Minority Report (2002)

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• moon r

  
  A typical 30's style detective drama dressed in shiny aluminum so's you'd think it was the future ... but hey, that aluminum is really shiny.

• Kase V

  
  Spielberg's futuristic thriller 'Minority Report' is devilishly original and wickedly entertaining. Great performances surround the film, but the script and story are supremely entertaining. The effects are vivid and the camera work is fun. This is solid entertainment… More
  Spielberg's futuristic thriller 'Minority Report' is devilishly original and wickedly entertaining. Great performances surround the film, but the script and story are supremely entertaining. The effects are vivid and the camera work is fun. This is solid entertainment from the future.

• EightThirty .

  
  03/01/2011 (TELEVISION) <b>A very cool film!</b> I saw this when I was younger and couldn't fully understand it, but seeing it now is like wow, that was an awesome movie. It's really complicated and sophisticated in ideas but the way it was simplified so that… More
  03/01/2011 (TELEVISION) <b>A very cool film!</b> I saw this when I was younger and couldn't fully understand it, but seeing it now is like wow, that was an awesome movie. It's really complicated and sophisticated in ideas but the way it was simplified so that the average mind could grasp was well told indeed, I really get it now. A nice blend of suspense and a perfect choice for a sci-fi hit. The ideas for what it could look like in 2040 or something just looked believable and made sense. There was just so many cool things in this flick and I enjoyed sitting through this one. When the twists began, the movie had my undivided attention and I wanted to see why and how these things were occurring, questions began to surface as I peered on to find out. <i>An enjoyable sci-fi suspense thriller flick and a good sit for those boring nights.</i>

• paul o

  
  A Spielberg film is usually a good film so his adaptation to Phillip K. Dick brings his short story into a cinematic box office hit. Tom Cruise, Colin Ferrel, and other actors bring their A game with a nice premise and action to back them up. Worth the watch.

• xGary X

  
  An experimental police unit that uses precognitive "seers" to prevent murders from being committed before they happen has to hunt one of its own when its commander appears in one of the visions gunning down a complete stranger. Steven Spielberg's pedigree shines through… More
  An experimental police unit that uses precognitive "seers" to prevent murders from being committed before they happen has to hunt one of its own when its commander appears in one of the visions gunning down a complete stranger. Steven Spielberg's pedigree shines through in yet another sci-fi based upon a tale by Philip K. Dick, containing many of his familiar ingredients, including time paradox, the concept of free will versus destiny and the ethics and morality of technology. These heady concepts are interwoven with Hollywood hi-tec imagery and blockbuster set pieces to produce a flashy, mainstream action film with far more intelligence than most. It's true that the film gets a little bogged down from time to time as Spielberg gets a little too carried away with his own effects budget and it takes itself a little too seriously for its own good, but the slick production design and his own uncanny knack for pacing and entertainment always keeps the twisting, turning plot on track. Clearly influenced by Blade Runner, it may not be the measure of Ridley Scott's classic, but thanks to some solid writing and fine performances it's still a damn fine entry into the sci-fi pantheon and probably Tom Cruise's best effort to date.

• Jeff "

  
  Minority Report is a decent Sci Fi action film. Directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Tom Cruise, Minority Report is entertaining, but is far from a great film. Frankly, I found Minority Report to be quite dull at times and I lost interest halfway through. I felt that the film… More
  Minority Report is a decent Sci Fi action film. Directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Tom Cruise, Minority Report is entertaining, but is far from a great film. Frankly, I found Minority Report to be quite dull at times and I lost interest halfway through. I felt that the film could have been much better than this, and considering that it's based on a short story by Science Fiction writer Phillip K. Dick who also wrote Do Android Dream of Electric Sheep? This was the basis for the classic film Blade Runner. However considering this, Minority Report is a bit disappointing. I was entertained, but most of the time the film was boring, and uninteresting. I felt that the movie could have been much better, and considering that it has an interesting concept for its plot, this could have been a great film. However, I bored most of the time, the film was too long and overall, and the film could have been done much better. The film was a decent, entertaining flick, nothing more. I really don't see why this film has gotten so much praise; films like Blade Runner were far superior and better acted with more depth to its story. Minority Report goes all over the place, and never does anything to elevate the film from being a decent film to a great film. That's unfortunate because the plot was very good, but the execution of the ideas on-screen weren't that well done. Most of the time this was a boring and dull film. A decent film, but it never becomes a great film. I'll stick with Blade Runner. I didn't hate this film, just felt that it could have been a bit better.

