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I loved your reaction, and discussion on the film and it’s potential. Amelie is one of the beautifully edited films I’ve seen, just wonderful. I look forward to it
The concept is known as pre crime, the idea has been pushed by darpa and the cfr and the military, people believe we have e no free will or choice and everything can be predicted which presupposes nothing matters and yet people aren't jumping off bridges in mass, it's an illogical and inconsistent ideology pushed by those that fund the track trace database, mastering the human domain and full spectrum dominance, and movies are ment to get the unwashed masses ready for the future that those in power create every day
The woman who fainted at the end reveal was the killer's wife, so it's not so far fetched that it would be so shocking for her to find out her husband is a murderer.
@@Suileron I honestly had no idea it was popular cause most people I've talked to have never even mentioned this movie in their favorite Spielberg movies. I'm glad to know that's not the case for most people.
I always find it interesting that it's implied that if Tom Cruise's character hadn't seen the future "murder" (even though it was more an accident than a murder) he committed, the "murder" never would have happened. His knowing about the future is what makes the future the future he saw
Yes, but he saw that murder by design. The old man basically using his knowledge manipulated him into the murder. Like putting a gun in someones hand and pulling the trigger.
The whole point of the original novella is that it is a self fulfilling prophesy. In the novella, there are three separate "reports" and Anderson commits the murder because it is in his view the best possible option.
Based on the work of the sci-fi author Philip K Dick, other movies that have used his work are Blade Runner, and Total Recall. The best example of his work put to screen is the animated movie A Scanner Darkly, which will blow your mind.
Phillip K Dick, is responsible for a remarkable number of films. He was hugely influential. Some other big movies based on his work include, Total Recall, Blade Runner, A Scanner Darkly, The Man in the High Castle, Screamers, and the Adjustment Bureau. Too name a few.
It's interesting though that you said at the beginning that you're not expecting it to be any more than just a blockbuster, yet through the course of the film you had a difficult time simply digesting it as one. Spielberg envisioned the film as a Whodunit, or in his own words, "Whowilldoit". I'm surprised that you didn't comment on the shot at 20:55. I remember critics geeking out about that along w/ the camerawork in the spider robot sequence. The scene w/ the balloons is meant to show that a psychic is able to exploit convenient situations. The cops were looking around all over the mall, but Agatha is able to pick a temporary blind spot b/c she's way ahead of them no matter what they do.
Phillip K Dick works which have been adapted to film: Blade Runner Total Recall Minority Report A Scanner Darkly Adjustment Bureau Screamers Radio Free Albemuth Next Imposter Paycheck
Well, that is only if you take adapted in the broadest sense of the word. Most of these were significantly different from what Phillip K. Dick put onto paper. BTW: You forgot "The Man In The High Castle" though technically that is a TV series.
its small and easily forgotten, but that scene where hes in the kitchen being sneaky on the phone and tom absolutely screams "dont you EVER say his name!" gets me every time...such unfiltered rage and passion, tom is one of the greats man
I think it was amazing that Spielberg did Minority Report and Catch Me If You Can within the same year. A heck of a one-two punch. I also liked that the future world of Minority Report felt lived in.
@@Grnademaster lol dude where have you been? We've been 'barcoded' for generations already. Or did you think stuff like social security numbers, drivers licenses, passports, etc were just for fun?
Actually, touchscreens existed for consumers (not just in R&D labs) in the 90s and in the 00s before this film, they just weren't as responsive to touch. Apple came along and made it feel smooth, organic, and software-intuitive hence addictive to use...while companies beforehand kept failing to make it appealing. And some of that failure came from them pushing the technology onto devices other than phones. The touch technology in this film is far more 3d and AR-integrated than what we have today.
@@muhammadhilmiramadhan3556 Despite adding the kids and modernizing the setting, Spielberg's "War of the Worlds" is _very_ true to the intent of H. G. Wells' novel. The heart of every Wells story is an examination of humanity's reaction in light of some instigating factor that fundamentally alters society. In "The War of the Worlds" H. G. Wells uses the central character as an observer to note how society fragments into heroes, cowards, opportunists, oblivious wanderers, organizing resistance fighters and frightened animals. That's exactly what Spielberg does in his film.
