Sci Fi Saturday: Tom Cruise starrer Oblivion to premiere this week.

Written by Zapr Media Labs | Apr 23, 2014 12:54:29 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGpjlfCfe2Y

Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman and Olga Kurylenko starrer ‘Oblivion’ is a 2013 science fiction film based on Joseph Kosinski's unpublished graphic novel. It comes from the makers of ‘TRON’ and ‘Rise of Planet of the Apes’.

Synopsis
Jack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete.Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.

Oblivion received mixed extreme reviews from critics and Sci Fi fans. But it definitely scored high on visual appeal, though not the only one but a critical aspect of Sci Fi movies. Also, Cruise was appreciated for his performance. It is rated 7 on IMDb and scores a 54% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 226 reviews. It is premiering on Star World on Saturday at a perfect timing to indulge. Set your alarm on ZAPR, your personal TV guide, and do not miss the movie premiere and other happenings on TV.