FILMMAKER MOVIE REACTION!! Collateral (2004) FIRST TIME REACTION!!
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I remember watching this in bed on a dark, rainy night on my big screen with snacks and yeah it was an experience, LA was captured so perfectly in this movie, almost like it was a character in the movie also just constantly there in the background and so real.
As always, you deliver. The 5th Element?!?!?! Can't wait. And what we do in the shadows is one of the funniest, most underrated movies ever. Keep it up, Bro. [EDIT] I couldn't wait for the first hit. Your facial expressions are priceless. 2004 btw.
Absolutely brilliant. A masterpiece all around. Tone, pacing, editing, the performances. I love that you can't prepare for this film it does not follow convention in any respect.
I love it when films elevate the mundane to the exaggerated or absurd through circumstance.
Kudos to Cruise one of his best roles.
I really wish Tom Cruise would play more characters like this. He's so cold and surgical as he goes about his business.
He does alittle in the Mission Impossible but I’d love to see him to that as a villain more!
I wish I liked Tom Cruise. I think he just tries too hard to be cool. Too hard to be “relatable” lol. I totally agree with you on this tho
@@bigidiotdumbstupidguy9329 Cruise does a great job in Magnolia. He plays an unlikable but layered character and commands the screen without relying on the crutch of action sequences.
@@bigidiotdumbstupidguy9329 That's on purpose. That's the point. You're not supposed to think he's cool. That's not the characters he plays. He plays try hards that go above and beyond what's necessary.
He makes me think he could play a really authentic feeling Serial Killer type of character. For whatever reason Cruise hasn't realized that he's a better villain than he ever is as the hero
Tom Cruise's natural charisma makes him great for villains like this, something I wish he would do more of.
Yeah, Collateral and Interview with a Vampire are 2 of his best performances, like he BECAME Vincent and Lestat.
He’s kind of a villain in Tropic Thunder too, and he was a scene stealer. We associate him a lot with heroic roles, but he’s really fun as a villain.
Cruise's reaction at 10:30 is so realistic and well executed that it is regarded as one of the best gun scenes in movie history. He clocks in 5 shots in 1.4 seconds beating the script that wanted it done in 1.6 if possible.
Wasn't it actually 1.3? Either way his shooting was so impressive firearms instructors used to show trainees this scene as an example of perfect form.
_"One of my favorite actors is in this"_
Tom Cruise: *"AM I a JOKE to YOOOOOU?!"*
10:48 - If you're impressed by the "audio" in that movie, it's probably because this was directed by Michael Mann, who also directed Heat - the movie with the greatest bank shootout sound design, ever.
PREACH.
In Heat, they used real guns with blanks. I wonder what they did here, since he’s shooting them at point blank range.
@@alexman378Most movies use real guns with blanks in them, the confusion is people think "prop gun" means "fake gun." It's how Alec Baldwin killed that camerawoman shooting that one movie.
Who came just for the "Yo homie" scene? Lol
😂😂😂
As others may say, the Mozambique shooting technique.
It's interesting that they made him a perfectionist when it comes to all the little details in his life, as perfectionism is one of the major hallmarks of procrastination. Got to make sure everything is just right before you start, but you never start; the making things just right is just delaying the possibility of future failure.
Procrastination does open up the possibility for implementing ideas that wouldn't have been thought of if a project was done as fast as possible. As with most things, double edged sword.
So true. This was one of the traps I fell for in life. Still, better late than never.
I love Mann's attention to detail of the audio of the gunshots. Movies usually don't try to sound so realistic when it comes to characters firing a gun.
Yeah those shots were SOLID!
Freaking loved this film, it was so refreshing to see Cruise in a role like this!
Right!? I was really digging it!
I listen to the DLS every day. Mike Ryan is the top producer. He pushed this movie for about two weeks. I bought a cheap copy on eBay and saw it for the first time last week. Incredible. What was the deal with the coyote though. Was it proving the point that you could hit wildlife with a car in LA? That seems too simple. The Chris Cornell song they used for that part was great. I have no clue what band he was in for that, but you can't mistake his voice.
One of the best villains ever
Agreed.
Vincent is one of most baddest movie villains.
if you had an eargasm from those gunshots, you’d appreciate Heat so much
Oh sweet, yeah I may have to check that out!