The scene where the warden says ""It's actually kind of a rush. They say you have visions. That your life flashes before your eyes. That all your dreams come true" gives people the impression that the last act of the film takes place in John's head while he's locked away.
@@JamesVSCinema I would have loved that too, but at the time Spielberg was really going strong with awkwardly inserting happy endings in all his movies. Off the top of my head both A.I. and The War of the Worlds both have almost the exact same sort of ending, and it's especially unconvincing in War of the Worlds. However, I like the theory Jonmad mentions far better than the real ending and that's the one I go with in my head whenever I watch Minority Report. It's like I always say: "Sometimes you gotta make up your own movie!" hehehe.
@@JK-sc8th AI, Minority Report and Catch me if you can where originally going to be directed by Stanley Kubrick, but he passed away. To honor him Spielberg decided to direct and finish those films. So while they are Spielberg movies, they were already under development and thus somethings might have not seem totally Spielbergesque
@@tooluser I was thinking the same thing, but there are kinder ways of saying it. I’m sure there are works out there that you didn’t know were based on books, or plays, or are in fact remakes etc. By all means share knowledge and educate. But don’t put people down for it.
I like the fact that you have the courage to say you were a bit let down from this movie. I could tell throughout your reaction that you weren't fully into it, which is obviously fine. The movie's style is a bit wacky, like as if people in the far future are a bit 'off', perhaps because of the impact of technology on mentality. It's Spielberg just having fun, and as you said it was a blockbuster type, not a deep psychological inspection. Ngl I'm a bit disappointed you didn't love it because it's one of my favourite movies ever, but glad you have the courage to say how you honestly feel. A lot of reactor's just say they love everything to guarantee the likes. Fuck that shit.
Seriously happy to see this comment. It’s so weird sometimes. No matter how much I express that it’s my opinion and then present my thoughts..people still feel as if it’s a personal attack. Which I can’t do anything about hahaha so I try my best to just keep it real. I’m too old to be faking things 😭 haha. Thanks for this comment my friend! Really helps me realize not everyone is like this.
@@JamesVSCinema - I respect you a lot for being honest about your opinions on the various aspects of the movie and not just the opinions that are positive. People like to see themselves reflected in reactors, so if they really like a movie, it feels like a hit for someone they're "sharing it with" to say anything negative about it. The fact that you stated your genuine views despite that tells me you have integrity. It made me hit the subscribe button even, lol. It's so easy to shout "Green is awesome!" in a room full of people wearing green shirts, knowing they'll applaud you, but it takes chutzpah to say "Green is fine. I just personally prefer orange" :P
That song the "nurse" and eye doctor is singing is called Little frogs it's a Swedish song we sing at midsummer, Spielberg thought it sounded creepy and had them do it
@@JamesVSCinema it was meant to be, that actor has talked about turning that part down cuz he felt he was not right for it. But Spielberg specifically wanted him for that role. As he knew of that actor and he’s delivery, wanted him for that role. You should watch O brother, where art thou. Cohen brother film with him, George Clooney and John Turturo. Brilliant movie that shows what he’s good at.
@@jeffthompson9622 Right there with you, Jeff. Check out Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power (2014). Blake stars as Admiral Hyman Rickover, a hero of mine. Best. Leo.
@@michaelbastraw1493 That is very interesting. I spent four years in the construction of Ohio, Los Angeles, and Sea Wolf class subs in SC. I saw The Hunt For Red October with a friend who was missile chief on an older boomer, the Benjamin Franklin.
This is a nice little detective "who done it" story wrapped in a sci-fi package. It honestly reminded me of those old TV shows from the 50s. I used to love those type of spy/detective shows.
@@theplanetruth The fact that he was even in that movie is amazing. I love actors with a high reputation who don't mind being in some weird shit like Strange Brew. Like when Christopher Plummer was in Dragnet. Not being pretentious and doing a wide variety of stuff is a point in his favor.
Fun fact: Minority Report and Star Wars Ep. II were in production at pretty much the same time, so Spielberg an Lucas, being best friends, were juggling the creative ideas around, and one of them had an idea about an action scene at the automatic assembly line with the heroes caught in the works of the place, so both films have very similar sequences, one in the car factory, the other at the smelter plant of some kind.
