Movie:Collateral

Collateral is a movie directed by Michael Mann, featuring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx.


The story details sociopathic killer Vincent, (tom cruise) and Cab driver Max, (Jamie Foxx) as they drive around, with Max being forced to escort Vincent to multiple locations to kill people. The main focus of the film seems split, between the killings of Vincent, and the character development between Max and Vincent, as they try to understand each others pasts and goals.

    An interesting style of story telling, instead of just have the killings, each killing gives small parts of character to the victims, instead of just gunning down faceless minion. For example the bar owner who Vincent kills. In the build up to his death, we find out the greatest moment of his life,  performing with Miles Davis, and his lament that he did not pursue his dreams, a thought that resonates with Max. This allows each part of the film to be a window to more little stories, allowing for a deeper and more organic world rather than a what you see is what you get attitude.