Slightly Let Down (contains spoilers)

Rating: 8/10 (9 July 2002)

I was really looking forward to seeing this film. I had great expectations for it, but I must say I was a bit disappointed. Kudos to the late Philip Dicks, (who wrote this as well as Blade Runner & Total Recall). I must get round to reading some of his other material, he seemed to have so many fascinating visions of the future.
Back to this offering, I have to say that I am a bit of a non-fan of Cruise, he's too much more of a posing superstar than an actor, though I must admit he was excellent in Magnolia. Spielbergs direction was as good as always, though the story didnt move anywhere near as fast as I had anticipated it would. Dublin born Colin Farrell did a good turn as the thorn in Cruises precrime division. I thought the twist of Dr Lamar killing Farrell for the evidence he discovered was far too reminiscent of the end of Kevin Spaceys turn in LA Confidential. Still a very entertaining movie: 8/10