Happy to watch your intros 😁. Thinking of becoming a Patron because I love your commentary being more behind the scenes/tech/cinematography focused. Keep up the good work man, love from Florida.
One of the cool things is that we have this tech already, it's just commonplace in the film. We have self driving cars and here in the UK the Navy and rescue services are using jetpacks regularly
Fun fact: Steven Spielberg convened a panel of experts from various fields (robotics, software, architecture, etc.) to make the future technology as plausible as possible. Many of the technologies shown have come true or are the verge of being true like automated cars, personalized advertising, eye and gesture recognition software, touch interfaces. Even crime prediction software is being used in some cities. The film has proved downright prophetic. The only exception are the jet packs. Jet packs that last more than a few minutes are impossible, Spielberg knew this and included them anyway as an homage to old school science fiction.
Your observations on the arrangement of the three-by-five cards does a good job explaining things about the screenwriting process that most don't realize. The order in which something is assembled does make a difference. -- Ikea (?) Best. Leo.
I appreciate your honesty about the movie. I genuinely felt I learned something from your critique. I think when I first saw the movie it was kind of the opposite, because I went in expecting a blockbuster-type action movie and was surprised by the "cerebral" elements (also the mystery and plot twisty elements). It makes sense that if you were expecting or looking forward to something cerebral, you would feel let down by all the focus on action and not more on the thought-provoking stuff. A lot Philip K. Dick stories get adapted into action movies to appease a broader audience. Great reaction!
The point is, that there is no knowing the future there is only knowing possibilities . Peaking into the future has always been a concept but to be able to change it is where the future loses all validity. Think if you plan to go somewhere tomorrow then you have an idea of the future but it is not set in stone it can change. The only thing that can’t be changed is the past.
From what I recall, it's an extension of a short story and it feels like it. There are too many empty calories here, even though it does a good job with the sense of place. It didn't make the edit but the moment when Agatha shouts "RUN" still gives me chills. So many of my nightmares end with that kind of weirdness.
17:13 The balloon. Gotta get the balloon. _The balloon. Gotta get the balloon._ _THE BALLOON. GOTTA GET THE BALLOON._ *_THE BALLOON. GOTTA GET THE BALLOON._*
The thing I love about this movie is that it fully fleshes out futurist ideas of how transportation, police equipment, advertising would look like and how it's used. You can really see how that could exist.
If you think about it, this is technically a time travel movie-it’s just information travelling in time, not people. And part of the tension of the film is whether they exist in a fixed time loop (what precogs see MUST happen) or a branching timeline (what precogs see MAY happen). Also: Samantha Morton as Agatha has always been the standout performance in this for me. Her physical acting, especially in the scene with Crow, is really on another level. Also also: Your Max von Sydow impression is 10/10, daaaaaaamn
After a lull in the 90s, a bunch of Philip K. Dick stories were adapted to film and released in the aughts: "A Scanner Darkly", "Minority Report", "Imposter", "Paycheck", and "Next". So Colin Farrell's been in two PKD adaptations, so far: The newer Total Recall and this Minority Report.
Not expecting the arty storytelling eh??? Well sit back & enjoy my brother, you just might be surprised! Spielberg’s most underrated films and one of his best in my opinion.
You actually make a good point that never crossed my mind before. I've always enjoyed this movie quite a bit, but like you said, there was potential to do EVEN MORE with this brilliant concept. Unfortunately, big budget blockbuster films have to balance action sequences with story telling so they're not able to give the psychological aspects their full attention most of the time because of time and money. Had it been an independent film, they might have explored the concept more and dove deeper into the psyche of it.
minority report was written by the same author who wrote the stories for total recall, bladerunner, a scanner darkly, screamers, and the adjustment bureau.
@@JamesVSCinema philip k dick the original author of all these was a paranoid schizophrenic and you can see it in alot of works. people replaced by robots, not knowing dreams from reality, in his later life he literally thought god talked to him in the form of a pink light. guy was crazy, but that craziness generated some of the greatest sci fi ever produced.
You might enjoy the movie Equilibrium; starring g Christian Bale and Sean Beam, the movie is a sci-fi action film that is a modern retelling of 1984. I think you'd especially appreciate the color grading and composition shots within it.
