Synopsis:

Oblivion was a good sci-fi movie hindered by unnecessary plot exposition, Tom Cruise-isms, and a few inconsistent character motivations. By removing the bookend voice-overs, trivial dialog and a few choice action sequences, this edit streamlines the viewing experience, adds more mystery and otherwise polishes this film for a more mature, intelligence audience.

Intentions:

The purpose of this edit was to remove the clutter and "dumbing down" aspects of this film to create a more satisfactory sci-fi experience for a smart audience.

Change List:

Oblivion Redeemed – List of Changes Act 1 -Removed V.O. -Re-sequenced opening shots to correlate with music -Edited/Added music -Removed the flying through storm/lightning sequence -Re-sequenced interaction with Sally -Removed dialog exchange concerning “Classic” -Removed dialog, “166, back online.” -Removed dialog, “These scavs are getting bolder.” -Removed dialog concerning not being able to track the drone -Removed shot of Jack jumping with the motorbike -Removed dialog, “Jack!” before drone starts shooting -Removed dialog, “That radiation will cook you…” -Removed dialog, “That’s right, Bob…” -Removed dialog, “I’m gonna miss this place...” -Removed dialog, “Jack.” Act 2 -Removed dialog, “Jack, where have you been?” -Removed dialog, “Jack.” -Removed dialog, “Vicka.” -Removed shot showing Julia’s life support as critical -Removed Julia’s tantrum -Removed Vicka trying to give her a shot of medicine -Removed dialog concerning remembering Julia -Removed dialog, “Jack.” -Removed shot of Vicka seeing scavs on her screen -Removed dialog, “How can man die better…” -Removed dialog concerning risking their lives -Re-edited entire sequence of Julia’s reveal as Jack’s wife -Removed dialog, “Jack!” -Removed dialog concerning Sally killing Vicka -Removed flying through storm/lightning sequence -Re-edited canyon action sequence to reduce missed gunfire and dialog -Removed dialog exchange about flying into the radiation zone -Increased black screen time slightly -Removed dialog, “Jack!” -Re-edited fight sequence slightly to remove pauses and hesitations -Removed dialog, “Julia. Julia!” -Removed dialog, “Hell of a day…” -Removed dialog, “But I’ve loved you…” Act3 -Removed dialog, “…thought I saw a way. When you stepped in front…” -Removed pause before Jack jumps away from fireball -Removed dialog, “It reminds me of home.” -Removed dialog, “Jack!” -Removed dialog, “Dream of us.” -Reduced audio effects in outer space shot -Removed dialog concerning the Super Bowl -Removed dialog, “We would make a more effective team.” -Reduced audio effects in outer space shot -Removed dialog, “Jack! We have 30 seconds!” -Removed dialog, “Buck up, Bob…” -Removed dialog, “I want Julia to live.” -Removed dialog, “Jack, you’re doing the right thing.” -Removed audio effects in outer space shot -Removed V.O. -Re-sequenced closing shots -Edited/Added music -Re-edited ending sequence to exclude Tech 52 reveal.

Additional Notes:

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Other Sources:

Additional music included from the Oblivion Motion Picture Soundtrack.

Special Thanks:

Reave