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[JoBlo]

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[bigred760]

I think the first thing that lead me to want to watch this movie was the concept itself. The whole idea of stopping murders before they happen because of three psychics (two of them being twins apparently- go figure). Then there was the fact that Spielberg was behind the camera the whole time and so I went to go see this sucker.
It does not disappoint. As always, with Spielberg, there is action, suspense, cool special fx, some ethical question behind the story, and the inevitable villain that noone seems to be able to figure out who it is.
The action mixes in the effects which includes Tom Cruise using somebody with a jetpack as a flying wrecking crew, a short fight scene between Cruise and Colin Farrell, and basically Cruise fighting off others with jet packs.
The suspense was basically will Tom get caught by his pursuers, and what will happen in the end. Spielberg does it well (as he always does) so that's all I'm going to say about that. Watch the movie.
The basic ethical question in this Spielberg flick involves should people be charged for something they haven't done yet. There's a cool little (as in short) exchange between Tom Cruise and Colin Farrell on the topic near the beginning of the movie. It wasn't touched upon that much, but it's there.
I think Spielberg does a good job in keeping what's behind Tom Cruise's killing a secret and basically it being him trying to elude his pursuers and basically avoiding killing who he's supposed to kill.
The one thing I didn't like was the way the story basically told the audience who was behind this. I found it to be a lot like L.A. Confidential. Despite that little tidbit, it was well worth the wait to Spielberg's new movie.


8/10

[inglourious basterd]

Minority Report -- 9/10

Movies, like books, are incredible in their ability to appeal to a variety of individuals. Unlike books, however, movies have the uncanny ability to cause reactions and interactions because of the visual element that is added. With this added dimension, filmmakers are sometimes able to create realistic worlds that parallel our own reality. Great filmmakers like Kubrick, Lucas, and Spielberg have been able to create these worlds with a variety of techniques: with movies like A Clockwork Orange and A.I.:Artificial Intelligence those who look at movies from a literary level are satisfied and with movies like Star Wars and Indiana Jones, those who love action and suspense are satiated. Fortunately, there comes an occasional rare film like Minority Report that have the uncanny ability to satisfy three groups: those who analyze film from a literary perspective, those who enjoy film for its high level of entertainment, and those who want a little bit of each.

The intention of this review was not to give away the plot of the film. For the simple purposes of this review, all that needs to be understood is that this movie is simply about the use of precognition in law. The movie presents the results of the system, it dissects its ethics, and, as is the motivation of one of the characters in the film, it points out the flaws in its system. The film leaves it up to the viewer to extrapolate the relationship of flaws in its world to our own.

Although this may sound convoluted (or not), this is an intermediate level of the film. On the surface is a suspenseful action film that skillfully uses innovative camera shots, ticking clocks, incredible action, and great computer graphics to win over any viewer.

The success of this movie will be because of its versatility. I loved the movie because of Spielberg's great talent in knowing how to leave the viewer in suspense. This suspense, however, would not have been what it was if not for the superb acting that was in the film. Tom Cruise (Detective Anderton) was able to intricately balance the action and depth of his role and Samantha Morton (Agatha) was able to create tension simply by her presence. Although I loved the movie for its suspense, I will continue to love it in future viewings because of what is left to uncover.

Although the Academy often forgets films that are released in the summer, I have little doubt that this film would be recognized for its incredible visuals, writing, acting, and directing. This film will please your eye, sicken your stomach, pick your brain, and will cause you to piss your pants, and root for the good guy. Take my word for it: see it when you can.

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[notchreturns]

Minorty Report
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
Written By: Scott Frank
Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrel, Max Von Sydow and Samantha Morton

A good action movie is one thing, but add in a complex, involving story, great visuals, brillant cinematography, and solid acting and you have "Minorty Report".I won't waste your time by telling you the plot, because I'd be surprised if you already didn't know it.What I can tell is that "Minorty Report" is a breath of fresh of air.It's film that perfectly blends action, story, and visuals all into one great film.First of all, the acting is superb on all cylinders.Cruise gives another solid performance as the tortured detective who's running for his life.Samantha Morton steals the show as the Pre-Cog Agatha.Colin Farrel and Max Von Sydow are equally good.In smaller roles, Peter Stormare and Mike Binder give very memraoble performances.The cinematography is astonising.The use of shadows and light are put to great use."Minorty Report" has several memorable shots including a a awesome overhead the lasts nearly a minute going from room to room and a brillant two-shot with Morton's head laying on Cruises shoulder.You have to see it to believe it.Don't worry action fan's will be pleased as well.The jet pack chase is long and fun and it doesnt end there.It goes right to another great chase in a factory.Good stuff indeed.

So far, "Minorty Report" is my best of 2002.I give a very, very solid 9/10.

[Strider]

Minority Report (2002)

Rated PG-13 for Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence, Language, & Some Sexuality

Director: Steven Speilberg

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Starring Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Tim Blake Nelson, & Max Von Sydow.

John Anderton (Tom Cruise) works for a special department called "precrime". With the help of three psychics called "precogs", every agent working there can prevent crimes before they are committed. On one day, John discovers that he will kill someone that he doesn't know. He then decides to run from everybody who wants to capture him until he can ppove his innocence.

It amazes me that Steven Speilberg and Tom Cruise have never collaborated and decide to make a film. Now that their first collaboration has arrived in theaters, only one word can describe their film... great. "Minority Report" is a completely fascinating film that held my interest from beginning to end. It is definitely up there with such great Sci-Fi films as "Blade Runner", "Dark City", "The Matrix", and "Alien".

Despite what anybody thinks, Tom Cruise is a very good actor. And he shows in this film that he has tremendous talent as an actor. In my honest opinion, this is Cruise's best performance to date. He has never been better. It is definitely a performance that should not go over-looked by the academy this year. Cruise's character, "John Anderton", is a great one. Throughout the film, I was constantly rooting for him, and I also felt sorry for him as well. This is one of the most memorable characters of this year, so far. Back to the acting, Cruise has a wonderful supporting cast behind him. Colin Farrell is just amazing, and proves that he can act, and he is one of the most promising new talents out there today. And last but not least, Samantha Morton and Max Von Sydow's performances are just wonderful.

Steven Speilberg, the greatest director in the entire world, has once again shown us that he knows how to make a great Sci-Fi movie with intelligence, originality, and emotion. "Minority Report" is a brilliant, futuristic film noir that ranks as one of Speilberg's best films, and his most entertaining film since "Jurassic Park". "Minority Report" is one of the many films that reminds me why I go to the movies, why I love movies, and why I appreciate the art of film.

Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Grade: 9/10

Strider

[Nate6]

MINORITY REPORT

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Rarely, very rarely, can a film set 52 years in the future seem realistic. This film accomplishes that rare feat.

I need not give a plot overview in this review, you can get one from any site. I'll focus instead on why this is my first 10/10 all year.

Steven Spielberg is a director who knows the story. He's from the old school: he puts his trust in plot and character over visual effects. Jaws and A.I. are other examples of this. He uses the effects afterward as a story enhancement, NOT a story dependant. This makes all the difference. I actually gave a flying crap what happened to John Anderton in this film. The imagery he uses, especially the shot above, so beautiful yet disturbing, and the hilarious sequence in which Anderton chases his eyes down a tunnel (you heard me)
is moving.

