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John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the quarry when another investigator targets him for a murder charge.
In Washington D.C. in 2054, a special police unit called PreCrime arrests murderers *before* they commit their crimes, thanks to the visions of three psychics known as Precogs. Chief John Anderson's life is thrown into chaos when he himself is accused of a future murder. He must go on the run to prove his innocence and uncover a conspiracy within the PreCrime system, all while the system's infallible nature is called into question.
Minority Report was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its innovative premise, thrilling action sequences, Spielberg's direction, and strong performances, particularly from Tom Cruise. It was also a commercial success, solidifying its place as a modern sci-fi classic.
A visually stunning and thought-provoking sci-fi thriller with a compelling narrative.
Praised for its blend of high-concept ideas and intense action.
Tom Cruise delivers a commanding performance in a film that raises complex ethical questions.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's exciting plot, impressive special effects, and thought-provoking themes about free will versus determinism. Many found Tom Cruise's performance captivating and the futuristic setting highly immersive.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. Received Saturn Awards for Best Science Fiction Film, Best Director, and Best Actor (Tom Cruise).
The film's iconic 'personalized advertisements' that change based on who is looking were achieved by having the actors actually react to blank screens, with the ads added in post-production.
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fire this up after listening to the Rewatchables on the ringer podcast feed. . Trying to prevent crime based on a flawless system. This was actually people made movies more and werent just making sequels. I forgot how good Farrell was i...
So - can you be arrested for a crime that you haven't actually committed yet? I suppose that is conspiracy - but this cleverly crafted crime drama questions even the morality of that stance. Tom Cruise is a policeman in the "pre-crime" unit...
Really good movie. This is one of those movies where you really gotta pay attention to it to understand it fully. Great storyline too. I'm sure our world will eventually end up this way. Hope not though!
Works more on the strength of Spielberg than of Cruise. _Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go._
Spielberg does Tech-Noir! The year is 2054 and the murder rate in Washington is zero, the reason? Three Pre-Cognitives (each named after a literary great) whose combined abilities witness murders before they actually occur. Apparently fa...
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