Directed by:
Steven SpielbergCinematography:
Janusz KaminskiComposer:
John WilliamsCast:
Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max von Sydow, Patrick Kilpatrick, Kathryn Morris, Lois Smith, Peter Stormare, Jessica Capshaw, Tim Blake Nelson (more)VOD (2)
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Based on a short story by the late Philip K. Dick, this science fiction-thriller reflects the writer's familiar preoccupation with themes of concealed identity and mind control. Tom Cruise stars as John Anderton, a Washington, D.C. detective in the year 2054. Anderton works for "Precrime", a special unit of the police department that arrests murderers before they have committed the actual crime. Precrime bases its work on the visions of three psychics or "precogs" whose prophecies of future events are never in error. When Anderton discovers that he has been identified as the future killer of a man he's never met, he is forced to become a fugitive from his own colleagues as he tries to uncover the mystery of the victim-to-be's identity. When he kidnaps Agatha (Samantha Morton), one of the precogs, he begins to formulate a theory about a possible frame- up from within his own department. (20th Century Fox AU)
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An excellent sci-fi crime movie that shows that Steven Spielberg is in better form than ever and Tom Cruise likewise. Breathtaking action scenes wrapped up in a story that makes you think about and follow the unraveling story with bated breath. The action scenes are absolutely top-notch. The part where John Anderton is being followed in the car factory is one of the best scenes ever to emerge in this genre. And of course Spielberg’s typical detachedness and gentle irony in places bordering on black humor. The vision of the year 2054 on one hand is captivating and on the other both desolate and terrifying. The gradual loss of freedom, commercials that address passers-by using their names, eye scanners at every step. Minority Report is a masterpiece with an amazing visual side (Kaminski is a genius), great music (Williams), brilliant directing (Spielberg) and excellent acting performances (Cruise, Sydow, Farrell). The only thing that I might fault Minority Report for is the last five minutes when the story fizzles out and slowly crawls toward the credits. 9/10
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Yes! If you forget Dick's original story, which is a long way off, Spielberg has made a completely riveting sci-fi with a rather possibly visionary view of the future, when our ideas will be under control and we are punished for crimes we will not be able to commit. The story is not based on action scenes (but the few sequences are worth it), but rather on a well-constructed story with a surprising point. Unfortunately, the point is over extended in a Spielbergian way, and the film loses steam at the end and kind of loses its head. At least it keeps part of its core. In the end, the film and Cruise (almost) are excellent!
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It's a very good film, but it won't become a cult classic like Blade Runner. I don't know what Philip K. Dick would say about the sweet happy ending, but you have to expect something like that from the eternal child of Spielberg. Ideal popcorn entertainment to fight off boredom, nothing more than that.
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Minority Report is an intelligent, well-plotted and visually captivating blockbuster whose plot continuity unfortunately loses the necessary harmony in the crucial final third of the movie. It is also a purely commercial flick which, on the one hand, elevates mediocre entertainment to a higher level but, on the other hand, “wastes” the excellent subject matter and the creative talent of two brilliant filmmakers (Steven Spielberg and Janusz Kaminski). They had the potential to create a once-in-a-decade gem of the genre.
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A dark and visually stunning gem that deserves to be among the best films of 2002. The master shows himself in full form, confirming his reputation as one of the greatest directors of all time. Minority Report is a smart film, relying mainly on an excellent screenplay, which, along with the incredibly detailed production design and great performance by Tom Cruise, makes you forget about occasional slightly sentimental moments that are a regular occurrence for Spielberg. The visual effects are breathtaking, as is Samantha Morton in the role of the precog. The scenes with her are amazing and the veteran Max von Sydow certainly doesn't need to be ashamed of his performance either. Add to that a unique visual style, beautifully tinted camera filters, and thrilling action. Spielberg is still at the top.
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