Intelligent premise and interesting story

Rating: 8/10 (22 June 2002)

This movie can definitely be called one of Spielberg's best. Cinematography is excellent in this film, and the special effects serve the film in perfect manner.
The premise and story are excellent, and while this writer generally favors a focus on the premise and the philosophical side of film (see Gattaca, A Clockwork Orange, Blade Runner), Minority Report succeeds in enthralling the audience. The premise is NOT the film, and so the it serves the plot entirely.
Humor is well woven into the script, so I think the general public will be enticed. Acting is excellent, though I felt sometimes the script called for emotions at the wrong time. Tom Cruise is the superstar that he is because he commands an excellent on-screen charisma that fits this part perfectly.

Dialogue is intense, though corny at times. Rest assured, however, there are several great lines in this film that I will remember for a while. Definitely a future DVD purchase. 8/10