‘Blade Runner’ Meets ‘Interstellar’ in the Sci-Fi Spectacle Taking Over a New Streamer
Tom Cruise and director Joseph Kosinski’s 2013 science-fiction film *Oblivion* has been added to Starz, bringing the visually ambitious film to a new streaming audience. Its arrival is notable as a chance to revisit an early collaboration between Cruise and Kosinski, whose later work included *Top Gun: Maverick*.
Kosinski had directed only *Tron: Legacy* before making *Oblivion*. The film drew praise for its visuals and music but criticism for its thin story; the article presents it as a speculative sci-fi spectacle with elements reminiscent of *Blade Runner* and *Interstellar*.
In short
- *Oblivion* has arrived on Starz.
- The film reunited Tom Cruise with director Joseph Kosinski.
- Its visuals won praise, though critics found the story thin.
Explained simply
Oblivion is a 2013 science-fiction film starring Tom Cruise and directed by Joseph Kosinski. It is set in a future where Earth has been devastated by war, and follows a technician working on the planet who begins to question what he has been told about his mission.
The film’s story explores memory, identity and humanity’s future, while placing strong emphasis on futuristic landscapes, visual effects and music. Kosinski had directed Tron: Legacy before making it; he later worked with Cruise again on Top Gun: Maverick.
Oblivion received praise for its look and soundtrack, though some critics found its story less compelling. Its move to Starz gives streaming viewers a chance to see an early collaboration between the director and actor.