Surprisingly very underrated Bale movie. I always bring it up around friends or new acquaintances and no one has ever heard of it. Has probably best top 3 gun fights of all time and a great dystopian story.
Phil Dick had Blade Runner (1982) in his wallet just before he passed. I remember when he was scraping just to pay the bills. He never did get to feel the full embrace of Hollywood before his ending. Best. Leo.
@@FluxNomad678 He did get to see some footage with Scott and others. Unknown how close to an assembly cut it may have been. He was more than impressed with the visuals and felt that they suited his story. Maybe he was just being polite, but I'd like to think he was genuinely pleased. Best. Leo.
Yoooooo!! I'm super early today, but this is an all time film for me. Spielberg and the producers consulted with actual engineers and scientists for all the technological aspects. I really hope we have highways like that in the future. No more damn gridlock!!!! Lol.
@@JamesVSCinema This is why I love your channel. I've loved this movie since it came out, but your perspective makes me look at certain aspects in a different light. Also, don't think you've watched Spielberg's War of the Worlds, but it's another good one with Cruise.
This movie just oozes with atmosphere. I love the overexposed film grain look, fits so perfectly with the story, themes, and setting. One of my favorite Tom Cruise movies, even if some bits freaked me out as a kid. Every time I rewatch it as an adult, I can't help but utter "this is so goooood!".
It's a Philip K. Dick story - nuff said. Other stories by Dick that were adapted for the big screen (and the title of those adaptations): We can remember it for you, wholesale (Total Recall) Second Variety (Screamers) Do androids dream of electric sheep (Blade Runner).
I also love that written by the same author as blade runner. Philip k dick is responsible for some of the best sci-fi books and movies of our generation.
This movie was based on a Phillip K. Dick short story, like Blade Runner (that was a novel), Total Recall, Impostor, A Scanner Darkly, etc. All these stories share a common plot: the protagonist is at the center of a system (Precrime, in Minority Report; Rekall, in Total Recall; an undercover police investigation, as in A Scanner Darkly; a war, in Impostor) and then the system turns against the protagonist (Precrime hunts John Anderton; Doug Quaid is chased by the bad guys as soon as he discovers his new identity, etc).
One amazing shot is the elevator one. John is acting weird but agent Witwer ignores it because he's in no danger, but then the "there's gonna be a murder" alarm is set off and Colin Farrell's face goes from smug to scared. Because yeah, grave harm isn't something that happens in this world.
The content gods keep giving 🙏 By the way, I just wanted to say I always look forward to your videos. Wither if its at work or at home its always awesome to see your take on the films you watch.
I agree with you, and haven't noticed before, how the plot is defined to fit the path of a roller coaster which always returns to the same point, instead of going on a journey - a path that leads elsewhere. I enjoy watching special effects but what does it take to include the heart and mind on the journey as well? Annihilation is a film that leaves you in new territory as it ends. Andromeda Strain as well leaves you thinking and wondering. 2001 ends with a big round blue embryo right next to a big round blue earth. I was ten years old when my parents took me to see that film( God bless my parents they took me to a lot of movies) and I understood right then and there that humanity is young and growing. Even at the end of Saving Private Ryan, when Capt Miller is dying and looks up and says to Ryan " earn this", he is talking to the audience as he says it to Ryan. I enjoyed seeing Minority Report again, I do love a wild ride, but when the original movie War of the Worlds ends I feel a sense of accomplishment because of the script and soundtrack and images have created a little plateau to stand on.
I appreciate seeing a more critical take on a film I very much enjoyed when I was much younger. I think on rewatch elements of the story might not hold up as well. And of course the central premise is fantasy. But what I think is on point, and which we might take for granted watching it today, as opposed to the early 2000s, is the setting. The idea of ads knowing who you are and talking directly to you is just reality today. But in 2002 it was science fiction. Unfortunately, the lack of privacy Spielberg envisioned has largely come true, but in much more insidious and less overt ways.
This is one of those movies that people like to say the end is all a dream. More specifically, Cruise's character dreaming in the stasis prison. I always thought that was giving the script too much credit.
