ALMOST PERFECT (almost...)

Rating: 9/10 (15 July 2005)

What do you get when you cross Spielberg and Cruise? One ugly lovechild.. (j/k) You get a Summer Blockbuster that pulls out all the stops! From mind blowing visuals and unbelievable explosions, to high stakes drama and some really funny moments. It's all there! But for all the breathtaking scenes and CGI, the most compelling part of the movie are the quiet moments when it's just Tom Cruise and Dakota (she's such a cute little girl) interacting with each other. It's some of the most believable acting in a sci-fi picture I've seen yet. The movie is almost perfect. It has all the action and drama that i expected but i personally think it ended too soon. Although Tom Cruise was the hero, it didn't seem like he was the star. The movie was more of an ensemble piece. Also, It didn't go in depth as to why it ended so abruptly. I suppose the intention was to explain it more in the sequel. Overall, the movie was a blast! (no pun intended ;p)It was everything that I expected and more. And Don't get me started on dreamy Tom Cruise, It's enough to get this girl back into the theaters time and time again.