
Collateral
2004, Crime/Drama, 2h
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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. Read critic reviews
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Vincent
Max
Annie
Fanning
Richard Weidner
Pedrosa
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Critic Reviews for Collateral
All Critics (237) | Top Critics (60) | Fresh (204) | Rotten (33)
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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.
January 8, 2018 | Full Review… -
A visually striking film from the unhinged, endlessly creative mind of Michael Mann.
May 17, 2015 | Rating: A+ | Full Review… -
Powerful but violent thriller -- not for kids.
December 22, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
In the homestretch the thrills get too generic and farfetched for their own good. But the first two thirds are a knockout.
July 6, 2010 | Full Review… -
I loved it.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review… -
Enjoyably unbelievable.
May 3, 2005 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Collateral
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Feb 03, 2019Pretty good for a Tom Cruise led movie, but he's still bloody playing Tom Cruise. Just Tom Cruise with even stupider hair. Tom Cruise.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Mar 11, 2016Collateral stars action movie star Tom Cruise as Vincent, a hit-man arriving in LA to complete contracts. He travels around the city using a taxi, forcing the driver, played by Jamie Foxx, to take him from kill to kill. That synopsis sounds weird, right? America's action hero, Tom Cruise, playing the villain? As odd as it may seem, Cruise did a phenomenal job. His antagonistic approach worked right off the bat, strolling out of an airport at night wearing sunglasses and receiving a hit list from Jason Statham (appearing in a cameo many believe to be reprising his role in the Transporter series). Cruise also works really well with Foxx. Their constant arguments about the morality of Cruise's actions are what really carry the movie. Michael Mann's direction is incredibly stylish and fitting - his use of colorful lighting and establishment shots of LA really bring the scenery to life. Aaron brought up the fact that the movie was shot digitally, and it really worked well with the colors (even if it was a little noticeable for zoom-in shots). Another thing that helped the cinematography was the editing; top-notch cuts helped the desperate tone. The subtle use of music is also noticeable. There are many scenes with nothing but the sounds of the streets as a backdrop. We gave this movie a lot of praise, but we have to be picky as well and say that Collateral is by no means perfect. Jada Pinkett Smith's character, in the movie for all of 15 minutes, is oddly trusting to Foxx (she was a customer in his Taxi before Cruise) right away. This forced plot element paid off, though, as the writing really brought the movie full-circle in the end. Mark Ruffalo is also in this movie, and his presence is completely unnecessary. it's not that Ruffalo was bad. His character could have been cut and the movie would be the same. All-in-all, Collateral is carried by the two lead performances and brilliant cinematography, even if the plot is at times convenient. We at Musicians on Movies agree that Collateral earns a B rating.Ben B Super Reviewer
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Mar 03, 2016An interesting premise with a promising end result, Collateral must not be missed. Great performances from Jamie Foxx and most especially Tom Cruise.Maymay A Super Reviewer
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Feb 08, 2016Visually beautiful, smart script and very thrilling. Collateral is a very well directed and awesome film that features excellent performances by Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise as well as some others such as Mark Ruffalo.Mr N Super Reviewer
Collateral Quotes
Young Professional Man: | My son needs a heart transplant. |
Vincent: | Everybody want heaven--nobody want dead! |
Vincent: | Hey homie... Is that my briefcase? |
Vincent: | Hey homie, is that my briefcase? |
Vincent: | Tell him your an asshole. |
Vincent: | Tell him he's an asshole. |
Max: | Your an asshole. |
Max: | You're an asshole. |
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