Pure class

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2005)

I don't buy many DVD's and I don't give 10/10 ratings often either but I did both for this film because it is the best film this century so far. Films like Lord of the Rings and The Matrix where guaranteed to be huge hits but Collateral is a minimalist film which rides on acting, direction and technical brilliance, some of which are absent in the "Blockbuster" films.
The cast and crew are pure class and they collaborated perfectly to make a dynamic and electrifying film like none before it. Although it begins as a classy and well organized thriller it quickly transforms into a hectic, relentless action film. Themes and symbols are abundant throughout but none more obvious than the Good (Foxx) versus Evil (Cruise). Jamie Foxx, who is nervous and unsure of himself symbolizes good, moral citizens of urban society and Tom Cruise is cool, calculated and symbolic of immorality, as well as the underworld and murderous occupations.
A classic. Tom Cruises best performance ever.