One of the recent best crime dramas

Rating: 9/10 (7 August 2004)

I will start by saying this is a VERY good movie. Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx give wonderful performances. Tom Cruise portrays the dark, mysterious hired killer, Vincent, and give off the enigmatic being that he is beautifully. Jamie Foxx does an amazing job being funny and serious at the same time. I wouldn't be surprised if Jamie Foxx wins a best supporting role for this movie. Esthetically speaking, this movie looks awesome, as do most of Michael Mann's films. The cinematography is nearly flawless and I was especially impressed with the birdseye views of L.A. downtown and the Taxi riding. I was also impressed by the gun acting done by Tom Cruise. He makes shooting a gun look really cool. You can say whatever you want about the ending but I don't think it really takes away from anything about this movie. If you liked "Heat" and are looking for a movie that not only develops characters through superb dialogue and great action scenes...definitely check out this movie.