Mann best movie.
@@JamesVSCinema I cannot wait until u react to that.
Dude watch Heat!
"Yo, homie! That my briefcase?" Love that line. There was a time where I didn't like Tom Cruise or his movies, but this one and Edge of Tomorrow changed my mind, at least when it comes to his performances.
I do feel like Max some times, being indecisive and shit, it's funny how we are afraid of success and end up choosing comfort instead of trying new stuff. In a weird way it reminds me of Fight Club, Vincent could be seen as Max's Tyler Durden, without his "help" he remains stuck forever.
Congrats on the 20k man! You deserve it! I know that number will be doubled quicker than you think.
Edge of Tomorrow is probably my favorite Tom Cruise movie. He's such a good actor, in my opinion.
@@-hasamastersdegreeinwumbol8565 Magnolia is my favourite Cruise performance which is by far his best!
“Respect the c**k. And…TAME THE C**T!!”
"Collateral" has become one of my all-time favorite films. I'm glad you enjoyed it James. 💯😎👊
I’ve always been a fan of the dialogue between Jamie Fox and Tom Cruise while in the cab. It’s great at showing both characters differing views it feels like a natural conversation, even though there’s not much happening in the scene it remains captivating to a casual movie goer.
Exactly, a great balance of both!
I think you missed that when Vincent kills the jazz player, he's not just being cold-blooded. He gives him hope that he might leave alive, he gives him an opportunity to talk about what he loves, he has a remorseful look after he kills him and finishes the jazz answer himself. Vincent is capable of caring for people but that will not change his killing nature. It's the same with Max, he clearly has a very protective instinct when it comes to Max, he protects him several times with no hesitation both from his boss and from physical danger. But he got in that car knowing he was going to use and kill a cab driver, and nothing that happens changes that. But I think in the end even though he met the miserable bookend to a life unwitnessed, he was glad it was Max who ended up living to the end of the night.
Gotta love Michael Mann he turns the city into a character
It took me waaaaaaaaaay too long to realise guy was Javier Bardem
Hahahaha yup! I recognized him too!
Whaaaaaaaaa!
@@n4ko he looks so different with a buzzed head and beard right? Lol
@@bazookatooth right, I actually had to go back and watch the scene again. I’m actuallly more surprised I didn’t recognize his voice either
It too me 15 years when I discovered that.
Collateral is on The Transporter universe (just fun fact) Thats why a Jason Statham CAMEO
GOTCHA hahaha makes sense now!
@@JamesVSCinema - There's also a fun theory that the movie might also be part of the GTA Universe: czcams.com/video/i7-1gcVuUnI/video.html
THE WHAT??! OH my god my mind just exploded! it all makes so much sense for his cameo in this film
Also I love the shoot out between the two on the train, because Vincent was trained to shoot two in the body and one in the head he missed whereas because of Max’s spontaneous shooting he hit, so in other words Vincent lost due to him not adapting to the situation and maintaining a routine strategy and max won because he broke away from his repetitive ways and started being more spontaneous due to Vincent’s teachings.
Interesting take on that scene! I dig it!
@@JamesVSCinema
Vincent didn't "miss", - well, he did... - but if you look closely... He always does 2 shots to the chest/stomach, to prevent the target from shooting back... the "making sure" shot goes to the head. The last shootout in the train has a steel door with a window in between him and Max. So both his first shots hit the steel door right under the window. Max just did shoot straight, he got very lucky. Great movie!
watch "Heat"
@@JamesVSCinema please react to The Last Of Mohicans (1992) it's the only movie I've seen that takes place during the French & Indian War. Nobody makes movies about that war or the Revolutionary War either. One movie apiece for those wars as well as Jarhead for Operation Desert Storm & that about it. The wars the have the most movies are WW1, WW2, The Vietnam War, The Civil War, & The War On Terror.
Good point!
"Yo homie, is that my briefcase?"
Love this movie. Such a classic.
So dope to hear you shoutout Brandon Likes Movies! You guys are the top-tier reactors on CZcams for sure.
Brandon is the man!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@JamesVSCinema Both you and Brandon are the two best reactor channels on CZcams, by far. Always have properly insightful analysis on whatever you watch.
