26: Collateral

This week, Cruise plays the villain in Michael Mann’s 2004 thriller Collateral. Has Jamie Foxx ever been better? Is Los Angeles a cinematic city? Does the film have anything to say?

Content warning: violence

Unanswered Questions:

  • Does Vincent’s character work? Is it authentic within the movie?
  • What happens to Max and Annie after the film is over?
  • Is the twist with Ray worth the investment of time?

Further reading:

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