Collateral [4K UHD Steelbook+ Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]

4k video and audio is amazing. Great film from director Michael Mann. Tom Cruise is great as the film's antagonist and Jamie Foxx is also great.

damn good movie!!

COLLATERAL, for my money, is one of the best films of the decade. Most modern films have a "sameness" about them. Regardless of genre, they all seem "the same". There tends to be too much focus on "wow-ing the moviegoer" with growing technology (CGI, special effects), gimmickry (tricky plots, flashbacks, surprise endings), and not enough focus on character development and dialogue. Another thing that I think a lot of today's movies lack is "realistic character interaction". Somehow, COLLATERAL overcomes all the cliches found in many modern films and rises to the level of poetry. Directed by the great filmmaker Michael Mann (THIEF, MANHUNTER, HEAT, THE INSIDER, and a personal shout-out to his groundbreaking 80s TV series MIAMI VICE), COLLATERAL is an absorbing, atmospheric, provocative tale of two men who meet at the literal crossroads of their lives. A mystery man named Vincent (played with 100% utter conviction and ease by the legendary Tom Cruise) arrives at LAX and "accidentally" bumps into another man, in which a briefcase exchange ensues. Vincent travels to downtown LA and gets in a cab driven by Max (Jamie Foxx in a performance that would earn him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination). Vincent tasks Max to drive him around LA to complete his "errands". Max soon finds out (the hard way!) that Vincent is a contract killer. Vincent is going to kill 5 people that night and Max must drive him around or else! During this night, Vincent and Max learn valuable lessons about each other and themselves. In a series of stimulating conversations, some very truthful facts of life are laid out for the viewer to absorb and consider. One can see Vincent and Max literally transfer personality traits to each other as the night ensues, which leads to an inevitable conclusion. Every time I watch the film, I pick up on a detail or nuance about Vincent and Max I hadn't seen or noticed before and am amazed at how believable their interaction is and how meticulous a film that Michael Mann has constructed. This film ought to easily be considered one of the best of the decade. Within this fascinating film, Mann mixes in a great soundtrack, superbly staged and convincing action sequences, and beautiful cinematography of LA after dark. The excellent supporting cast includes Mark Ruffalo (as Det. Fanning hot on Vincent and Max's tail), Barry Shabaka Henley (as nightclub owner Daniel, who the men have an interesting encounter with), Irma P. Hall (as Max's mom, who almost steals the movie!), Javier Bardem (in a pitch perfect scene as the big bad guy Felix), and last but not least an incredibly vibrant and sexy Jada Pinkett Smith (as an early fare of Max's who ends up being a key to the story). I cannot stress or say enough of how impressed I was with Tom Cruise's amazing work in this film. It is as much a physical performance as it is a verbal one. And he handles both sides with aplomb. How he did not get nominated for an Oscar (Best Actor) is beyond belief! I would have settled for him getting a "nomination", but, I swear, everytime I watch this flawless film, I continue to believe that this is THE performance that Mr. Cruise should always be remembered for, leaving all his other great work in the dust! This may be the best performance of his career, and it is thankfully part of a truly great film. I own this 2-disc set dvd and it is perfect, the way every dvd of a big film should be with great quality on the film dvd and interesting, refreshing commentary on the 2nd one. A masterpiece as far as I'm concerned!

I'm sure that taxi drivers meet all kinds of people. But it is not everyday that you pick up a sociopath, particularly one who is a contract killer. That is what happens one night for LA cabbie Max (Jamie Foxx), an ordinary guy who dreams of starting his own limo service. He has the misfortune to pick up Vincent (Tom Cruise), an ex-special forces operator who has come to town in order to assassinate five people. Vincent is at once charming, philosophical and absolutely devoid of conscience--as the unsuspecting Max discovers when the first stop ends with a corpse crashing down on his cab from above. Vincent forces Max to drive him from hit to hit. Out of fear for his life, Max complies, desperately seeking a way out. Along they way, they develop a relationship of sorts--not a buddy relationship--but a symbiotic one. Vincent needs Max's driving skill; Max needs Vincent's brazenness to draw him out of his "nice guy" shell, so he can put his destiny back into his own hands. The movie is well-acted. Foxx is at times sympathetic, and also noble. Cruise plays the villain perfectly--a complex character that defies stereotypes. I particularly enjoyed the philosophical musings. Vincent's worldview might be nihilistic, but he lives consistently with it. Jada Pinkett Smith is solid as Max's love interest. Mark Ruffalo, always memorable, has a small part--I wish his role would have been expanded some. The blu-ray transfer is good. Virtually the entire movie takes place at night, so most scenes involve low lighting. Despite this, the film grain is not too noticeable. Detail is good. The sound was fine. Parental Advisory: This movie is rated R for several scenes involving strong violence. It is also punctuated at times with strong language. I recommend this movie for mature movie watchers. While the violence is visceral at times, director Michael Mann has given us a glimpse into the heart of darkness--a man devoid of conscience who acts consistently with his worldview. Pitting him against an "every man" makes for some interesting interactions. How far would you be willing to go in order to stop evil?

Tom Cruise as an Ice Man was a delight. It showed rare acting chops for the guy. Jamie Fox was perfect playing the terrified captive cab driver to Tom's stone cold killer. In spite of this set sup both played it straight letting the laughs come naturally out of the increasing mayhem of the situation. A totally fun flick and a rarely seen side if Mr Cruise.

excellent movie fast service

highly recommend

Popcorn movie but hey its Tom Cruse

Good film on 4k but tbh haven't watched yet

Mais um ótimo filme do diretor Michael Mann. Tom Cruise está incrível nesse personagem. Em relação à mídia física: o blu-ray possui áudio e legendas em PT-BR e o extras também estão legendados em PT-BR. Entrega eficiente!

Moi, qui suis taxi depuis plusieurs Années, ce genre de client dans votre taxi, ça fait froid dans le dos ! Mais honnêtement perso j’ai vraiment adoré… Vous serez vraiment pas déçu part le superbe Tom cruse Merci Amazon

Great Michael Mann movie - Produce of 80 Great Miami Vice TV Show, movies such Heat and others. In this Collateral, an assassin - Tom Cruise use a only Night Run Taxi to do the Job, drive by Jamie Foxx. Tom Cruise in my opinion as a great performance in this movie. Delivered on time the movie and the price wasnt bad. I recomend. Many subtitles options evean my native Language - The Portuguese.

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