@Nick S Haha I was watching a Natalie Gold video when I got the notification for this comment. She's top tier for sure!
One of my favorite movies. The coyote scene is magic, with the score from Chris Cornell. Heat is another one, the sound in the shootout is fire. I watch them once a year.
Great to see your nod to Brandon. I always enjoy his reactions too.
Michael Mann is one of my favorite director and writer, so I suggest the film Heat wholeheartedly.
Brandon is the brother! Always gotta show love 🙏🏽
Yes, Heat, Manhunter, The Last of the Mohicans are all essential viewing.
@@RighteousBrother You're damn right brother!
@@RighteousBrother I would add Thief and The Insider.
Really enjoyed this film. And this is my second-favorite Tom Cruise performance behind his work in "Magnolia". I think these two films do a really good job of showing that Cruise, who's already a terrific actor, can be REALLY impressive when he plays against type.
Yours and Brandon's are one of my favorites right now
That’s love Bryan thank you!!
My fav part of the whole movie is the coyote crossing the street.
And it wasn’t even planned.
And you didn’t even show it. 😂😭
It’s on the full length! 😂
Ha! Me too.
With you there, first time I saw the movie that coyote scene had me feeling some kind of way, and I'm not even sure why. It's just such a cool moment
And btw , the Audioslave song went with it perfectly .
@@Anub1s0 yea whoever picked that song for that moment deserves a raise.
One of my favourite Tom Cruise roles ever right up there with The Last Samurai and Tropic Thunder
Tropic thunder is god tier haha
For me, the coyote on the downtown city street made the whole movie rise to another level.
Great Choice. Great Director, great Screenplay and great actors.All the elements that combine to make a great movie.
DUDE! If you liked this you gotta watch Heat. Easily my all time favorite movie. That audio that you were talking about gun wise is taken to the next level in Heat too. Love your thoughts, keep it up!
Hey Jacob! Appreciate you brotha!! I’ll put that on the patreon polls!
Directed by Michael Mann who's Heat you already reacted to. You can see where all those great shots are coming from. I think Cruise delivered a roll of a lifetime in this one. And the rest of the cast was superb. And, ofcourse, I need to mention zen slices of soundtrack. A movie I always back to from time to time. Loved your reaction.
I don’t think I’ve reacted to Heat yet!!
@@JamesVSCinema sorry, my bad. Anyway, if you haven't seen Heat, would sugest it. You can't go wrong with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in the same movie + it has one of the greatest street shootouts ever to put in a film. Cheers.
Fun fact: Some cameos throughout the film include Jason Statham playing the man Cruise bumped into at the airport in the opening scene, Javier Bardem as "Felix", the man Jamie Foxx meets while having to mirror Cruise's character, and Peter Berg as well as Mark Ruffalo.
The conversation about them calling each other out and Vincent makes the quote about being old and how you let your dreams slide hits hard.
Collateral is one of my favorite films of all time. Some of the scenes are like god damn poetry to me.
I actually love the soundtrack to Collateral. So Imma have to disagree with you on that one, but it's all good :D
Hahaha yeah the lyrical soundtracks just didn’t hit with me sadly hahaha
@@JamesVSCinema Haha, can't win em all. I just love this type of alternative rock and jazz, so it might be that.
Forgot how great this movie was. I love all Michael Mann films. When you haven't watched them in awhile, you forget how great they are until you watch it again and you become mesmerized all over again.
The movie Locke is set in only a car. It never goes anywhere else except in the car.
Tom Hardy gives an amazing performance in this movie
I was gonna recommend that movie. First thing I thought of when he said "set in a car.." Locke is an awesome film!
I've recommended it a few weeks ago. I hope he makes a video. Such a good movie, just an amazing display of how you can make real cinema with a tight script, good directing and wonderful acting.
There’s a really trippy kinda thriller indie film from 2014 (that I think of as a more intense version of The Shining) called Coherence. It’s impossible to talk about any of the plot points without spoiling since it requires so much attention. Apparently there was no script, and instead it was a 12 page “synopsis” that was given to the cast and they didn’t know each other’s lines. Which I think adds to the natural feeling of the dialogue and later adds a layer suspicion because it’s genuine reactions from the actors. Since it had a tiny budget, there’s only like 2 major set pieces but the story is insane. I’ve seen it 4 times, and I took notes twice, but it still gives me that feeling of dread or anxiety every time I watch it. There’s no real relief to the tension like a classic suspense film would have. Once the plot gets into its stride, you turn into a spring under pressure.
