Oblivion (2013)

S.S.D.D.

Jack and Victoria live on a post-apocalyptic earth which had been devastated by alien invaders.  Everyday Jack does his job as a patrolman and mechanic. When a mysterious ship lands on earth, Jack learns secrets that he was never supposed to learn.  Tom Cruise does a good job in his role, although his performances rarely vary from role to role.  Speaking of playing the same role, Morgan Freeman is a great actor, but I honestly get tired of seeing him in pretty much every other film playing almost the same type of character.  There had to be someone less cliche and more suited for this role than him.  However, for a big budget Hollywood sci-fi film, Oblivion is a respectable crossover of the 'alien invasion' and 'post-apocalyptic' genres.

With more than enough mystery, action, and suspense to be interesting, Oblivion gets 3.5 out of 5 Poblanos!

Director: Joseph Kosinski
Writer: Karl Gajdusek, Michael Arndt, Joseph Kosinski
Starring: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough, Olga Kurylenko, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Melissa Leo
Rotten Tomatoes: 54%
Metacritic: 54%

Extraterrestre (2011)

So what happened last night?

Julio wakes up in a strange apartment with a strange woman.  Neither of them remember much about the previous night's exploits.  And to make things even more confusing, apparently aliens invaded earth while they slept.  From the director of Los cronocrimenes (Timecrimes) comes a lighthearted approach to the alien invasion genre.  The bigger sci-fi concepts sreve as the backdrop for what it really, a romantic comedy.  This film is funny and endearing.  Great writing, great acting and great cinematography make this film more than just a sci-fi flick or just a romantic comedy.  Most definitely one of my new favorite movies. 

Extraterrestre gets 4 out of 5 Poblanos!

Director: Nacho Vigalondo
Writer: Nacho Vigalondo
Starring: Michelle Jenner, Carlos Areces, Raúl Cimas and Julián Villagrán
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%

Metacritic: N/A