Now on to the performances. This film gives, I think, the finest male performance and the finest female performance all year. Tom Cruise, as John Anderton, is absolutely astounding. You can't take your eyes off of him, he goes from a smooth, yet troubled cop to a desperate fugitive so swiftly and smoothly you don't even know what is happening until it has happened. Possibly his best performance. The same goes for Samantha Morton as pre-cog Agatha, she is 100% in such an odd, difficult character. I'm starting a Best Supporting Actress Oscar campaign for her! As well, Colin Farrell does a great smarmy bad guy and Max Von Sydow, one of the greatest actors in film history, is back in fine form as Precrime Director Lamar Burgess.

Now, the plot IS confusing. It really is. Anyone who says they found the plot easy to follow the whole way through is a dirty rotten liar. But the plot NEEDS to be confusing, it's a futuristic mystery. Luckily it's all explained in the end or I'd still be figuring it out. Scott Frank, who wrote the superb Out of Sight, does a great job here. You come to take the advice of one of the films characters: "Trust no one." This is one of those movies.

Maybe the best part about Minority Report is that it makes you think. Not just think about the plot (because you will be) but think about the whole Precrime idea. What if a flaw were to happen? And is Precrime a morally good idea, arresting people before they have committed a crime? These are the great questions raised by this film, so steeped in rich plot and characterization, terrific performances, great imagery and visual effects, that you won't soon be forgetting.

10/10

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[Jerk Shapiro]

Minority Report... The movie has as many twists and turns as any I've ever seen. It definitely will have you guessing until the end...

02's best film so far


**** stars (excellent)

[movieDUDE68686]

Minority Report (2002)
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrel, Max Von Sydow and Samantha Morton

"Minority Report" starts out great, and stays great through out the constantly engaging 2 hours and 40 minutes. Tom Cruise is just perfect for the role, along with Colin Farrel's and Samantha Morton's. It had be up all last night, thinking if it was better than AI; which I decided was better And if it was the best film of 2002; which I decided it was. Steven Speilberg is still in an A.I. state of mine; good thing! Minority Report, is very dark, discusting at times, brilliant, amazing, and one of the all times greats. I hope that Minority Report will not be forgotten during the award season for special fx, and the movie itself! Minority Report is like nothing you have ever seen, and quite possibly will be the best movie of the year!

Minority Report: oooo/ooooo

[Fergus]

My take on Spielberg's Minority Report

SOME POSSIBLE SPOILERS, be on the lookout.

I have been looking forward to this film being made for about three years, when it was first announced, then put on hold. What first grabbed me when I first heard about it was the premise, which is highly original, unlike anything I had heard before. My expectations increased but were put on hold when Spielberg set about the task to make AI, which turned out really good, though I have reservations, it was a well done effort. I expected much from this film when I entered it, and I think those expectations were a little too high, but were no less about the same height as when I saw Memento. Picture a boiler ready to explode, which is how excited I was about seeing the film. Also, I think that Spielberg is one of the great directors, though not as good as a few others. He is still a gifted filmmaker, who I think has had the most luck of any director, churning out quite a few masterpieces in his time. So I entered "Minority Report" with the same frame of mind as I do with all other movies, and that is to be observant.

How he came up with some of these ideas is beyond me, but I will agree, this vision of the future is amazing. The approach to the future is not about dazzling us with visuals without a purpose, they are all thrown in there to serve a purpose. The only idea that was funny, but didn't really have a place was the cereal box, but it was still a great idea. You will see some great visuals. The photography is also very astonishing. In certain scenes, the white lights are almost blinding at times, but I think they made the shots stand out in a good way.

Some critics reviews I have read comment on the film noir aspect of the film. But I believe that it doesn't successfully create that noirish aspect successfully enough. There are moments of noir, but the picture itself is too bright. So, I dismiss the critics who point that out, because it never is a real film noir. But, it does use it somewhat to the effect that it creates its own feel. My advice was that the colors should stand out more, there was almost too much blue-gray-white, that it got lost in the flim. They should've worked with the colors, though if they did and did not come up successful, that is fine by me, it is just something I would have suggested.

I fear that this film is already being raved about to the extent that it might be labeled as "overrated" one day. I don't want it to become that, but I think that it is being hailed too much. Iam in no way suggesting it is a bad movie, but that it cannot back up the raves in later viewings. A film with that trait in my mind is Casablanca.

The story itself is well drawn. The premise is made believable, except for one major hole, and that is when the spiders identify Cruise with his new eyes. He was supposed to go blind, but its understandable; they probably didn't know where to take that. There were actually two false endings. Two different points in the film where I thought the film would end, but it kept going. It surprised me, and I liked that. There are quite a few twists in the film, though I think that the FINAL one is predictable a while before you get to it. I still think this is the most original, and overall best film of the year as of this point.

Acting is great across the board. Cruise stays away from his "smile" much throughout the film, and he really got into this character. There is one scene that is all his where he becomes emotional, and is some really good acting. Samantha Morton is the standout in the film, she was in her character better than anyone else in the film. I would like to see here get a supporting actress nomination, since she didn't win an oscar in 99'. She also has one scene where it is all her, and she blew me away. One day, she will be great, I can see it. Colin Farrell lends strong support. And Lois Smith turns in a surprisingly strong and energetic performance as the creator of the Pre-Crime system.

I was gripped from the very beginning by the story, the atmosphere, the characters and the fun moments. Save for Signs, this looks to be the best of all the summer films, and I would definitely pay to see it again.

(****1/2) of five or (9/10)

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Minority Report
starring:Tom Cruise,Colin Ferrel
Directed by:Steven Speilberg
PG-13

Well most of you all know Steven Speilberg is my idol or simply put it,my GOD.So of course I was all exited about Minority Report.Not just because Speilberg was directing it(but that was a lot of the reason).But as well the movie looked cool to me.It seemed like a weird and dark Sci-Fi movie.Something Stanely Kubrik would do.I think Speilberg is trying to make it up to Kubrik after the failure of A.I.,which happened to be on of my fav’s of 2001.But if not,well then Speilberg has a new side to himself,and I like it.

Minority Report is set in the future in the year 2050 or something like that.Crusie plays a cop who is part of future crime.This place where these weird humans can see into the future and see murders happening before they are commited.So Tommy arrest people before the commit the crime.But then it is prodicted that he is killing someone.So he goes on the run and twists and turns ensue.

Speilberg’s new film is mind blowing,effects wise.These effects aren’t cheesy like Spider-Man.These effects are real.The good thing about this film is that,the effects aren’t the whole film.Yes there surroding me but there not the one’s telling the story,Speilberg is.The effects were great though,they brought feel to the movie.

Cruise was pretty good.His acting isn’t going to win him an Oscar or not even and MTV movie award.I just didn’t believe his pain.It didn’t make me cry when he is watching old movies of his dead son.No acting wasn’t really a special feature in this film.It was just there.Colin Ferrel did piss me off a lot though,I don’t know why.Like look at him Mr.Big shot because I’m the only one wearing a suit.He thought he was so special when he took over the unit.

This film went into it’s own world.It’s sick demeted own world,and there was no time more looking back.The scene with the creator of future crime,whoa.Ya it is very dark and that’s why I loved this film so much.The precogs they were pretty freaky.

I wouldn’t nesciarly say Minority Report is a summer shit movie.Hell it could’ve been realesed in November.It doesn’t say Big summer shit movie written on it.It’s very sick and twisted and very beautiful to look at.This is what filmaking is all about.

**** 1/2 (out of 5)

--Logan Groves


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[Phoenix]

Let me start off by saying this is the best movie of the year so far. Minority Report gets your interest with some good suspenseful action scenes early and then holds it with a very original and interesting story.