It’s criminally underrated and under-discussed, and I feel like you would enjoy it just because of the techniques used to stretch the budget. In fact, I’ll probably rewatch it right now lmao. If I had any disposable income atm, I’d try to get it on the Patreon. But I’ll just have to hope one of your Patrons has seen it and liked it enough to recommend it there. Either way. Love what you do, and it’s really cool of you to shoutout Brandon like that. Dude’s awesome. Keep on keepin on, my man.
Most definitely my man, appreciate you for commenting as well fam!
@@JamesVSCinema I really, really hope you eventually get around to Coherence lol. Even if it is a rewatch, I’d love to hear your take on the story and directing. Plus, I just want more people in general to see it. It deserves way more attention than it has. Stay safe, brother.
@@JamesVSCinema YES THIS MOVIE IS SUCH A FUCKING BANGER. COHERENCE IS A MUST WATCH!!!!!!
I always found interesting how the whole film is peppered with these subtle moments of Vincent's.. fondness? towards Max. It's almost like he can't help it, and this is someone who has worked so hard to dehumanize himself, to become the closest thing to a killing machine possible, and yet, human emotion is still something he can't help, even though he'd probably love to. Examples of this is how he went out of his way to defend him from his abusive employer, or how he stopped for his mother's flowers in the hospital or how he saved Max in the night club even though there was no real reason to keep him around now that he had his list back. It's so interesting to see those small moments of humanity that Max apparently brings out in Vincent and then see him purposefully try to push them as far down as he can because because he perceives them as interference. But to reject the things that make us human is to engage in a never ending war with one self, and Tom really played that ever present internal battle beautifully, I think. He does a great job of intriguing us and making us wonder what the hell happened, or what could possibly happen to a person to push them to such lengths. This movie was the one that really sold me on Tom Cruise as an actor along with Minority Report.
The music in this movie is hautingly appropriate for each scene. Love the use of Bach's "Air" at the beginning, before all the violence occurs. Perfect selection.
Awesome take. Collateral is such a great movie. The script, character development, how it's shot, soundtrack and the action is next level. Michael Mann has a great eye and a touch for detail that elevates his movies. I saw in another comment you haven't seen Heat yet - I think you'd love it.
Collateral was also a story about LA. The way it was shot, locations etc. Aesthetically it is very Micheal Mann movie. Heat, Collateral, Miami Vice.
Makes sense with the dream theme in it!
It’s my favorite movie of all time and it was definitely refreshing watching someone doing a first time reaction so I can experience it again. 💯
A year later, I still appreciate your comment about using a taxi as a central location - it does indeed 'compress' the story, limits scenery and focuses the film on the screenwriting.
One of my favorite movies. The entire cast was excellent, the cinematography and editing were spectacular, the pacing and tone were very consistent. Truly a great film
Agreed! Loved it
Before John Wick there was this movie. This film was top-tier awesome. Check out Michael Mann's movies btw!
Heat (1995)
Miami Vice (2006)
I’ll have to check out Heat!
@@JamesVSCinema Heat has one of the best shootout scenes of all time. If you thought him shooting those two guys the tried to rob them in this was intense, Heat is that x100.
"Think anyone will notice?"
Vincent is scary, cold and emotionless even when he's dying. After seeing that side of humanity, Max will NEVER be the same again.
This has been one of my favorites for years and I always felt like it was underrated. I also love the Audioslave song in it "Shadow on the Sun" during the scene with the coyote.
I found you about a month ago and you are truly one of my favorite creators on this platform. You’re incredible insightful and engaged with what’s happening on screen. Keep up the good work!
The alleyway shootout is just incredibly well done
Guarding the sound design at 10:30 for the gunshots, Michael Mann is famous for using actual gunshot audio and not changing it in post production. When he was filming the movie Heat in the mid 90’s, he didn’t wasn’t liking any of the gunfire sound design for the infamous downtown LA shootout scene. He ended up using the original audio where you can hear the gunfire echoing off the buildings, etc. He did the same thing for his later movies, and as a result, the gunfire sounds way louder and more intense.
