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Collateral, 2004

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jada Pinkett Smith

Directed by: Michael Mann

Written by: Stuart Beattie

Language: English, Spanish

Country: USA

Runtime: 120 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:7.7

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Collateral can be described as rough, suspenseful, and clever. The plot revolves around hostages, antiheroes, and misfits. The main genres are thriller and crime. In terms of style, Collateral has a Hollywood tone and involves twists and turns. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in Los Angeles. Collateral takes place in contemporary times. Visually, it involves digital video effects. The movie has received attention for being a blockbuster, an award winner, and critically acclaimed. Collateral is well suited for a boys' night. Note that it involves violent content.

Summary of Collateral

Jamie Foxx plays Max, a Los Angeles cab driver who has a pretty wild night in this thriller from Michael Mann (HEAT, THE INSIDER). First, Max picks up, flirts with, and gets the number of Annie (Jada Pinkett Smith), an attractive District attorney. Next, Vincent (Tom Cruise) climbs into his cab. He is a professional hit man who reserves Max for the night with a whole shopping list of victims he needs to visit. As the night moves forward and the body count rises, Max must wrestle with the question of how to do the right thing while staying alive. Gradually the two men bond in unlikely ways, as each learns survival mechanisms from the other, and it all doubles as a metaphor for morality vs. capitalism. Mark Ruffalo and Peter Berg play cops who eventually get on Max and Vincent's trail, leading to a spectacular action set piece inside a night club. Irma P. Hall (2004's THE LADYKILLERS) gets laughs as Max's hospitalized "momma," and Javier Bardem (BEFORE NIGHT FALLS) is a sinister drug lord. With a capable director like Mann at the wheel, this remains a smooth, enjoyable ride while also being fast, bumpy, and full of twists and turns. The streets of urban, nighttime Los Angeles--captured via a specially modified digital camera--never looked so beautiful or desolate. As typical of the director, the film is both artistic and action-packed; operatically over-the-top while never skimping on the little details.

Details

Language:	English, Spanish
Country:	USA
Release date:	6 August 2004
Runtime:	120 min

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Tom Cruise

as Vincent

Jada Pinkett Smith

as Annie

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Jamie Foxx and Jada Pinkett Smith in Collateral (2004)

Tom Cruise in Collateral (2004)

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Jamie Foxx and director Michael Mann on the set of Collateral (2004)

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Los Angeles Times

As a result of Mann's craftsmanship and concern, Collateral crackles with energy and purpose, a propulsive film with character on its mind and confident men and women on both sides of the camera. Full Review

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by: Kenneth Turan

Time

As much a dark, odd couple comedy as it is a quirky, efficient little thriller. Full Review

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by: Richard Schickel

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Bad character development

This movie had poor character development, resulting in a lack of interest for the viewers in the outcome of the story. Tom Cruise is a great actor, and he is the only thing that saves this movie. The ending chase scene is pretty good, but it's hard... Read and rate it

04.April.2012
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by: Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith rated this movie6/10Okay

Michael Mann's latest thriller seems more of a recollection of his past successes, rather than anything new. Given the premise, and the director, one would expect an edgy, well-shot, and most importantly original work. Sadly, what starts as an... Read and rate it

17.September.2010
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by: travtufts
travtufts rated this movie0/10

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