Dull, over-hyped, forgettable?

Rating: Null/10 (13 August 2004)

The first review I read here of this film mentions The Fugitive, Blade Runner and The Matrix. I personally think all three are better films than Minority Report.
A lot of money was spent on special effects, but while the computers and the cars of the 'future' were impressive effects alone do not maketh a movie. Star Wars II, anyone?
The Fugitive is more emotional, and as it's set in our world we can identify with it. Blade Runner is a damn sexy film, and I think the female character (what was her name) coming to terms with the fact she has been designed and built is much more engaging than than the run-and-hide as the star wonders whether or not he will murder, or is he being set up. The Matrix was much more in-tune with popular culture, fashion and pop-philosophy and predictions for the future, albeit blatantly copied from Terminator.
It's not even particularly memorable. Not actually a bad film, Minority Report simply fails to stand out from the crowd in any way.