• Brad W

  
  Minority Report is one of the best Sci Fi movies ever made. Tom Cruise was a good actor in this, and thats very rare for me. The effects are amazing and are truly by the hand of Spielberg. But what I really loved was the story, it was so detailed and well made. The plot is about… More
  Minority Report is one of the best Sci Fi movies ever made. Tom Cruise was a good actor in this, and thats very rare for me. The effects are amazing and are truly by the hand of Spielberg. But what I really loved was the story, it was so detailed and well made. The plot is about John Anderton, a cop who has invented a system called Minority Report, a system that can tell the crimes before they happen, and when John becomes one of them he is dragged into a crime he never would do, unless he can change his future, and discover who tricked them. But my one problem was the psychic people were really creepy and looked like they were gonna puke. People will love this movie, I know I did.

• KJ P

  
  In yet another brilliant masterpiece of filmmaking by Steven Spielberg, he proves again that he is not a force to be reckoned with. The story of stopping a pre-crime already seems perfectly original to me, but when the entire cast is magnificent, the action is jaw-dropping, and the… More
  In yet another brilliant masterpiece of filmmaking by Steven Spielberg, he proves again that he is not a force to be reckoned with. The story of stopping a pre-crime already seems perfectly original to me, but when the entire cast is magnificent, the action is jaw-dropping, and the dialogue is stupendous, it only adds to the sure picture perfect look and feel of Minority Report. Tom Cruise goes for a new take, not only as an action star, but as a science fiction superstar in a role that I will remember for a long time. This is one of the best sci-fi/action films I have ever seen. Spielberg has done it again!

• Kristijonas F

  
  Even nearly a decade after its conception, this film still manages to hold its title as one of the most imaginative and self-assured pictures describing mankind's technological future. And the story... just when you think that you've figured out the plot, it just throws you… More
  Even nearly a decade after its conception, this film still manages to hold its title as one of the most imaginative and self-assured pictures describing mankind's technological future. And the story... just when you think that you've figured out the plot, it just throws you another curve-ball. Very taut direction.

• Sergio G

  
  Again Steven Spielberg based on a short story of Philip K. Dick. What a result! Police aprehending criminals seconds prior to commit murder. How can you prove your innocence? Why would you murder someone if you know they're watching your future? Excellent.

• Drake T

  
  For a piece of fiction that borrows so many real-world elements it sometimes has trouble finding solid ground to stand on with it's bold themes/ideologies. But as this noir SciFi thriller unfolds things just get better. The movie's plot gently rides on top of this… More
  For a piece of fiction that borrows so many real-world elements it sometimes has trouble finding solid ground to stand on with it's bold themes/ideologies. But as this noir SciFi thriller unfolds things just get better. The movie's plot gently rides on top of this fascinating futuristic world in a suspenseful tale of free will.

• Melvin W

  
  Minority Report is a very good sci-fi thriller. The story is exciting and compelling and never allows the movie to become boring. The performances for the most part were good. I didn't really care for Nelson or Stormares acting in this movie but everyone else was good. Speilberg… More
  Minority Report is a very good sci-fi thriller. The story is exciting and compelling and never allows the movie to become boring. The performances for the most part were good. I didn't really care for Nelson or Stormares acting in this movie but everyone else was good. Speilberg really does a great job weaving the different twists and turns the movie takes.

• Jennifer X

  
  Wins the award for most product placement to ever grace the surface of a movie. Talk about sensory overload...

• Shawn E

  
  A fast paced sci-fi action mystery with a great concept. The action sequences are well done and Cruise is a perfect fit for his role.

