Hey folks, Harry here... We had a very early pre-cut look at the film a few months ago that liked it, then last week the folks at HomeTheaterForum.Com didn't care for it that much, and now Mr Paisley has seen MINORITY REPORT and dug it. The most negative comments from that HTF review seem to focus on not liking the visual style of the film, and feeling that it was ultimately annoying. Personally, I've really dug the look from the trailers... let's see how it plays for the whole film.... Here's Mr Paisley....
Harry,
Just got the chance to sit down and spool of some thoughts on Spielberg's new baby. I was luck enough to catch a screening of Minority Report yesterday and had to let you and the rest know just how good it is.
First off, let me preface this report by saying that I enjoyed A.I. This may write me off immediately by many people, but on the whole, I enjoyed it. I admired it's look and while bogged down a bit in places by sentimentality, I thought it to be a bold move by an older, wiser director wanting to branch out.
Minority Report blows A.I. to shreds.
As far as the acting in the film, Cruise gives a performance that sparkles on may levels. He is driven, ambitious, angry, and compassionate in his motives. Playing both the hunter and the hunted, Cruise keeps you involved every step of the way. Also, in a welcome return, Max von Sydow is electric in his performance as the head of the Precrime division. Honestly, both actors are top notch. Another bright spot of the movie is the eerie, haunting performance given by Samantha Morton as one of the precogs that let the law see into the future.
Back to Spielberg. The look of this film is fantastic. By combining excellent art direction and daring cinematography, Spielberg has given a glimpse of the future that both wonderous and very real. This future lives and breathes. Every gadget works and serves a purpose. Every gimmick both wows and propels the story. Alex McDowell and Januscz Kaminski both deserve to be recognized when award season comes about.
To sum it up, Minority Report is a winner. Those alienated by A.I. are bound to think differently about this film. And those who embraced it, will relish Minority Report even more. Spielberg has hit a home run.
Seeing two weeks into the future...
Mr. Paisley
