A fierce backseat thrill ride

Rating: 9/10 (11 November 2004)

Collateral takes place in the depths of night in LA. The city lights are a powerful element of the film whilst the plot unravels and Mann refers frequently to the bird's-eye shot following the cab throughout the city.
Tom Cruise plays role of Vincent, the hit man with no remorse or consent, whereas Jamie Foxx fits the role of Max, the edgy cab driver who finds himself amidst a situation he is powerless to escape.
Vincent enters the car with simple commands, he has five stops to make and offers $600 if Max drives him throughout the night from hit to hit. Max soon starts to tremble and tries to start deals with Vincent to let him go free but the job must be done. The ride begins to get heavier and twists and turns occur, guaranteed to keep the audience hooked. Max realises that his life is in only his own hands, as is the life of one last victim.
Without a doubt, the movie of 2004.
****/*****