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Driven by director Michael Mann's trademark visuals and a lean, villainous performance from Tom Cruise, Collateral is a stylish and compelling noir thriller.
Will Self London Evening Standard Cruise lacked the deepdown malevolence required to bring Vincent to life. I wished him dead in the first few minutes he was on the screen -- and for the wrong reasons. Jan 8, 2018 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com A visually striking film from the unhinged, endlessly creative mind of Michael Mann. Rated: A+ May 17, 2015 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Powerful but violent thriller -- not for kids. Rated: 4/5 Dec 22, 2010 Full Review Aaron Neuwirth Why So Blu Collateral rocks. It was one of the best films of that year and boasts plenty of great qualities, including the excellent work by Cruise and Foxx. Rated: 9/10 Aug 21, 2024 Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht Features many of the director’s trademarks: cool nighttime photography, men on a determined mission, and outstanding use of otherwise underused character actors. (20th anniversary) Rated: 4/5 Aug 9, 2024 Full Review Dave Giannini InSession Film This may not be Mann’s best (that probably goes to Heat or The Insider), but it is undoubtedly one of the best of 2004. Feb 20, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
Audience Member In my opinion the best performance of Tom Cruise. Awesome movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Faiz D An engaging crime movie. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Clayton D A solid thriller that benefits from it's lead actors Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/16/24 Full Review Tooraj N I think its a perfect symbole of neo noir movies Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/24 Full Review T Floyd L "Collateral" is a solid thriller directed by Michael Mann, known for his attention to detail and strong atmosphere. Tom Cruise plays Vincent, a methodical hitman, who commandeers the services of cab driver Max, portrayed by Jamie Foxx, for a night of grim tasks. Cruise's portrayal of Vincent is effective, showing a calculated and emotionless character, while Foxx's Max offers a grounded performance, capturing the stress of an ordinary man caught in extraordinary circumstances. The cinematography effectively captures the urban landscape of Los Angeles at night, contributing to the film's overall tone. The story moves at a steady pace, with dialogue that adds to the tension without overreaching. While "Collateral" follows some familiar paths in the thriller genre, it stands out due to the strong performances and Mann's focused direction. It's a well-crafted film that delivers a tense and engaging experience, making it a worthwhile watch for those who appreciate thoughtful thrillers. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/14/24 Full Review tom h one of the best works of tom cruise Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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JAVIER BARDEM makes a cameo appearance as Felix, part of the narcotrafficking cartel who hired Vincent, sight unseen, to kill five key witnesses against them in a single night. Max (JAMIE FOXX) and Annie (JADA PINKETT SMITH) desperately try to escape from a contract killer who is hot on their trail. Director MICHAEL MANN (right) gives some direction to star JAMIE FOXX on the set of DreamWorks Pictures' and Paramount Pictures' thriller COLLATERAL. Detective Fanning (MARK RUFFALO), an FBI Agent (PAUL ADELSTEIN), Detective Weidner (PETER BERG) and F.B.I. Agent Pedrosa (BRUCE McGILL) are investigating a murder that appears to be connected. JAMIE FOXX stars as Max, a Los Angeles cab driver who is hijacked by a contract killer and forced to drive him to various destinations to carry out 5 hits. Felix (JAVIER BARDEM, left), a powerful member of an offshore narcotrafficking cartel, has no idea that he is only talking to a cab driver named Max (JAMIE FOXX). A Los Angeles cab driver named Max (JAMIE FOXX) is stunned to learn that his latest fare, Vincent (TOM CRUISE), is a contract killer who has hijacked his cab to complete five hits in one night. One last door is all that stands between Vincent (TOM CRUISE) and the completion of the job he was hired to do. United States Attorney Annie Farrell (JADA PINKETT SMITH) tries to elude Vincent on the Los Angeles Metro in DreamWorks Pictures' and Paramount Pictures' thriller COLLATERAL. Max (JAMIE FOXX) and Annie (JADA PINKETT SMITH) wonder if they've come to the end of the line when they try to escape from Vincent on Los Angeles' Metro. View more photos
Synopsis A cab driver realizes his current fare is a hit man that has been having him drive around from mark to mark until the last witness to a crime is dead. When the cabbie finally figures out the truth, he must prevent the assassin from wiping out his last witness without becoming the next in the professional killer's line of casualties.
Director
Michael Mann
Producer
Michael Mann, Julie Richardson
Screenwriter
Stuart Beattie, Stuart Beattie, Frank Darabont, Michael Mann
Distributor
DreamWorks SKG
Production Co
Edge City LLC, Paramount Pictures, Forward Pass, DreamWorks SKG
Rating
R (Violence|Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 5, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$100.0M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
SDDS, DTS, Stereo, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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