Left me very satisfied thanks to the accurate storytelling, engaging special effects and unique setting and vision of the not-so-far future

Rating: 10/10 (3 July 2007)

Phillip K. Dick based movies are somewhat tricky. When in the right hands, they can turn into true gems (Blade Runner, Total Recall); although they also tend to become mediocre from time to time (Paycheck) or just plain messes (Next). This time around, though, P. Dick gets the royal treatment, with the help of one Steven Spielberg (director) and one Tom Cruise (star). This dynamic duo of extreme talent hands out one of the most accelerating and captivating sci-fi adventures to ever embrace the silver screen. The film, as a whole, left me very satisfied – thanks to the accurate storytelling, engaging special effects and unique setting and vision of the not-so-far future.
The story follows John Anderton (Cruise), head of Precrime, a futuristic police force whose genetically enhanced employees have the unique ability to foresee the future, therefore helping the unit's policemen to prevent crimes before they occur. This technological advancement quickly gets out of hand when Anderton becomes the prime suspect of a future murder he is about to commit. Thing is, Anderton doesn't know the victim, and soon becomes a victim of the system he so dearly embraces. Questions of the morality of justice and law enforcement ensue, as Anderton embarks on a journey to both prove his innocence as well as find out who's really behind this crime.
Once the action shifts gear, you'll have a blast. Look out for excellent performances by Collin Farrell (in one of his earlier roles) as the investigator trying to beat Anderton at his own game; and Samantha Morton as Agatha, one of three Precrime enhanced predictors, who has the ability to see the "Minority Report" and predict the flip-side result of the upcoming crime.