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Collateral offers a change of pace for Tom Cruise as a ruthless contract killer, but that's just one of many reasons to recommend this well-crafted thriller. It's from Michael Mann, after all, and the director's stellar track record with crime thrillers (Thief, Manhunter, and especially Heat) guarantees a rich combination of intelligent plotting, well-drawn characters, and escalating tension, beginning here when icy hit-man Vincent (Cruise) recruits cab driver Max (Jamie Foxx) to drive him through a nocturnal tour of Los Angeles, during which he will execute five people in a 10-hour spree. While Stuart Beattie's screenplay deftly combines intimate character study with raw bursts of action (in keeping with Mann's directorial trademark), Foxx does the best work of his career to date (between his excellent performance in Ali and his title-role showcase in Ray), and Cruise is fiercely convincing as an ultra-disciplined sociopath. Jada Pinkett-Smith rises above the limitations of a supporting role, and Mann directs with the confidence of a master, turning L.A. into a third major character (much as it was in the Mann-produced TV series Robbery Homicide Division). Collateral is a bit slow at first, but as it develops subtle themes of elusive dreams and lives on the edge, it shifts into overdrive and races, with breathtaking precision, toward a nail-biting climax. --Jeff Shannon
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The seemingly obligatory director's commentary is not on this two-disc set of Michael Mann's slick thriller yet the extras are so good you won't miss it. On the surface, there's nothing out of the ordinary here with the exception of a few minutes of rehearsal footage, but everything is just so darn interesting to watch. Mann and his stars dish about the making of the film, including the creation of Cruise's assassin. The nighttime shooting (shot digitally and transferred sublimely) is examined along with a single deleted scene (with a clear explanation on why it was cut). Think the climatic finale aboard a train was shot on a subway for convenience? No, Mann just wanted to control the backgrounds! Best of all, hit "play all" and view the entire second disc with no return-to-menu nuisance. --Doug Thomas
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I like Tom and was keen to see this film especially as he is the bad guy. This is definitely a good performance by Tom and Jamie. Set in one night it feels like real-time. The pace is good - I don't think I was bored at any point. A must see film!
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Definitely in my top three films ever. Collateral manages to get the right balance between action and a multi-dimensional plot. At times the suspense is phenomenal, and while there is violence and gore, it is superbly done and integral to the story rather than being gratuitous and repetitive. The storyline is gripping and frequently surprisingly moralistic and thought-provoking, and the gunfight in the Fever club shows some outstanding choreography coupled with a great trance/electronica tune (an Oriental-language version of "Ready Steady Go!" by Paul Oakenfold). Excellent film all round with a great cast and an excellent storyline: buy it.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I didn't get around to seeing this in the cinema, and now after having watched the DVD twice I really regret it. A fantastic movie.
Tom Cruise has never been better as the icy psychopath Vincent, and Jamie Foxx proves that he's not only a very funny comedian but an excellent straight actor.
It's rare to get a thriller from Hollywood for adults with grown up people in all the roles. It didn't pull its punches either, and I particularly liked the downbeat ending. Jamie and Jada both looked as if they'd been through a hellish experience by the end. There was no false happy Hollywood ending tacked on to make the audience feel good, which in my view turned an excellent story into a classic. Tom Cruise make more movies like this please!
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collateral dvd
good dvd, great watch, not a fan of tom cruise but it is a good film, would highly recommed this dvd as jamie fox is in it and he is amazing in it.
Published 3 months ago by anniegeturgun
An Awesome Crime Thriller
Collateral is the story of a cab driver(Foxx) who picked up the wrong passagner(Cruise), who turns out to be a hitman. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ciaran Hillock
My type of film
These type of films have been kicked out of the mainstream film industry by full on action packed rubbish and it's good to see real talent. Read more
Published 8 months ago by SSKS
Collateral
A really good watch edge of the seat stuff for the whole film Vincent(Tom Cruise) is the just the coolest man alive......
Published 10 months ago by Anthony Quinlan
I really like this film, It isn't the greatest though
I really enjoyed Collateral, when watching a film you should remember to become "absorbed" in the film's world. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kiwi_Ein
Why? What are you going to do about it?
Collateral is directed by Michael Mann and stars Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. It's written by Stuart Beattie, scored by James Newton Howard and the cinematographer is Dion Beebe. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Spike Owen
Quality ride all the way.
Crusie again shows what a excellent villain he can play as previously seen in Interview With A Vampire. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Tec-know
tom at his best
tom cruise is great here as the hitman in michael manns tough action thriller. *****
Published 20 months ago by mr mark mooney
Great Film - Poor Blu Ray
Great Film, Tom Cruise and Jamie Fox Are Brilliant In This Film, the only thing that is wrong with the bluray is the grainey picture. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. R. Clarke
BLU-RAY REVIEW
I've seen the two extremes of Tom Cruise this weekend. The bloody awful half in War of the Worlds and then the magestic assassin of Collateral. Read more
Published 23 months ago by The usual suspect
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