Oblivion

Here we go again, another action hero based on a cartoon, played this time by the action hero actor of recent years, Tom Cruise.

In 'Oblivion', invaders have destroyed Earth's moon, creating knock on chaos on Earth itself with all manner of destruction through earthquakes, tsunamis and so on. Most humans have escaped to Saturn's moon, Titan, leaving behind an impressive series of floating machines drawing up Earth's sea water which is converted into fusion energy needed on Titan.

A brigade of small high tech drones zip around Earth repairing machines and destroying 'Scavs' (scavengers), humans who have remained behind and are in hiding. Mr Cruise, meantime is situated in some form of 21st Century minimalist floating residence working in a team of two with his computer literate female partner to do things, most of which involve as much noise, bright light and mayhem as the Dolby system will tolerate.

The set up is quite imaginative, although the thought that what is presented would all have been established in less than 70 years from now seems fanciful in the extreme....or maybe it doesn't, for those who believe.

The real strength of this film is its visuals. Most of it looks terrific; fantastic if you prefer. It also has a great action hero style musical soundtrack albeit one that is rather noisy at times.

★★★1/2