Immersed

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2005)

I was absolutely thrilled with this movie. It has been a while since I left a theater being truly satisfied. That is what this movie leaves you with satisfaction; I didn't need to have any question answered; I wasn't left with a longing for more; the movie was complete. Dakota Fanning plays an excellent brat of a kid that just comes off as normal. Chatwin who plays a teenager out of touch with his father is very believable. Cruise who a lot of people just hate because of this stardom or choice of religion comes out on screen somewhere in between an over the top action hero and a working class stiff, the mixture is very delightful. The most notable part of this film is the effects, which to say the least are stunning. Maybe it's the effects that keep you distracted so you don't know your watching Cruise. If I had to say one thing that Spielburg accomplished with this film is atmosphere. I nearly forgot I was in a theater; I jumped more then once and, I nearly shouted when I was scared. I had had to rate it on a scale from 1-10 I would give it a 9.98 ...just cause you got to leave room for perfection.