Minority Report2002

81/100 I don't know how to begin this review. I am glad to be introduced into the genre of movies about Tom Cruise being betrayed by the government he works for, and I'm not sure if any of the other ones are going to top this one. First of all, this might be the best combination of director and actor I've seen so far. Spielberg's directing is strong as ever here, perhaps stronger, and you can see him evolving with the technology of the times. There are so many creative and imaginative setpieces, with my favourite being an apartment sequence where a group of mechanical "spyders" being set loose to search for Tom Cruise's character. Cruise himself also does a great job as John Atherton, the cop set up as a murderer. I was invested in the film mostly thanks to his acting. One critique I have is that some of the action scenes, especially the ones in the car factory, are a bit implausible in terms of stunts and actions. However, Cruise's acting still keeps me engaged, as I'm more worried for Atherton than I am put off by the unrealistic action. However, I also have to give some credit to the script in this regard. The action scenes are seamlessly woven into the plot, and are so high-action that any complaints are null and void, even if you look past the fantastic direction and acting behind them. The worldbuilding and visuals are another thing I particularly liked. The central concept of the "Pre-Cogs" and Precrime is an interesting hook, and it's just part of the amazing world this film builds. The way society has evolved in this movie is great, making up somewhat for even the at times dated effects. There are so many inventive gadgets and ideas on display here that it's impossible not to be drawn in by the world the film presents. My favourite were the gravity guns, I just really like how they look and sound. These effects and visuals are great, but by far the script's greatest strength is how it handles the themes. The worldbuilding fades into the background so we can accept it as it is, leaving the film free to explore the dilemmas at its core. To say more would be spoilers even more extreme than those already in this review, and I really don't wish to spoil this film, as I believe it's best when watched blind, or nearly blind at any rate. It's a great movie, and so far, proves one of Spielberg's best. I can't recommend it enough if you enjoy sci-fi, noir or just film in general.