This is a criminally underrated film.
Fun little tidbit, the reason Tom didn't tag Jamie in the train is because there are horizontal bars on the carriage door at the exact height where he usually shoots efficiently. Torso, and head.
The postcard picture of Max's dream hearkens back to a narrative device in Michael Mann's first feature, 1981's "Thief".
Great content, balance, and velvety smooth voice, you’re killin it my dude ❤️ I’m here for this
You open that trunk, they go inside.
Oscar worthy performance from Cruise. He was in the zone.
Here's the comment I remembered about this movie and it's final showdown that has some interesting detail: "anybody wanting to know why cruise died, look at the train door, see those 3 holes? two aimed center mass, one at the head. Vincent does that pattern for killing throughout the whole movie, and in the situation where he faces max, there just happens to be a metal door blocking Max's vitals, its an allusion to the repeated cycles Max lives through the whole movie, its the same thing that kills Vincent, he falls back to routine and fails because of it. The technique is called a Mozambique Drill, and is what hitman like Vincent and John Wick use to great effect through out both movies."
For perfection in cinema, I invite anyone to the dueling monologues between Vincent and Max leading up to the crash
My all time two favorite movies came in 2004 . Collateral and Lord of War . Fun fact , Antonio Pinto did the music to both of them . You can feel it during the philosophical conversation. The clash of two ideologies. Such a great movie
If you want a film centred around one location, you have to watch Locke. Tom Hardy is the only character you see on screen for the entire film and it all takes place in his car as he’s on a long drive. True tour de force of acting
In the vain of Collateral, I’d also recommend The Fountain, Insomnia, Identity, Frailty, Road to Perdition, The Village and The Prestige... just a few underrated 00s films
Dude, Identity and Frailty are CRIMINALLY underrated!
Insomnia is great, Al Pacino kills it, also probably Christopher Nolan’s most underrated film
Road to Perdition is a great movie and alllowed Tom Hanks to go to a THROUGHLY different space then hes normally cast in.
Kinda like Kevin Costner and "Mr. Brooks", another amazing movie, or Robin Williams (RiP 💔) in One Hour Photo.
I’d add The Illusionist to the list. I enjoy it slightly more than I enjoy The Prestige. Paul Giamatti was great in it, and it is less of a blockbuster.
I love that you pointed out the sound during that shooting scene. Sound really stands out for me in Michael Mann movies. The sound during the shoot out in Heat, in particular, is just excellent.
“There are better songs to die to.”
That cracked me up.
I watched a behind-the-scenes on this film and Cruise put an inordinate amount of time into making that bit in the alleyway look as smooth as it does.
They came up with some really interesting solutions for lighting the inside of the cab, and I love how a neo-noir like this uses digital, creating the opposite of the low-key classic noir lighting schemes in favor of a night that seems alive, and where there are no shadows to hide in.
I really like collateral. It's deep but still very exciting and action packed. So many emotions and thoughts in the end...
Agreed! Very well thoughtful film!
There is a lot of things in this movie.. Connections, metaphors, foreshadowing, etc When Max is giving her a ride at the beginning and they have 0 traffic, Max says he "Gets lucky with the lights." In his shootout with Vincent the lights on the train go out for a moment. That's when Vincent's training and how he shoots fails him. He fails to see Max move and you can see his execution wound pattern (Mozambique) in the bullet holes on the door. He missed
Bloody love this film. Great choice James. Hope you're staying safe! You looking happy and healthy man
There's a great film produced by Pierce Brosnan called "The Matador". He really wanted to break out of the "smooth" characters he's been stuck with. I'm thinking about it as it's a very different exploration of a hit man that I think you'll enjoy.
Great work dude!
It's a totally underrated movie. I really enjoyed it.
Refreshing to see this analysis of a great movie. Thanks for sharing.
Already mentioned it before (but it bears repeating) Jamie Fox’s performance in this was worthy of an Oscar nod.
the gunfire sound when he killed those 2 thieves is so epic. I had the same reaction when I first saw the movie. Had the same while watching Heat (1995) from Michael Mann. You should certainly watch that one too. I love movies where they focus characters and their motivations first so the the action scenes have more weight and are not just for show.