Steven Spielberg creates such a wonderful futuristic world, it's incredible and breathtaking. I normally dislike the futuristic worlds created by most movies but this is the best I've seen. That is due mainly to the fact that the world in MR could very much be how the world will look in the future, maybe not in 2054 but close. The world is not overwhelmed with technology and completely changed like in other movies. The infrastructure of the city (D.C.) is pretty much kept intact with our present time but cosmetically changed for a new transportation system and new technology. Hats off to Spielberg for not overdoing it like another well-know director (cough Star Wars cough).

The acting is great all around, especially Tom Cruise. I always found Tom Cruise annoying in movies with all his smiles and grins (the worst is in MI2 for me) but he seems to hold back with those facial expressions, thank God. I loved him in MR.

The story is great for a summer blockbuster. The first 20-30 minutes develops the whole pre-crime thing very well. Also the Tom Cruise character is very well developed and perfectly explains his actions later in the movie. Part of the story is done in a way like Mememto, that's right I'm comparing it to Mememto. John Anderton (Tom Cruise) is, of course, convicted of committing a "pre-crime" and you see end to his crime first, then you are taken on a journey on how Anderton got there. A tad bit like Mememto, nothing more, which keeps the middle of the movie very interesting. The story holds a lot of suspense through the whole film and it's pretty hard to guess what's coming next or how is he going to get away. The ending scene with Cruise and the villian is done great. The decision made at the end requires the character to ponder a very unique question. You really have no idea what they will do.

The only disappointment of the whole film is that it is not all that thought provoking. The whole "is pre-crime ethical?" thing is basically answered in the movie and more than once.

Needed to demand alittle more from your brain but still a masterpiece. Maybe I was just expecting too much.

Final grade 9/10.

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[Aaron]

awful, awful film. i dont understand why everyone liked this film. there are so many problems with it. for starters, it was the most poorly edited film i have ever seen. what the fuck was with all the stupid slapstick? tom cruise drinking the old milk: not funny. jetpack singing the hamburgers: not funny. in addition to not being funny, these scenes have no place in a two and a half hour movie. a movie should not be that fuckin long just so steven spielberg can show off his retarded sense of humor. also, the flow of the movie was just terrible. why does spielberg suddenly think people want to see TWO movies? just make one good one, not two stupid ones (im refering to the dumbass second ending in AI and the split in the middle of minority report after cruise kills that dude.
ok, enough with the editing, on to the plot holes. the most obvious plot hole is the fucking premise of the movie. how could the old dude have set tom cruise up?? he didnt implant a vision into the precogs' heads, and he certainly couldnt have changed the future . . . . so how could he have been behind the setup? it just doenst make sense--you cant change someones destiny. plot hole number 2: why did the precrime people arrest tom cruise when he was at his wife's house? he wasnt about to commit a crime. so . . . what the fuck? granted, he already did commit a crime, but shouldnt the regular police handle that? i mean, there must still be regular police in the future (considering the precogs cant see any crime but murder), so why did the precrime people arrest him? plot hole number 3: if the future is really gonna be that advanced, one would think that as soon as tom cruise was marked as a criminal, he wouldnt be granted access to government buildings. i mean, why did his eyes still gain him entry to the precrime building if he was a wanted man? dont they fuckin update the, like, database or whatever (but then again, those 9/11 terrorists were able to get back into america no problem even though they were known al queda members so . . . you never know). plot hole number 4: why did the pre-crime cops charge people with the "future murder" rather than just "attempted murder". it seems rather absurd to think up a new legal catergory when one already exists for the exact same thing.
ok. . . . this rant has gone on long enough. this was an awful movie (even worse than borne identity). steven spielberg just isnt a good director anymore. im sorry, he's just not. him and lucas should move to naples, florida and retire cause they suck.

peace.

[joemac]

Everywhere I look, this movie is getting rave reviews, but I just don't agree with them.

I felt the movie missed on a number of levels. First and foremost, the movie was about twenty minutes too long. Second, the ending was not only too "bright" for my tastes, but it was also spoon fed to you, basically "catching you up" in case you had fallen asleep for the past hour.

Third, I don't feel that there was much of a mystery here. Everything was pretty obvious, there weren't any big twists or sudden epiphanys, or anything like that. Any thinking person could have seen who the bad guy was, and with Spielberg behind the wheel, been able to predict how everything would eventually be resolved. To me, The Sixth Sense had a true revelation at the end. This had nothing of the sort.

Fourth, the way that Colin Farrell's character was disposed of was silly and a little heavy handed. It was just another example of how this film could have reached for something more and instead at the end got lazy.

I will agree that the atmosphere is amazingly well rendered, and that the acting is well done. This is a good sci-fi action film with a touch of mystery (if you don't actually try to think and connect the dots). It is a fun ride, except for the last third which is slow, grinding and didactic.

I don't think this was a bad movie, but I don't think it was a great movie like everyone else seems to think. I don't think it asked any questions except in a prefunctory, shallow kind of way. Basically, this film could have played with some compelling philosophical themes, particularly in metaphysics and moral philosophy, and instead just laid them out flat.

The way I feel, I would have been much happier if I had rented this movie instead of rushing to see it in the theater, and saved myself a few bucks.

Score: 6 out 10


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[DieHardBruceFan]

Let me start by saying that Steven Spielberg is my director God. He is my absolute favorite filmmaker ever, so there's my bias in this review. I was 8 years old when I saw ET and that movie-going experience made me want to be a filmmaker. Currently, I am 27 years old and a high school english teacher, so my dream has not been realized. . . yet. I have some lines in the water right now and with the first nibble I get BOOM! I am off to Hollywood, baby!
Enough about me- THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING! Yes, there are plot holes, but find me a sci-fi action film that doesn't have some minor flaws. Screw those flaws! Enjoy MINORITY REPORT for what is: a 2 1/2 hour thrill ride that pleasantly attacks the eyes(no pun intended), ears, mind, and heart. Tom Cruise is fantastic in this movie. He has never acted better in any of his action films. I feel that his best performance was in RAIN MAN, but this is his best "action movie performance." He really broke my heart in this one. MINORITY REPORT is part BLADE RUNNER, part INDIANA JONES, part cop/cat & mouse flick, but ALL Spielberg.
Next to FRAILTY, this is one of the year's best movies. I loved it.
Grade: A

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[Ron in LA]

Futuristic sci-fi action directed by Stephen Spielberg starring Tom Cruise as a high-tech cop running a crime prevention unit that uses the pre-cognitions of mutant seers to prevent murders. When the "pre-cogs" see Cruise as a future murderer, he becomes a fugitive within his own system. Spielberg scores major points for an elaborate, detailed, and oddly believable futuristic background. He uses his generous fx budget to good effect, both with exotic chase and fight scenes, and with gruesome and somewhat comical side gags. The film works as mystery/suspense as well, so despite running a tad long it is a crowd pleaser that loses points only for its ubiquitous product placements.

[Moviefreek]

When I saw these trailers, it looked good, but not something I wanted to run out and see. After the movie had been released friday and the reviews started pouring in that it was Excellent, I checked it out. I just got back from seeing it and here are my thoughts.
The acting in the film is flawless. Every actor was good including the minor characters that you could give a flip about. Tom Cruise is great as usuall and leads this movie.

The Special effects were good. I loved the cars, I want one. And they better learn somethign from this movie. If advertisements start calling out my name I will officially go insane. There isn't a whole lot of action, one scene really sticks out becouse its really the only in your face action sequence.

The Story is great. It's solid without any holes. I didn't detect any, but maybe after more viewings. This isn't one you can sit through and expect the answers to jump out at you. You must think while you watch, which is what I enjoy.

