Spielberg is surprising me.

Rating: 10/10 (22 December 2002)

I'm very happy Spielberg and Cruise deviate occasionally from the popular formula. SF is probably my favorite movie genre, have seen my fair share of movies, and find most Spielberg movies one-time-watchers; but MR was thought provoking, dramatic, and a pretty good mystery thriller. What most surprised me was the unpredictability of the movie and what everyone calls the film noir look, so unlike Spielberg. The movie looked more like Fincher's Se7en and Fight Club. I am not a Cruise fan but realized his acting talent. Max Von Sydow was awesome. Minority Report, like AI, were the best SF's I've seen during the last couple years, and I hope Spielberg will continue to focus on plot and character rather than action and sequels. The DVD could have used a commentary track.