Original, taut, tense and incredible

Rating: Null/10 (21 January 2005)

This movie is a totally original concept. A cab driver is held hostage by a hit man and is forced to drive from place to place while the hit man executes his prey. Tom Cruise is now over 40, is maturing nicely into his career and rarely disappoints. He is totally believable as the hit man and uses his weapon in a slick and deadly way. Cruise deserves every penny, award and praise he's ever received. Director Michael Mann builds tension and explodes it like a land mine from time to time with believable visuals and an explosive pace to boot. Jamie Foxx gives the real performance in this film and is the best member of the cast as the helpless cab driver forced to break loose from his situation. He will get an Oscar nomination and 'Collateral' is one of the best films of the year and one of the best psychological thrillers in recent years.