See this movie if you want to think while watching, don't see this movie if you are a blonde. See it for another idea of the future. See it for Tom's Performance. I report that Minority Report recieves an 8/10.

[SpongeMike182]

Minority Report 10/10

Steven Spielberg is my favorite director of all time. I've seen everyone of his films. Finally he teams up with Tom Cruise in the new movie Minority Report, a movie that ranks as a classic with Spielberg's other films

Premise: It's 2054 and the future has a new way of stopping murder called precrime. Precrime has made Washington DC safe for 6 years. The Precogs are three women that are able to predict murders that are about to happen. John Anderton is the leader of the squad. One day he comes across an old murder file found by Agatha who is one of the precogs. The next day John finds that he is going to murder somebody in 36 hours. He then escapes and finds out he must find the Minority Report located inside Agatha. On the way he finds strange encounters with other People. Will John be able to clear his own name? and What does the old murder file have to do with John?

Minority Report is Perfect. The special effects are amazing. The future has so many cool items. I want one of those sick sticks so i can make bullies throw up. I personally liked the fantasy center where you can be an mvp or have sex with anyone including celeberties or kill your own boss. The spiders were also neat looking. Tom Cruise gives a star making performance. Janusz Kaminski makes the film look like a darker sci-fi film. Spielberg has struck Pure gold. This is definitely one of his best films ever made. I reccomend this movie. Minority Report is not just a Sci-Fi Blockbuster but a Classic that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

[SummerTime7665]

This movie is so amazing that I'm going to have trouble telling you exactly how wonderful I thought that it was!!!
PLOT: Tom Cruise (hot) plays John Anderton who is head of the precrime unit in Washington D.C. in the year 2054. Precrime is a system in which "precogs" (psychic humans that are the result of a science experiment gone terribly wrong) They consistently receive visions of murders and they are absorbed by a milky substance and are printed on a ball and a screen. This system alone is amazing! At that point, John and many other cops stop this murder before it happens. Things are twisted when John finds out that he will be the perpitrator of a pre-meditated murder within 36 hours. He is to murder a man whom he has never met and would have no reason to kill. He runs away. It is then that he sets out to prove his innocence and find who set him up--or is it a set-up?
ACTING: Tom Cruise rocked in this role. He'll never get too old to do this kind of movie! The precogs were extremely chilling and freaky...a job well-done! I thought Colin Farrell was actually one of my favorite characters of the movie, even though he was supposed to be the villain. I admire anyone who can pull of a convincing American accent when they're another nationality, like he is. (He's Irish!)
The special effects in this movie were fabulous! I thought the eye-scanning deal was genius! I loved the animated cereal boxes and the street advertisements that addressed you personally. It was funny after John got his eyeballs changed and walked into a Gap and was identified as Mr. Yakimodo! That was funny! One of my favorite scenes was when John has Agatha, the precog with him in a mall and is being chased by the police. Agatha tells him various things to do in order to prevent being caught by the police. The perfection of the coreography made it all worth it's money alone!
The strongest part of the film is its plot, without a doubt. After the movie, I was literally in shock, making sure that I had gotten every detail right. The movie is what you see on the preview and 10 times more! Things aren't always as they seem. I thought that I had figured out the surprise ending before it happened--it did happen, but a twist made me realize that I was wrong and that there was still more to the story that I had yet to find out. Was it a set-up? Or was he really meant to kill Leo Crow? And if so, why? All these questions and so many more are to be answered when you see this fun, creepy, suspenseful rollercoaster ride! It's movies like this that make me want even more to become a professional movie critic. This movie is masterfully made and the futuristic special effects are pure genius, a lot of fun, but not too over the top and artificial. I'm pretty much convinced (and excited) that this is how 2054 will be--and it'll be a blast to live in! This is the type of movie that I'd love to discuss all day long and watch a million times over again just for the pure enjoyment of it all! It definitely goes down as one of my favorite movies of all time (I do have a lot, but still, it's saying something!). Philip K. Dick, who's responsible for some other amazing (confusing) films, is a genius, obviously. After the movie let out, all I could say was, "Whoever thought up that plot must have worked on it for years!" I don't think it's too dark for teens or even some mature 10-year-olds. My sister would love it, that's for sure! I think it's an absolutely fabulous, twisty film and that's the way I like them! A perfect 10+/10.

PS--Did I mention that Tom Cruise looks hot?

[The UserName]

9/10. great visuals. good plot. i hope the future is like this. the only problem was that the ending lagged on a little too long. but a great movie, a must watch.

[MovieMan75]

Boy, this was a great movie! I really was not expecting the plot to be so intricatly weaved this way, and thought it'd just be a sci-fi thriller, but there was a lot of suspense. The special effects perfectly blended into the live action, and there were great preformances by all the actors, and all the characters were very well developed. And, just like what JoBlo said, the whole look and feel of the movie was perfect! Definitely a good time at the movies.

My Grade: 8/10

[the_sneaker]

When I saw the trailor for this movie, something just didnt click in my head. That was until I really saw the whole concept of the fil. Who couldn't love watching a movie that's about a team of crime fighters who stop murder before it even happens?

And then when I found out that Tom Cruise would be playing the role of John Anderton, I got even more excited. Well, sort of. I like Tom a lot, but I didn't know if he could pull this off, but he did and what a wonderful job he did.

So, now I'm really extatic about this movie. And then I get even more good news. Spielberg was directing it.

I had to see this movie. So, on the 21st, I rushed early to the theater and got my ticket. The movie had me from the first five minutes. That whole first scene you don't know if Anderton's going to make the arrest in time and it kept me on the edge of my seat.

Another great thing about this film, is you don't know who the bad guy is. ***SPOILER*** Almost through the whole film I thought that it was Colin Farrel's character.***End Spoiler***

And wasn't Colin Farrel great in this? He's only twentyin real life, but through the movie I figured him for at least in his thirties.

And one of the last few things that I loved is the screenplay. Scott Frank took a short story and turned it into a masterpiece. I think a Best Adapted Screenplay is in his future. And of course I can't forget the man himself, Steven Spielberg. His best film since Saving Private Ryan. He's outdone himself yet again.

My hat goes off to Spielberg, Frank, and Cruise for making such a wonderful film. Let me tell you, it's worth the money for the ticket. If you haven't seen it yet, see it! I hardly give this rating but I give a very proud 10/10.

[2k2]

Thank you! Finally someone who saw the same movie I did.

Warning: If you read further it will spoil the movie!!

I agree with you on most points with clarification and a few extra:

1) Impossible to setup Anderton based on the description of how they caught criminals in the movie. It is stated repeatedly that PREMEDITATION has been all but eliminated. Isn't planning to have someone else kill someone so you can repeat the crime PREMEDITATION? I think so.

2) I sort of agree on 2 - should have been handled by regular non-precrime cops

3) If you resign or are terminated from a job today, your access is turned off immediately.

4) I agree, no new law!

5) What is up with the 12-Hour blind rule that Anderton doesn't follow. I will allow a little room, but 6 hours! Big Issue.

6) Tom Cruise plays a Cop on drugs, yet in the movie there is never any indication he is on drugs until they show him taking drugs. Despite what people are saying here - He needs work on his Acting.

