The cast and crew make this an above average film

Rating: 8/10 (24 January 2005)

Collateral is a slow paced thriller that lacks action but its still an entertaining movie. The plot is about a Los Angeles cab driver named Max (Jamie Foxx) who gets in over his head when he agrees to drive a killer named Vincent (Cruise) around Los Angeles to his various hits, an arrangement that is not so easy to get out of. The story is very interesting and fortunately the plot is carried out well. Tom Cruise is very good as Vincent and I was surprised he did not receive a Golden Globe or an Oscar Nomination for his role. Jamie Foxx is very good as Max and he sure makes up for that horrible movie Bait. Jada Pinkett Smith has a small role in the film and she plays her role well. Mark Ruffalo also plays his role as a cop well but he isn't in the film very much. Also on a side note Jason Statham has a cameo in the beginning. Michael Mann does an awesome job of directing and he should defiantly receive an Oscar nomination for his work. Collateral is more for mature audiences because it lacks action so the film has some boring moments. For the most part the film moves along easily because of its cast and the two hours are over before you know it. Collateral isn't a brilliant film though since the plot is a little unrealistic like I had trouble believing that everything in the film took place in one night. The ending is a little disappointing but doesn't bring down the film too much. In a summer with disappointing blockbusters Collateral is a winner. Rating 8/10 great performances and a great director save Collateral from being an average thriller.