Spielberg Makes A Cool Dark Sci-fi...Without Aliens

Rating: Null/10 (1 November 2010)

Spielberg's sci-fi film, 'Minority Report' presents the issue of future crime. Can one foresee a crime happening and prevent it? That's where 'Minority Report' takes us through entertainment. I am glad that Spielberg did not force an alien into the movie.
Starting from the technical side, 'Minority Report' is an exceptionally well made film. The visual effects, cinematography, colour tint, art direction, score and editing are all first rate. The writing is good if one wants to make an entertaining film but given the theme of future crime, Spielberg could have gone deeper and make a film that is more layered, darker and thought-provoking. But then again, the director's purpose was to entertain and he succeeds in that.
Tom Cruise delivers an average, at best, performance. He is by no means terrible and certainly does not ruin the movie but he's easily overshadowed by the supporting cast that includes Colin Farrel, Samantha Morton, Max Von Sydow, Kathryn Morris and Tim Blake Nelson.
Overall, 'Minority Report' promises to some great sci-fi action entertainment. With great visuals and an intriguing suspenseful story, why not take a look at what Spielberg's future crime fighters were up to.