Creepy but clever

Rating: Null/10 (23 August 2005)

Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg are made for each other. Their last pairing on 'Minority Report' was a match made in heaven, a gripping and engaging film. This is no different. Tom is pushed into the shadows by the truly talented Dakota Fanning (Hide and Seek)and he never quite convinces us that hes a careless layabout. Spielbergs directing is a sensation, with plenty of choppy editing and explosive special effects, but at many times the plot line is lacking and you are left feeling you might have missed something. The soundtrack isn't anywhere near as gripping as the original, but the narration, by none other than Morgan Freeman, pulls you right into the action. For those who haven't read thebook, the ending is a revelation leaving you in awe that something so simple can have sure dire consequences, and you will laugh that it had such a massive impact. Overall, the CGI is spectacular, the acting is only average, the plot is a little gappy, but this is a film for any action addict.