Believe it or not I liked the film overall, but cannot understand why everyone seems to have missed what you and I saw.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Aaron:
awful, awful film. i dont understand why everyone liked this film. there are so many problems with it. for starters, it was the most poorly edited film i have ever seen. what the fuck was with all the stupid slapstick? tom cruise drinking the old milk: not funny. jetpack singing the hamburgers: not funny. in addition to not being funny, these scenes have no place in a two and a half hour movie. a movie should not be that fuckin long just so steven spielberg can show off his retarded sense of humor. also, the flow of the movie was just terrible. why does spielberg suddenly think people want to see TWO movies? just make one good one, not two stupid ones (im refering to the dumbass second ending in AI and the split in the middle of minority report after cruise kills that dude.
ok, enough with the editing, on to the plot holes. the most obvious plot hole is the fucking premise of the movie. how could the old dude have set tom cruise up?? he didnt implant a vision into the precogs' heads, and he certainly couldnt have changed the future . . . . so how could he have been behind the setup? it just doenst make sense--you cant change someones destiny. plot hole number 2: why did the precrime people arrest tom cruise when he was at his wife's house? he wasnt about to commit a crime. so . . . what the fuck? granted, he already did commit a crime, but shouldnt the regular police handle that? i mean, there must still be regular police in the future (considering the precogs cant see any crime but murder), so why did the precrime people arrest him? plot hole number 3: if the future is really gonna be that advanced, one would think that as soon as tom cruise was marked as a criminal, he wouldnt be granted access to government buildings. i mean, why did his eyes still gain him entry to the precrime building if he was a wanted man? dont they fuckin update the, like, database or whatever (but then again, those 9/11 terrorists were able to get back into america no problem even though they were known al queda members so . . . you never know). plot hole number 4: why did the pre-crime cops charge people with the "future murder" rather than just "attempted murder". it seems rather absurd to think up a new legal catergory when one already exists for the exact same thing.
ok. . . . this rant has gone on long enough. this was an awful movie (even worse than borne identity). steven spielberg just isnt a good director anymore. im sorry, he's just not. him and lucas should move to naples, florida and retire cause they suck.

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[[SD] Bob Plisskin]

I haven't read any of the posts above so I may repeat what's already been said.

Anyway, I was looking forward to Minority Report because there'd been so much talk about it from the guys on this site a relatively little in the real world around me, I don't know what I was expecting, maybe another Matrix? It started off good enough with the excellent little action segment and pretty much explained the whole premise of the movie in ten minutes, but I felt myself looking away from the screen, it seemed the camera wobbled too much and the picture was too grainey, it was hard to focus and made me feel sick at times. The story was fairly unimpressive and not much of a shock, I knew who the bad guy was, why he was being chased etc. but there were a few nice detors along the way. The was very little character development which may have been a bad aspect because you never really get to sympathise with Cruise's character. It is very Blade Runner-esque (I didn't know it was Phillip K Dick until the end) and this is excellent since it's one of my favourite films. There was a slight noire aspect to Minority Report with the story centering around the negative aspects of man, murder, betrayal and to an extent facism, which is cool but there was no real feal of a noire film, the ending was definately not noire and the scenes were all to light.

It is however still very enjoyable, and well worth watching, The action scenes are absolutely brilliant and the CGI is magnificent. Speilberg/Dick's envisonment of the future strikes me as believable and not to distanced from present day to be unrecognisable.

7/10

&lt;OB&gt;

[Puck Bond]

Minority Report 10/10...

Minority Report is a masterpiece of filmmaking and storytelling from director Steven Spielberg and I loved every intense, exciting minute of it! Tom Cruise is terrific as a cop who is part of a pre-crime prevention unit set in the future 50 years from now. The premise is very good to begin with as 3 psychic beings(pre-cogs) are able to predict murders that haven't happened yet. The system is suposedly flawless until Tom Cruise is set up as the next murderer of someone he has never met. This is where the film really takes off...as Cruise escapes to figure out what is going on. Beyond that you have to see for yourself. This film blew me away on every level especially Spielberg's direction and vision of a realistic future. Yes, the future is steeped in technological advances like...vertical high-speed magnetic highways and computer screens that can change at the touch of a finger. This futuristic world is still relatable at least in that we still see homes, apartments, streets as they are today...something simple as plant life is still very apparent. I liked that...the mix of technology and a realistic setting worked brilliantly together. Spielberg's use of this technology and special effects is flawless...for example there are two scenes that stick out in my mind. When the police unit is tracking Cruise they release these tracking spiders...how they move, interact and track human beings was excellent as Spielberg moves his camera from above so we see where these spiders are and where they are going in relation to Cruise who is hiding out. Another great scene involves Cruise and a woman talking in a green-house. Not only is this a great scene because of the interesting, witty and snappy dialogue between the two but we see that the woman's plants can move and interact with the two people. Performances...Cruise is rock solid in a role he seems so suited for...a man who has been wronged and is trying to figure what's going on while on the run, Colin Farrell is also very good as a government agent assigned to look into the Pre-Crime system and see what it's all about, this guy is on his way to becoming a star. Samantha Morton is excellent as one of the pre-cogs called Agatha...when she and Cruise are together it is the best part of the film...with the use of her psychic skills and Spielberg's direction it is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Also I will say that this film is not really for the faint of heart...there are some distubing and grisly images throughout the film which adds to a very dark tone. My only complaint is that the film may run a little too long...this film could have ended at 3 diferent places it seemed. it certainly keeps you guessing I will say that! It is a very minor complaint from me anyway, but it doesn't detract from the fact that this a masterful sci-fi adventure mystery film that transcends the genre in every way and is by far the best film of 2002 so far.

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[REAL_XYZ]

First off, I am not a Tom Cruise fan (mostly because he is often cast in roles that he has no business playing). However, he didn't do too bad as a pre-crime cop. I don't think he should have played someone who was high up the ladder of the pre-crime division however.

This movie was entertaining, but I don't feel it was as great as some others obviously feel. There were too many problems with the movie that could have been easily fixed. For example:

- There is a giant plot hole directly through the center of the script. The whole premise of Tom Cruise's character getting "framed" doesn't fly. If you really think about it, the main plot is a paradox and unbelievable.

- I didn't buy the fact that the movie is set in 2054. It would have been better if the Minority Report was set in 2154, but not 52 years in the future. There are too many slick gizmos for only 52 years in the future. I suppose the gizmos are possible, but the believability factor wasn't there for 2054.

- The movie could have had several scenes removed without destroying the overall plot. Some of the scenes were stupid and brought down the intelligence level of the movie. For example, I didn't need to see projectile vomiting, or snot dripping from the doctor's nose, or Tom Cruise eating a rotten sandwich and drinking spoiled milk. (Why was the old sandwich and old milk still in the refrigerator anyway?)

- I liked the mechanical spiders, but I thought the scene that they were in was stupid. (A couple stopped arguing long enough to get a retinal scan and then immediately picked up where they left off once the scanning was complete. Some found this humorous, but it simply injected additional stupidity into the scene).

- Jet packs! WTF? I'll say no more.

- There were too many product placements in the movie

- The GCI was very good for the most part, but some scenes were horrible. The "car surfing" scene, for example.

- Since the pre-cogs are human, what happens to the entire pre-crime program when they die? Do more get genetically engineered? They really didn't address that issue. And how were the pre-cogs limited to the D.C. area? Were more pre-cogs going to be put into place if pre-crime went national?

- How did Tom Cruise's "eyes" still have security clearance access? For such a slick crime unit, they were pretty dumb.

- If the cops knew when and where Tom Cruise was going to commit murder, why weren't they in place to arrest him at Crow's apartment? Where were they? They had enough time to track down the victim's whereabouts and nab Cruise before the crime took place. That's what the pre-crime division is all about...right??? The cops seemed to bumble and fumble their way trough the clues without TC in charge. With the impressive technology of the "supposed future," the cops should have been able to arrest Tom Cruise's character easily, but instead they ran around like a bad Three Stooges film.

