somewhat engaging

Rating: 5/10 (28 August 2004)

Very nice job by Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise with a flawed script and so-so plot. Loved the premise but this movie could have been so much better. Maybe someone will remake it. - The most engaging aspect of Collateral is the tension between Cruise and Foxx, which is nicely directed by Michael Mann. However, the dialogue feels unnatural at times. - Biggest complaints relates to the obvious product placements -- Bacardi Silver, Ford, Mercedes -- but I guess that's what we have to expect when we only pay $9 to get in!