rubbish

Rating: 4/10 (8 May 2005)

First off, I can't remember liking any Michael Mann movie, so bear that in mind when reading this review. Collateral is terrible. The dialogue, set up, plot and execution are all overblown and over-stylised. Tom Cruise's hair is the most absurd thing on view though, although given the video game chic this film seems to be aiming for it is at least just as pixel perfect as everything else on offer. Some director's coach great performances from their actors; Mann bludgeons forced performances from his and always has, the twitches and gurnings on show evidence of the marionette strings he wields. If you enjoy cliché writ large and in a flourishy font, you may enjoy this brainless play.