- How many times have we seen a cop take drugs or abuse alcohol after the loss of a family member? TOO MANY TIMES! Why was this point even introduced into the movie? TC seemed to have his act together, so why even mention the drugs. Surely, the pre-cogs vision would have been enough to cast doubt on Tom Cruise's character. (While I'm at it, I found the name of AnderTON clumsy. I apologize to anyone who actually has that name, because I do not mean to offend. Wouldn't the name of AnderSON flowed a little easier?)

- Some say that the color added/subtracted to certain scenes added impact. I found the odd colors to be distracting. It was almost like the white balance wasn't set properly. Luckily these scenes didn't happen too often, so it wasn't too bad.

I did like the premise of the movie. A lot could have been done with the morality of it all. Too bad more time was spent on moronic scenes.

I absolutely loved the mall scene with the balloon man, etc. Very well done. That was the highlight (for me) of the entire movie.

This wasn't a horrible movie, but it wasn't great either. It could have been exceptional with a few refinements. I say......6/10.

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[areyoubeingserved]

This is an interesting little Blockbuster that seems to have gone under most people's radars. Not quite the impact i expected it to have, as for the film it's overlong but it's tight and concise.

There's a brilliant set up of both plot stimulant and atmosphere. The story is deep and involving for most of the duration until the old end drags itself out and overloads us with 'catch the baddie'. Spielberg once again falls into the trap of the sappy ending, but what did you expect from Ole' Sugar Eyes (I doubt very much he has ever been called that or ever will).

But that's all beside the point, Spielbergs here to be congratulated not criticized. The action is refreshing, easily fucking over SPIDERMAN and that one about the green testicle. There's a great vision here.

There's a real presence of LA CONFIDENTIAL here, a saw this as a huge influence on the film in many of the crucial parts. The great thing about this film is how easily it blends film noir, a vision of the future and hardcore sci fi so easily and smoothily.

And please, I swear I am sick to death of the old cop has a dead son schtick, a real problem in modern cinema.

An exciting set up gets this one through til the end but a few flaws and a terribly drawn out ending leaves you wanting.

7.



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[urbanlegend23]

MINORITY REPORT
RATING: 9/10

Director: Steven Speilberg
Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton
Year of Release: 2002
Reviewer: urbanlegend23

I was very unsure as to whether Steven Speilberg and the gang could pull off Minority Report. Last year the dumb A.I. Artificial Intelligence really disappointed me and made me lose some faith in the man himself. Luckily, with Minority Report, that faith is restored. This is a fun, smart, engaging and intense thriller that keeps you guessing right until the end.

The story is very interesting. It’s the year 2054 and Tom Cruise plays John who works for a place called Precrime, which can catch out murderers before they commit their crime by using psychics called “precogs”. The system is perfect, until it comes after John. After we find out John is to kill someone within 36 hours, the movie turns into a chase and hunt down flick with all John’s previous co-workers coming after him. The movie uses some impressive and creative ideas to bring the story to live. These include awesome robotic spiders, jetpack chases, car hopping (very cool, futuristic cars) and many more fun imaginative things.

Speilberg directs this one with heaps of character. He uses awesome camera-tinting colours and creates a very moody atmosphere. The action sequences are all filmed brilliantly (Kudos to Janusz Kaminiski, cinematographer) and Speilberg actually makes the movie seem a little more realistic than recent futuristic adventures. He opens up some big doors for future movies and makes the audience wonder – what will the future be like?

The actors portray their surprisingly developed characters with sympathy and effort. Tom Cruise is terrific in the leading role, and he makes a great action hero. He brings some subtlety to the character’s background and makes John a likeable and sensible guy that we care for. Very cruisy indeed! Colin Farrell plays the detective guy very realistically; he’s a horribly underrated actor. Samantha Morton is also intriguing as the precog. Her role demands many emotions and she pulls them off with great style. It was a very hard role and it could seem laughable but Morton made sure it was played the right way. Max Von Sydow who has grown old is thrillingly intense and never over-the-top and I enjoyed watching him.

There were many other things I loved about the movie as well. The element of mystery in the film is outstanding. One minute you’re saying “I bet he/she is behind all this” and then later on you’re probably saying to yourself “no, but it could be him” and then (depending on whether you’re a good guesser) you’ll be surprised by the ending. This is an unpredictable roller coaster ride that doesn’t let up until the final loop and it really keeps you guessing. The special effects are terrific, and don’t look like special effects. They fit right in with the cool action set pieces. I was also pleased to see some relieving comedy in some parts (the upside down people being the highpoint) and quick, stylish cameos from Cameron Crowe and Cameron Diaz (blink and you’ll miss her) as passengers on a train.

If there is a flaw the movie sometimes oversteps the reality line (the plants are alive!) but other than that I thought it was a terrific and memorable experience that has already taken other summer blockbusters by storm. It’s a crowd-pleasing, perfectly paced, scary, action-packed, enjoyable, clever and totally fun flick that surpassed my expectations by a long way. I wouldn’t hesitate to catch this one again any time soon!

[Another Cliche Schmoe]

Minority Report

To start out... the acting was great. Good performances all around the table... Tom Cruise and Colin Farrel both were excellent at their roles. They both played their parts very believably and the dialogue seemed to flow naturally.

The storyline was also great. I think it's amazing that someone could sit down and brew up an idea like this... and Speilberg made it all the better. The twists kept me on the edge of my seat... and least the first hundred of them. I must say that this movie ran on about 30 minutes more than I would have liked, and the "twists" became more and more predictable as the movie went on.

The CGI was great... I think the display screen was great, the cars were awesome... this was one of the few movies that I was completely satisfied with all of the CGI.

So basically, the movie was brilliant, greatly written and directed with great acting and CGI. The only downpoint I saw was the ending dragging on about a half hour more than I would have liked and the predictability of the so called "twists" near the ending of the movie. I highly reccomend this movie to everyone.

GRADE - 8/10

[kubotakhan01]

I hated, HATED this movie!!! It was slow and boring. It took too long to get to the point. Everybody already knows the point, get to it, already!! About an hour through the film, i looked to my right to find my brother sound asleep. ten minutes later, I looked to my left and saw a couple sound asleep. Shortly afterwards, I was asleep. And I never sleep during movies!! Maybe Speielberg should chill with the futuristic sci-fi movies for a while(Although I loved A.I.). RATING 4/10

[MrMovie]

Minority Report was a huge shock for me. At first, I was very adament about seeing another Tom Cruise movie but Steven Spielberg's excellent script and attention to detail managed to keep me in suspense from start to finish.

The story was very well done. The special effects were amazing and the cast was superb. Excellent Movie. 9/10

Where can I get one of those Virtual Sex Machines? *lol*

Thumbs up

[Lady Dragon]

Now I could start rambling about all the reasons why I loved this movie...But I think my personal rating says it all : 11/10 or two thumbs 'n a toe UP ! Spielberg,you are truly a God.And Philip K.Dick is a God too.Only Gods can make movies like this...

[James Logan]

MINORITY REPORT
directed by Steven Spielberg

Washington D.C., year 2054. A new police unit, created by Lamar Burgess (Max Von Sydow), called the Pre-Crime unit, operates in the capital city of the USA. Its basics are simple: three people, called "pre-cognitives", can see the murders that happen in the future. The Pre-crime policemen can read their visions and stop murders before they even happen. Capt. John Anderson (Tom Cruise) has been working with the Pre-Crime unit for years now, and it's proven flawless. He believes it's pefect...until the pre-cogs predict a murder case in which he is the murdered. He now has to run from his friends and colleagues and from the federal agent Wiwter (Colin Farrell), and he has less than 36 hours to discover whether he's been setup or if he's really a murderer...

