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Collateral
the verdict:
Tom Cruise plays the bad guy. He's got grey hair. It doesn't feel right somehow. Tom Cruise is some badass mofo who hails a cab to drive round LA doing a bunch of naughty deeds. Jamie Foxx is the innocent victim cabbie, who's a bit thick but secretly lovable and strong and assertive when he needs to be (right at the end of the film, noless).
The plot is pretty original and works quite well, and Tom is believable as a hardman psycho who shoots a lot. In fact, generally speaking the whole film works pretty well. There's just something about it which is a just a little tedious. It's hard to explain. It's just something there that leaves you sat on your couch wondering when it's going to end. You're almost sat there wondering when the film will make its point. Almost, when will the film start?
Nonetheless, it's enjoyable, it's got some good action scenes, some thrilling moments and plenty to watch. I just felt it needed something else... just a smidge more.
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