Very Well Done

Rating: 10/10 (24 September 2004)

There are plenty of other plot outlines here, so I'll skip that in favor of a brief Opinion.
This is an excellent movie in general and one of the better Sci-Fi flicks of all time. It has a first rate cast featuring Tom Cruise and a nice mix of top veteran actors and talented up and comers, especially Colin Farrel.
Directed by Steven Spielberg, this is a great illustration of what a superior director and good editing can do for a complicated plot. Very few directors could ever come close to what Spielberg achieves here. He manages to keep a demanding movie both coherent and expertly paced.
It is based on a Philip K.Dick short story (Blade Runner was also based on his work) that provided a great framework for a well done screenplay. The special effects are ambitious and very well done. Speolberg has done a terrific job of melding computer animation with live action, everything looks very realistic in contrast with most movies......Highly recommended!