I just saw this movie yesterday (it just opened here in France). And lemme tell you right off: I think it's a masterpiece. Spielberg's return to his favorite genre, science-fiction (see A.I., E.T., CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND), is a full success.

First, the story. It's well-thought, and Scott Frank exploits the basic concept (based on a Philip K. Dick short story) perfectly in his script, plot and dialogue. The suspense holds until almost the very end too, and although some people saw a better ending 20 minutes before the actual one, I thought it was perfect as it was. It's got rythm, suspense, and all the workings of a great film noir (basically, this is a futuristic "whodunit?"). The movie also raises some philosophical questions about freedom, the powers we give to the police and authorities, and of course, does destiny exist or do we control what we do? Can the future be changed? Do we actually have any control on what's going on?
Second, the special effects, set and costume designs, and such. They're PERFECT. I've never seen a sci-fi movie set in such a believable environment...it all fits. The special effects are impressive, and the whole look and feel of the environment feels very real.
Third, the performances. This movie has the best ensemble of performances I've seen in a while. Tom Cruise is perfect in a darker role than the ones he usually stars in. Max Von Sydow does a great job as the founder and boss of the Pre-crime unit, and he has a real presence as always. Colin Farrell is also fantastic as a pain-in-the-ass envoyé by the federal authorities to examine the Pre-crime unit. But my four thumbs up (yeah, my "feet thumbs" are up too) go to Samantha Morton, who plays a pre-cog. She's FANTASTIC in this one and it's a shame the Academy doesn't often recognize performances like this, because this is, for me, the Best Actress in a Supporting Role winner for me. She's simply GREAT.
Finally, I have to say something about the directing. Once again, Steven Spielberg proves he's the best of 'em all. :cool: He uses some slick camera moves, some slick camera angles, but nothing too flashy: contrarily to a lot of directors today, he knows how to make his style blend in with the overall feel and atmosphere of the movie and not overwhelm it. He thus delivers a fantastic movie, the best of the year by far, and some memorable action scenes.

9.75/10

[Moviejunkie]

MINORITY REPORT (2002)

Genre- Sci-fi/Action/Thriller

Plot- In the future, criminals are caught before the crimes they commit, but one of the officers in the special unit is accused of one such crime and sets out to prove his innocence.

Review- okay.. i don`t have a whole lot to say about this film! it`s pretty good but i don`t think it`s the masterpiece that everyone in here is claiming it to be! i like the special effects and the futuristic setting was well done! but the film lacks a deep involving story that would give all the special effects a purpose.

***MINOR SPOILERS***

i just did`nt care for the story and the "hocus-pocus" part of this film.. it`s like in the future we have to depend on psychics for our saftey and protection?? and the irony of it all is they find out that these psychics can be wrong from time to time. the film is just not believeable!

***END SPOILER***

i think the writer was trying to create a futuristic murder/mystery type of of film. i think it accomplishes this but the film is just to watered down with the good cop accused of a crime plot and all of the special effects don`t really do anything to make this film any better!

conclusion- decent film. but i can only recommend it to people that are into special effects and action. if your looking for a deep enthralling story mixed into the action look elsewhere! but of course most action films do fall short in the story and plot department! but this film is good eye candy for sure!

fianl score- 6.8 out of ten!

[criddic2]

One of the best films of 2002, Spielberg's action-packed futuristic suspense thriller Minority Report is a terrific follow-up to his brilliant A. I. from last year.

Tom Cruise plays a role similar to that of Harrison Ford's Fugitive, although in John Anderton's case the crime has yet to be committed. This has been a useful plot element for years, the accused man racing time to prove his innocence. What makes this version intriguing is the advent of the pre-crime division of law-enforcement which makes it possible for murder crimes to be foretold by three psychic persons in a pool of water, who envision the crimes before they happen.

There is real suspense in Spielberg's film. Chase sequences through the air and in tunnels and on slanted highways are genuinely thrilling, unlike some of the action movies out there.

The acting is superb, especially Tom Cruise and Samantha Morton (as a mute precog). Cruise, in particular, continues to grow and surprise in the latest of a string of unusual and unpredictable role choices. Colin Farrell and Max Von Sydow ably support Cruise as well.

Special effects are a highlight in many of Steven Spielberg's films, but here he uses actual backrounds rather than computer-generated ones (like in Star Wars II) and it really makes a difference in how we perceive the image. The result is utterly convincing, especially in a sequences involving mechanical spider-spies.

Showing a darker vision of the world and the future than previously displayed, Spielberg has made two of the best science-fiction films I've ever seen. Now let's see if the old magic will work in his next film, the considerably lighter tale Catch Me If You Can starring the 'King of the World' actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

[Brock_Lesnar]

One of the best movies i have ever seen! The special effects were great,Tom has never acted better! The ending is sort of a shocker,i really fidn't see it coming. If you're a movie fan you must see this!

Rating10/10

[El Bracamonti]

when i first went to see this movie, i didn't think that much of it. the only reason i really went to see it was because i've always liked tom cruise and his capabilities as an actor. so when i started to watch the film, i was immediately intrigued with the story from the very begining.


as the movie went on, i really got a sense of how many different characters tom cruise can play. with the last film that i saw with him having been vanilla sky, i got a very clear view of very different roles for him.


the acting in this movie was exactly what i thought it would be. awesome. all of the actors especially cruise did wonderful jobs fitting into their roles and having the exact emotions toward each other that i pictured they would have.


as for the directing, i though that spielberg did what he always does. does a great job with the begining and middle of the film, but screws up on the ending. for once, i would like to see a film by him to end in a dark way. i like happy endings, but when every film that someone does has the most cheerful heart-warming ending imaginable, it really gets old. as for minority report, the idea of the precogs living happily ever after in a little cottage in the woods just doesn't work for me. i would have liked it to end at a darker and more sinster place. that's just my opinion though. i'm sure many people loved the ending and would never change it for anything.


overall, i think that this is one of thebest movies of the year so far. this movie took me in to its world of high tech gadgets and gizmos from the very begining, and didn't let me go until the end credits started rolling. in the end, i give this film a 9/10. it's one of those movies that you love to love. except for the ending.

[dxhc99]

First off this is without a shadow of a doubt the
BEST MOVIE OF 2002. I think I might be able to clear up a couple of things that were addressed as things wrong with the movie in the first page of posts.

First, the idea that there is no way anderton could have been setup. Well first off the address in the movie that the precogs only see a murder u will do, not how u got to killing that person they dont give a back story so of course he could have been setup. Him beening setup was to make sure he wouldnt find the mistake in the two different murders.

Second, they arrested him at his wifes house well the wife called the bad guy(cant remember his name sorry) and he prob told precrime, who were still looking for him after he shot the guy in the hotel, and arrested him there it doesnt matter if he was going to commit a crime or not right then and there he already had they didnt know it was a setup.

Third, why did his eyes let him in if he was a wanted criminal. I think u already answered that one yourself. They prob didnt think he would try and come back (which I think Collin say something like that)

Fourth, why make an entirely new type of crime if one already existed. Could they just say that ur been charged for attempted murder when u had not even done anything yet. Or think why is that even a plot hole. say that they didnt make up the charge of future murder would it really change anything about the movie?

I thought this movie would get nominated for something more than just the bes special FX oscar. Collin Farrel was great in this(as he is in all his movies), Tom Cruise should have gotten a Fucking Best Actor Oscar by now dont u think. Steven is one of the best director of our time. My rants over hope that clears things up.