It might be cool to do a series like "Throwback Thursday" or something where you watch some baller old movies from Alfred Hitchcock and stuff. Love your vids, keep up the great work!
The universe of _Minority Report_ is plentiful! I don't think a sequel would have fully explored all the avenues that were left unexplored in this movie, but imagine a spinoff, TV series of all those years the precrime experiment was fully operational. I dream with seeing that some day.
the big thing with this movie was the tech, it was 2002 and we are now seeing some of this tech in 2020 fwd. Steven gathered 12 of the brightest engineers together in france and had them brainstorm as to what they thought we would see in the future in tech, like the retinal scanning spiders, and the ability to see through a building for body heat. pretty amazing.
It's worth noting that this movie's vision of future technology was remarkably prescient. It was released in 2002, five years before the first iPhone. Minority Report showcases swipe controls, iris ID, facial recognition, targeted ads, use of big data, augmented reality, virtual reality and autonomous cars. Yes it's still sci-fi. But some of these concepts didn't even seem like they were in the near-future at the time the movie released.
Phillip K. Dick's concept was amazing. But when his works r adapted only so much can be done. So I guess it is determined by which concept you want to focus on. This one was the system. If the focus was more on human rights it probably could be more psychological with emphasis on the precogs right to a life and people in fear of what they may do in the future.
Spielberg had no idea how to depict a near future world so he gathered a group of specialists for a weekend of brainstorming about the future (people at the forefront of computers and technology). One of the things that came out of that was that some people would long for a simpler, less technological time which lead to them shooting the opening scene in an old-timey residential area. Funny enough, today Tom Cruise wouldn't need to use gloves to operate that computer system. You can buy good hand-tracking equipment off the shelf (like with an Oculus Quest). I'm fine with us not having spider-bots though. Great, cool movie but slightly overrated at the time.
Agatha's actress, Samantha Morton goes on to play the lady that takes care/abuses Credence and is anti-magic in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. When I saw her in that film, it took me a bit but recognizing her as Agatha in this movie was pretty cool.
Thanks for reacting to this! Phillip K. Dick's work has been, and continues to be, a treasure trove for filmmakers. I am a huge fan of his brain and how it works. I've always had mad nostalgia for this movie, in particular, because it mentions the *very* specific neighborhood in DC (Barnaby Woods) that I grew up in.
Also, if you want to see a spectacular example of old age makeup, check out The Exorcist. Max von Sydow did that movie almost 30 years prior to Minority Report, and he looks basically the same.
The whole point of the story was to examine the nature of free will and predetermination. Philip K Dick often wrote about this (as well as what it is to be "human" etc.) And in that regard, it was a huge success, in my opinion..
A perfect movie for you to watch next is Equilibrium. It's a great film on the same topic of corrupted future society and the controls they use. It's got some great famous actors you know. It has some amazing action scenes on the edge of ridiculous that will leave you grinning. It was basically underground for various reasons , but like a rite of passage for 16-25 year old guys to show each other back in 2003 and for the next few years. "Dude you haven't seen Equilibrium yet?"
Love your take on the film I 100% agree with you. I think the main thing about Spielberg being a great director is that he tends to make films that are to be viewed (accessible) by the "average joe", I think that's one his main strengths. With a topic and setting such as this one it really stood out as the main flaw of the film.
So Cruise does the ball catch demo for Farrell in order to demonstrate how sure he was about pre crime. He was saying that his team is the hand catching the ball but the visions are gravity. That they're definitely going to happen. The fact that things aren't that solid doesn't occur to him because he's only experienced it in one context. Basically he had cop brain about it. When you're a hammer everything is a nail.
Saw this in theaters way back as a kid and even then loved it, I'll never forget the spider scene! Also I remember the kiss with Tom and the flower woman was a huge deal on entertainment tv shows
I like how the cop is stuck in the past and the pre-cog is sort of stuck in the future. Like you said, my man, it really is a interesting dynamic.I just wish they explored more of that and got deeper into what they were thinking and feeling.
Now, all you have to do is wait for the original story rights to become extant and someone, maybe you, will choose a better direction for the narrative. [Edit] it occurs to me that you're guilty of something I pry to avoid. Sometimes I find myself judging a movie on what it isn't rather than what it is.] Best. Leo.
