile. It's also a beautiful film as folks have mentioned.


BTW, don't get all the hate on Tron Legacy. That's about the best demo disc I have, and the story grew on mean with subsequent viewings. Both films are certainly very stylish. And TL certainly benefits from the Daft Punk soundtrack.
 
#20 ·

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Originally Posted by subavision212  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23606692


if only the had copied a bit from Wall-E!
Isn't Tom Cruise's character kinda a live-action version of Wall-E? Maintenance guy, toiling on an abandoned Earth, for the sake of off-world humans, has a fascination for old things, falls for visitor from space, etc.
 
#22 ·
Last night i watched it with fellow AVS members TmcG and RTRose in my theater, the audio and video was incredible, definitely reference demo material!
 
#23 ·

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Originally Posted by JJ7  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23607466


My family was put off by the slow pacing, but I enjoyed the film. It does borrow from earlier films, especially Moon (2009), but I still thought it was worthwhile. It's also a beautiful film as folks have mentioned.


BTW, don't get all the hate on Tron Legacy. That's about the best demo disc I have, and the story grew on mean with subsequent viewings. Both films are certainly very stylish. And TL certainly benefits from the Daft Punk soundtrack.

Tron Legacy was really no better than the original, which was pretty damn clunky in all respects. It's rose-tinted nostalgia, nothing more. The acting, the dialog, the plot were all about as substantial as cardboard. IMHO. The Last Starfighter, a first of its kind CGI special effects movie like Tron, at least had a better sense of fun, a slightly more fleshed out story, and the acting was a little more tolerable. Who could forget Robert Preston reprising his iconic Music Man conman role (Prof. Harold Hill)... as an alien! This was Preston's last performance before his death as well (and he absolutely loved doing the movie-- a pro to the end). The only thing going for Legacy was Olivia Wilde who was wasted in a forgettable role... she's hot, hot, hot!



Why couldn't they have done a neat followup sequel to The Last Starfighter, instead?
 
#24 ·

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Originally Posted by sdurani  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23608764


Isn't Tom Cruise's character kinda a live-action version of Wall-E? Maintenance guy, toiling on an abandoned Earth, for the sake of off-world humans, has a fascination for old things, falls for visitor from space, etc.

One of the screenwriters works for Disney/PIXAR, so I could see where he got his influence. I can imagine Tom Cruise's character opening his mouth and sounding just like Wall-E.
All he needed was a plucky cockroach sidekick and the image would have been complete!
 
#25 ·

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Originally Posted by Dan Hitchman  /t/1475753/oblivion#post_23608949


One of the screenwriters works for Disney/PIXAR, so I could see where he got his influence. I can imagine Tom Cruise's character opening his mouth and sounding just like Wall-E.
All he needed was a plucky cockroach sidekick and the image would have been complete!

Well there was Bob...
 
#26 ·
Blind bought this yesterday and watched it last night. Really enjoyed it, much more than some of the more recent sci-fi movies (I'm looking at you, Prometheus). Loved the sound design and soundtrack as well, and I never felt there was bass just to have bass. Very even mix.


I understand that the movie isn't for everyone, though some people in this thread just like to thread-crap lately.
 
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