I watched in absolute awe. A masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (18 September 2004)

SPOILERS WITHIN
I went to see an advanced screening of this film and I was disappointed by the turnout of around 5 people. That being said I was witnessed to one of the best films of I've ever seen.
The beginning could be described as slow but it really does set the scene for a fast, adrenaline rushed, frantic series of events. The moment Vincent enter Max's taxi we know this is where the film really gets going.
From then on it's Cruise control as Tom gives one the best performances of his career, it's easy to forget it's Tom with the grey hair and suit. Not forgetting Jamie Foxx as well who is brilliant as Max.
The messages of the film are largely portrayed through Vincent and how the him and Max co-exist within the situation.
The film bares similarities with Heat especially the way it shows Los Angeles from all kinds of different views backed up by a brilliant soundtrack.
The only slight disappointment was the ending but even that was directed brilliantly. I mean I would have like to have seen Vincent get away with it but I think it was an ethically right ending.
I'm gonna give this film 9/10 and I'm gonna say it's equal to Mann's best project "Heat." It also gets my title of "Masterpiece" which by my standards isn't easy to come by.