excellent

Rating: Null/10 (24 June 2002)

In the year 2054, murders are detected and arrests are made before the crime can be committed. Police chief Cruise has his life turned upside down when he learns that he's been detected to kill a man he never met. He then takes it on the lam to try and find flaws in the system and prove his innocence. Gripping, highly sophisticated thriller provides endless futuristic visuals, intriguing plot twists, and unexpected laughs. Starts off slow, but once it gets going you have to hang on as Spielberg's swift direction rarely lets up. Solid and suspenseful it keeps you guessing, though the finale is a bit protracted. An impressive, entertaining showing for first time collaborators Spielberg and Cruise. ***