THIS WEEKEND'S BOX-OFFICE: 4/19/2013

Opening this weekend is Tom Cruise's Oblivion, I have to see this along with 42 

Oblivion

PROS:

- Universal is banking on the star power of Tom Cruise combined with the big scale sci-fi genre in which he's had past success.

- As the only wide release of the weekend, competition will be minimal.

- The film's marketing campaign has heavily pushed the film as a pre-summer event.

CONS:

- Cruise's star power has diminished, though it's becoming clear that he can still draw with the right film. Is Oblivion it?

- With 42 breaking out last week and now receiving strong word of mouth, some of Oblivion's potential audience could opt for a more sure bet instead.

- Social network tracking has been mediocre over the last few months.

Are you going to see Oblivion this weekend?