• Conner R

  
  I'm pretty sure that this is my favorite of the two collaborations between Cruise/Spielberg. It has everything an action movie should have, everything good sci-fi should have and everything a great drama should have. The look of the movie is probably its most obvious standout… More
  I'm pretty sure that this is my favorite of the two collaborations between Cruise/Spielberg. It has everything an action movie should have, everything good sci-fi should have and everything a great drama should have. The look of the movie is probably its most obvious standout element, but the story behind it is as equally strong and warranting of such a stylized shooting style. Tom Cruise delivers one of his many flawless performances; this might be his most wounded character to date. Even though the central conflict is enough to have your attention, the concept of Pre-Crime is cool enough to keep your attention and raise all the right questions. This happens to be probably the most convincing futuristic landscapes of all time. Instead of making everything fantastical or destructive, this uses our world with a few standout modifications. Even after 8 years, it still has the same breath-taking impact.

• Albert K

  
  Don't judge this movie by its cover; its an intelligent, complex, and imaginative movie that presents a challenging question to audiences that continue to stir up debates. Its an incredible sci-fi movie, it has imaginative action, it has great dialogue, and it actually has a… More
  Don't judge this movie by its cover; its an intelligent, complex, and imaginative movie that presents a challenging question to audiences that continue to stir up debates. Its an incredible sci-fi movie, it has imaginative action, it has great dialogue, and it actually has a reason to place the plot into the future! All this is wrapped up in a neat package that has been meticulously detailed out to bring us a great movie. A must watch.

• Lewis C

  
  "But it didn't fall. You caught it. The fact that you prevented it from happening doesnt change the fact that it was *going* to happen." This blockbuster collaberation between Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg just happens to be one of my favorite sci-fi movies, one of… More
  "But it didn't fall. You caught it. The fact that you prevented it from happening doesnt change the fact that it was *going* to happen." This blockbuster collaberation between Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg just happens to be one of my favorite sci-fi movies, one of my favorite Tom Cruise movies, and one of my favorite Spielberg movies. It's a gritty, exciting thrill ride that excels in special effects and action, but doesn't solely rely on those two elements. In a near-future world where a few select people have the ability to see murders before they happen, three of these "precogs" have been used by a special government organization known as Precrime to prevent a single murder from happening in Washington D.C. for six years. But, on the eve of the program possibly being expanded nationwide, Precrime officer John Anderton (Tom Cruise) is predicted by the system to murder a man he's never met before in the next few days. Does he allow himself to meekly be captured? Of course not, that wouldn't be much of a movie, would it? The world of Minority Report is futuristic, but still very much grounded in reality and how metropolitan America may well look in forty years. The movie is filmed with a blue filter that makes everything seem very cold and urban, and it suits the tone perfectly. Cruise is great, and wisely leaves most of his charm and boyishness at home under Spielberg's direction. This is a serious and at times quite dark character for him, and he nailed it. Minority Report strikes a great balance between action and story, and while the plot may not ultimately be the most original ever on its most basic level, it's certainly effective and interesting. This is the sci-fi movie that I recommend to people who may not normally be into the genre, because it's sure to entertain, regardless of its classification. If you have even a mild interest in it, don't delay in seeing it.

• Richard C

  
  B+

• Steven C

  
  "Minority Report" is brawny entertainment. Steven Spielberg's vision is complex, detailed and full of imagination. Tom Cruise delivers another fine action performance. This is a film that dazzles the eyes and the mind.

• Jens S

  
  Steven Spielberg's spectacular view on the not too distant future is as pessimistic as realistic, especially the mix of old architecture with new high tech seems plausible. The story raises interesting questions of morale and has quite a few twists to offer. It's Sci-Fi, cop… More
  Steven Spielberg's spectacular view on the not too distant future is as pessimistic as realistic, especially the mix of old architecture with new high tech seems plausible. The story raises interesting questions of morale and has quite a few twists to offer. It's Sci-Fi, cop thriller, dystopia and all of it convincingly so. Of course the action is breathtaking and the pacing excellent, you can expect no less from Spielberg. Some scenes are a bit more sickening than necessary, but the overall experience is extremely satisfying and entertaining. The acting is top notch too, Colin Farrell and Samatha Morton recommended themselves for more with great performances here. A highlight of the genre.

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