Slick, sinister, thought provoking

Rating: 7/10 (22 August 2002)

Philip K Dick was one of the most thought provoking SF authors ever and films made from his stories have a good record, Bladerunner being an obvious example.
This is a slick film with huge product placement (did they realise how sinister the future they were to be placed in was?) and great production values.
However, it is also a great film with a twisted and enjoyable plotline about predestination and the nature of choice. Tom Cruise does a great job of mixing self doubt and some action sequences to show off his muscles. The special effects are great and in the background and you end the film wanting to watch it again. It's not Matrix, but its close.