Michael mann is one of my favorite filmmakers. Hale has done so many great movies, Collateral, Heat, Last of the Mohicans, Black Hat, The Insider, Public Enemies, The Kingdom, Ali, Thief...just a fantastic filmography, I recommend them all !
On this he shot nearly the entire film using HD cameras and only ambient light, to show how the city really looks. The parking garage to office shot from so far away, using just interior ambient lights...in think the interior of the light rail is the only part shot on film, since they green screened the outside passing by. Another cool note, I think the final train station is the same on in the beginning of Heat, which you absolutely need to react to if you've never seen it.
Max flipped the switch when he was playing Vincent because when the walls started closing in on him, he realized that to them, he was an elite hitman who wasn’t to be messed with, and could use Vincent’s reputation to his advantage. There really was no other option at that point, either he’d stutter and cry for his life and get shot anyway, or he’d have to completely get into character and possibly make it out on reputation alone.
That quick pull on the thugs is amazing, very similar to that episode on Miami vice with the assassin who pulls on a cop who is being held at gun point. It’s so fast it’s almost impossible to react to.
"hands of time" is the track that was playing while Anny + Max was in the taxi. The lyrics in that song was word for word what Max's life was up to that point. It was an intentional choice by the director; you should check it out.
Michael Mann (who made this), also made the theatrical "Miami Vice". He loves using gritty natural lighting and natural sounds from real weapons.
Also...I lost my mind when I first saw Mark Ruffalo.
This is one of Tom Cruise's best roles.
My favorite movie my guy, so happy you made this
One thing Michael Mann pays great attention to (aside from great composition and use of colour) is prepping his actors, especially when it comes to weapons. He had De Niro and Pacino etc go through weapons training with ex special forces guys for Heat (you should be able to find the video). He did the same with Tom Cruise for this.
He also had him work as a UPS delivery guy for a day to see if he could do it without being recognised...
I remember watching this movie, up until after the first hit is finished, waaaaay back in the day. It’s interesting to see how it turns out! Also, really fascinating to see these actors in a movie that looks like it was films on a Sony handheld camcorder.
Also congrats on passing 20k, in like, 4 months, that’s insane.
I’m still in disbelief hahaha! Thank you!
Brandon and you are my favorite people on CZcams reacting to great movies and series :)
Love the little details of the final shoot out. Vincent is such a trained killer that he's a creature of habit (which is an interesting juxtaposition about what his character preaches) that he fires at Max with the same pattern he killed the other victims with (as described by the coroner in the morgue), but it that causes him to fire into the metal of the door so his shots don't pass through, but Max, who's untrained, is firing randomly and hits Vincent through the glass (which, in turn, is an interesting juxtaposition about how his character has lived).
Michael Mann movies always have the most realistic gunshot sounds. the noise level.
Great review and reaction!
If you haven't seen Heat, you gotta see Heat. Same director, De Niro, Pacino, an incredible supporting cast, and the single best shootout in movie history.
If you've never watched the revenant you ABSOLUTELY need to. A master piece of cinematography.
I was always a Jamie Foxx fan from the beginning as a comedic actor. But this film, then Ali later the same year sealed the deal. He's one of the best dramatic actors alive. His performance turns this really good film into a phenomenal one. We are with the character for such a short time, and the entire film succeeds based on the audiences investment into the character and our desire to see him make it through the night. Kudos to Tom Cruise as well. Stepping outside the constant A-list hero role to play someone so menacing. He pulls it off perfectly and should do more like this.
Sweet man! I was waiting rabidly for this one! Another great Michael Mann flick! Dude, would LOVE to see what you have to say about Cabin in the Woods. It’s an excellent take on the horror genre, and it breaks some really fun new ground. Anyway, hope you’re doing well, man. Keep up the great work!
Hey brother I appreciate that my man!! Thank you for the love!
Not yet!
@@JamesVSCinema No prob, you have excellent commentary on so many different aspects of the films, it’s super refreshing! Oh, and the cab, I like how you picked up on it. At the end, he crashed it and it was symbolic of his destruction and adherence to his old way of thinking, of holding himself back. So great!
@@HistoritorJimaldus Agreed! I love how iconic the gunplay is, when there really isn’t that much in total throughout the film. Really goes to show if you make each scene fantastic, even if they’re 30 seconds, it will make a lasting impact!
