Great film, great soundtrack!

Rating: 8/10 (29 August 2013)

This film ticks all my boxes. It has great music, great acting, a beautiful twisted plot with highs, lows, and intrigue throughout. The first time I saw this film I watched it from mid-point and got drawn in. If a film can do this then you know it's a keeper.
Not being a Tom cruise fan myself automatically makes me sceptical about films with him starring; however this film suits his acting style perfectly. In other words you love to hate him. The plot is clever and well thought out. You do have to pay attention through the film to make sure you stay on track. The love story is good and not over the top, and you feel real emotion throughout the film. Cameron Diaz also fits her character well and it's nice to see her play a straight role rather than a comedy. There are some high powered emotional scenes with language that will shock you but also draw you in.
One of the reasons I love this film is the soundtrack. The music in any film can literally make or break it for me. This film has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. The music fills you with emotion and I found myself buying many of the tracks from the film after I watched it.
The ending really shows how clever it is, leaving you with a satisfied warm feeling inside. All in all I highly recommend.