Minority Report: 10/10
The Matrix: 10/10
The Matrix Reloaded: 10/10
Dark City: 9.5/10
T2: Judgement Day: 10/10
The Terminator: 6/10

[The1TrueFrog]

Minority Report -- 8/10

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Originally posted by psudoazn
Minority Report -- 9/10

Movies, like books, are incredible in their ability to appeal to a variety of individuals. Unlike books, however, movies have the uncanny ability to cause reactions and interactions because of the visual element that is added. With this added dimension, filmmakers are sometimes able to create realistic worlds that parallel our own reality. Great filmmakers like Kubrick, Lucas, and Spielberg have been able to create these worlds with a variety of techniques: with movies like A Clockwork Orange and A.I.:Artificial Intelligence those who look at movies from a literary level are satisfied and with movies like Star Wars and Indiana Jones, those who love action and suspense are satiated. Fortunately, there comes an occasional rare film like Minority Report that have the uncanny ability to satisfy three groups: those who analyze film from a literary perspective, those who enjoy film for its high level of entertainment, and those who want a little bit of each.

Damn! Nicely put! I couldn't have said it better myself. I, being one who mostly enjoys action, horror, sci-fi, and thriller flicks, enjoyed this movie due to its use of an original concept -- a precrime division that predicts a crime before it happens giving authorities the chance to save lives -- the action factor (there's a LOT of it in this film) -- the science-fiction factor, which involved everything from precogs to alien spiders -- and the thriller factor, consisting of both the helplessness one feels that for reasons unknown he must change the future; and a conclusion that was friggin' awesome.

In reading some negative reviews, I have come to the conclusion that although the points made were valid, this movie wasn't designed as a think-tank really -- just something that should be insightful and fun. It should provides enough for many tastes.

[t3h Qster]

9/10 this movie had great effects, good cast and kept me guessing for a while

[Avid_Fan]

Wow. . .this movie blew me away. The action scenes were great. . .I want a jet pack and one of those guns. The acting was amazing and Samantha Morton deserved an Oscar. The direction was incredible, good job Mr. Spielburg. Special effects were some of the best of 2002. Nice job!

Yes the film had it's problems but forget that and enjoy this movie.

Great film 9/10

[wyodebbie]

Spielberg's "Minority Report" has a great main idea of the future catching criminals before the crime happens. Tom Cruise good as the detective of the future who catches bad guy before he does the deed. Samantha Morton very good as pre-cog Agatha who does the predicting. To me the main flaw was Spielberg's grand standing and stretching some of the sequences out way too long with unnecessary chasing or special effects to get in the way of the great main idea. At almost two and a half hours the film was in dire need of editing to clean up the garbage to tighten up the film, especially the chase sequences and that quack doctor scene too gross. The mystery of who did the set-up, Cruise's son disappearance mystery, The Ann Lively mystery and the pre-cog Agatha best part of flick. The core idea great, the execution very sloppy. Grade: 7/10 B

[poopontheshoes7]

Believe it or not my plan was to go see Lilo and Stitch. But I got tickets for this one instead. Good move on my part. Climbed its way up to my second favorite Spielberg flick. Past Jurassic Park.
9.5/10

[X-Nightcrawler]

What do I think of Minority Report? Well, would it suffice to say that I think it's the one movie that goes the closest to actual flawlessness I have ever seen? Well, it has novel-caliber character development, an extremely complex well orchestrated plot full of plot twists, visuals that will bring a tear to your eye, blistering action, an amazing score, fantastic cast and acting.

"10/10" doesn't do it justice.

[Cronos]

this is one of the best science fiction films ive ever seen, the cast is amazing as is the script. Spielbergs direction is also excellent, he directs character scenes perfectly as well as the action moments. the story itself is very involving and complex with many twists and turns. all topped off with a great soundtrack

10/10

[X-Nightcrawler]

Minority Report (2002)

Everybody Runs

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"Dig up the past, all you get is dirty."

Plot:
Set in the year 2055. John Anderton is the chief of PreCrime, a DCPD sub-branch which can foresee every murder before it actually happens. There hasn't been a flaw in the system for over six years, but that's until the system turns against John, saying that he will kill a man he has never heard of in less than two days. Now, with his own department after him, he must run away and uncover those who set him up.

My Thoughts:
It took me a long while of thinking to decide, all preferences aside, what is the best movie I have ever seen. I had to watch this movie a few times to decide that this, Minority Report, is actually the best written, shot, acted and simply most masterfully created piece of film ever. I don't know where to start, really. As much as I looked for any real flaws in the movie, I simply couldn't. This is an actual flawless movie. No glitch, nowhere. I can't account for the personal taste of others, but at no moment did I find something I didn't love. Be it dialogue, acting, directing, writing, character development, it's all expertly handled from beginning to end.

The plot is based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. Now, I don't usually like sci-fi, and I haven't read the short story, but after realizing that this is the most complex, intricate plot I have ever seen in its medium, it only makes me respect screenwriters Scott Frank and Jon Cohen more. It's obvious that the short story doesn't have every plot point and complexity "Minority Report"'s story has, so I'm crediting the perfect crafting to them. I loved how the story progresess, without chaffing at any moment. Every scene is significant either to plot, to character or to theme. I especially loved the final act, which has enough effective and shocking twists to send your judgement to overdrive. In the end, it all ties up perfectly, wrapping up all loose ends in a punch-to-the-stomach finale that had me slobbering like a dog in heat (just like I'm doing right now).

Steven Spielberg flexes his directorial muscles in every frame, serving us an ultra slick, polished and gritty visuals, intense action, a perfect pacing and just about everything you need for a smart, serious sci-fi thriller. We get our intelligent, creative (emphasize creative) and scary take on the future, all served with a social commentary and clever symbolism (love the eye things). He has the ability to weave all kinds of emotion and intensity out of thin air, and also his own brand humor that never ceased to amuse me (love the gritty characters like Dr. Salomon or the 'Prison' Keeper). The chase scenes in the first half are just as exciting as action will get. Maybe it's me and my fetish for chases, but these ones kept me from blinking. The SFX are also stellar at all moments, and the score by Paul Haslinger and John Williams was fantastic in all the levels it reaches.

The characters are some of the best I've seen in a movie. All the mains are as developed as they will get. John being the pinnacle of dimension and development. I loved the sweet scenes where John sees the tapes of his dead son and talks his own "lines" with it. I also found his drug addiction pretty realistic. The antagonistic Witwear was a great 'villian' (that word is used pretty broadly here, by the way). I loved his scenes with John. What's most astounding is that even the eye doctor is a developed character, and he's in the movie for a few minutes. They are just pulling them from their sleeve and they all work. I fell in love with Agatha from the moment she becomes a main character. She's not only fun to watch, you really care for her.

Stevey does his actor managing like a champ as well. Not only is the cast amazingly well put together (everyone is well cast), but everyone involved does a fantastic job, especially Tom Cruise (who's always been a great actor), who reaches every level his character asks. The sad scenes (Agatha telling him about Sean) were most impressive. Colin Farrel (Witwer) does great, especially near the end when the twists begin happening. Max Von Sydow is a bloody champ, so what can we say other than he does what he does best. I adored Samantha Morton's character, Agatha, and she made it all happen with her believable and realistic performance. The cast is also heavy on positive chemistry, so it's aaaall good.

Overall Rating:
10/10. Flawless entertainment in every single level. Acting, pacing, directing, writing, they're all fantastic.