@@JamesVSCinema Whoa man! You definitely need to put Heat at the top of your list! It is easily Michael Mann’s best work, in my opinion. The best mix of dynamic characters and cinematography I’ve ever seen.
Your reaction to Ruffalo getting capped is the same as mine and my girls. That moment had me shook to the core.
You know, I heard this on quite a few reactions of yours and years ago I heard a quote (can't remember who originally said it, just as I don't recall the exact phrasing): limitations or boundaries add a layer of creativity, because knowing these limitations allows for your mind to flourish in between these boundaries, which is kind of ironic. And as you mentioned in other reactions, Sci-Fi for example doesn't inhabit them, so it's much harder to actually "flourish" within that space of unrestricted imagination. I think that is so true and you are among the first people I encountered who understand that or atleast the point in that argumentation. I'll always turn to you if I want a reaction with substance and appreciation of all the crafts that go into creating a great piece of film.
This movie though. The mood of this film is intense. Highly rewatchable as I've lost count of times watched myself. Ok pushing play on your reaction!! Lets go.
Hahah enjoy!!
If you haven't yet, watch Michael Mann's other great movie, "Heat".
Crime epic starring Deniro vs Pacino.
This is my favorite film of the last 20 years. I've seen several reviews, but this is the actual first reaction that I've seen to this masterpiece. This movie interestingly feels genre-free. You can't pigeonhole it into any specific genre. It came out in the summer of 2004 and has elements of action, horror, drama, crime drama, and film noir, but I wouldn't call it an action movie nor would I call it a crime drama. It's just unique. I think the film is virtually perfect, though. There's not a single scene or moment that I would cut out of it. In fact, since they were both made by Michael Mann and both "crime dramas" set in LA, I actually compare this movie to Heat, which I think is incredibly overrated and about a full hour longer than Collateral and Heat is a movie that I feel like is way too long with a random, messy storyline and interchangeable characters. Collateral has a collection of very different and unique characters and because the cast is much smaller than Heat, each one feels fully realized. Personally, I like all the music choices in Collateral. I also love the way the film is shot. It looks a lot different from most movies giving LA a lived in, gritty quality. It's almost shot documentary style.
You touched on probably the key element that makes the movie work and it's the relationship between Vincent and Max and you spoke a lot about how Vincent's personality rubbed off on Max, but the converse is also true as Max's personality started to affect Vincent as Vincent started to in his own twisted way care about Max, like when he asked him if he was going to call that girl, which he did as a result of Max successfully getting the new thumb drive. Vincent was actually impressed that Max could pull that off and became invested in Max breaking out of his personal prison. That's a human attachment that Vincent probably never had with anyone in years. It's kind of sad to me in this age of superhero and fantasy movies that not enough people pay attention to brilliant pieces of film art like Collateral.
Yoooo. Both you and brandon are my favorites to watch it makes me so happy.
Much love!! 🙏🏽
Tom Cruise's run is so damn satisfying to see. Reminds me of Robert Patrick's running as the T1000 in T2: Judgment Day. Robotic, driven, purposeful.
I saw this movie in the theaters and when Vincent died on the train, the theater was all quiet and I said in a fairly loud voice "Now that's a Taxi Cab Confession!" the whole theater busted out laughing.
Hell yeah this film rules the school. Awesome vid. Here before 30k!!
I loved this movie when it came out. Classic action suspense thriller. Reminds me of the movie phone booth with Forrest Whittaker and Colin Ferrell.
This movie made me love Socal and want to frequent it much more in my lifetime. When I went to LA around new years Eve in 2017 I loved every second of me being there. When I went to Long Beach 2 years later on a conference trip, it was like being in the Collateral movie minus the violence obviously. But the lights, the palm trees that were like skyscrapers, the Hollywood walk of fame, East LA, the Mexican culture, the black culture, the stucco houses, the hotels. Michael Mann really captures LA well when he films there. Heat is another great capture of LA. He does a good job of setting scene and immersing you into this breathtaking world. Ppl can say what they want about Cali, but it's truly something different.
This is one of my favorite films, and I am a big fan of Michael Mann's work in general. The script, the cinematography (those nighttime shots of LA). There are all these layers of meaning on top of this crime drama.