A top notch 2002 standout

Rating: 9/10 (6 May 2003)

War epics and comedy capers are nice, but this is what Mr. Spielberg does best. Minority Report is the kind of adrenaline rush non stop entertainment that recalls the days of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Jaws. It's no wonder that most critics had this on their 10 best lists last year. Tom Cruise gives his best performance since Jerry Maguire and proves he still has some action left in him. He really holds the picture together among the frantic action sequences and surprising plot twists. As for the ethical questions raised in the film, I'll leave those to self-righteous pundits to discuss. That said, Minority Report is truly one of 2002's best.