Because of this movie, I started checking out the author Philip K. Dick and realized how many major films are based on his works including Blade Runner. The original short story Minority Report is really interesting.
Honestly I felt like you on my first watch too, but this film seems to get better with every rewatch. Definitely would recommend you’d rewatch this one somewhere down the road.
Personally do really like this film, but I also can see where you're coming from with the criticisms you gave. I do think the movie could be better considering the concept, but I do also really enjoy the action. The twist was a bit too heavy handed tho... would've been nicer if it was more subtle.
I need me one of them jetpacks!!
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Amelie was tremendous
The Game is a good one, with Michael Douglas i think
I loved your reaction, and discussion on the film and it’s potential. Amelie is one of the beautifully edited films I’ve seen, just wonderful. I look forward to it
The concept is known as pre crime, the idea has been pushed by darpa and the cfr and the military, people believe we have e no free will or choice and everything can be predicted which presupposes nothing matters and yet people aren't jumping off bridges in mass, it's an illogical and inconsistent ideology pushed by those that fund the track trace database, mastering the human domain and full spectrum dominance, and movies are ment to get the unwashed masses ready for the future that those in power create every day
James you need to watch Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
Directed by Luc Besson (he also directed The Fifth Element)
The woman who fainted at the end reveal was the killer's wife, so it's not so far fetched that it would be so shocking for her to find out her husband is a murderer.
Extremely underrated movie. It's one of Tom Cruise's best performances. The atmosphere of the movie is really cool, it keeps you engaged in the story.
Honestly this movie is actually pretty well known but yes it was a dope ride!
Yeah I don't think it's underrated this is a fairly popular movie haha but true Tom cruise is great in it!
@@Suileron I honestly had no idea it was popular cause most people I've talked to have never even mentioned this movie in their favorite Spielberg movies. I'm glad to know that's not the case for most people.
@@pranavnnair5 i agree. This movie isnt well known. Pretty underrated imo. Maybe the best movie from Tom cruise.
my favorite Tom Cruise films: Minority Report, Collateral and Valkyrie.
I always find it interesting that it's implied that if Tom Cruise's character hadn't seen the future "murder" (even though it was more an accident than a murder) he committed, the "murder" never would have happened. His knowing about the future is what makes the future the future he saw
Oedipus, anyone?
Yes, but he saw that murder by design. The old man basically using his knowledge manipulated him into the murder. Like putting a gun in someones hand and pulling the trigger.
yeh it brings up some great questions
"What's really going to bake your noodle later on is, would you still have broken it if I hadn't said anything?"
The whole point of the original novella is that it is a self fulfilling prophesy. In the novella, there are three separate "reports" and Anderson commits the murder because it is in his view the best possible option.
Based on the work of the sci-fi author Philip K Dick, other movies that have used his work are Blade Runner, and Total Recall. The best example of his work put to screen is the animated movie A Scanner Darkly, which will blow your mind.
Omfg A Scanner Darkly is such a great film
The third stigmata of Palmer eldritch is one of the craziest novels I’ve ever read
Problem with adaptations of P K Dick is all the changes done to the source. Many times even the name is changed.
Phillip K Dick, is responsible for a remarkable number of films. He was hugely influential. Some other big movies based on his work include, Total Recall, Blade Runner, A Scanner Darkly, The Man in the High Castle, Screamers, and the Adjustment Bureau. Too name a few.
Would love to see this channel react to A Scanner Darkly it's extemely mental.
Oh hell yeah. This one is dope as hell. Spielberg really did this one.
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@@JamesVSCinema Please react to From Dusk Till Dawn
It's interesting though that you said at the beginning that you're not expecting it to be any more than just a blockbuster, yet through the course of the film you had a difficult time simply digesting it as one. Spielberg envisioned the film as a Whodunit, or in his own words, "Whowilldoit". I'm surprised that you didn't comment on the shot at 20:55. I remember critics geeking out about that along w/ the camerawork in the spider robot sequence. The scene w/ the balloons is meant to show that a psychic is able to exploit convenient situations. The cops were looking around all over the mall, but Agatha is able to pick a temporary blind spot b/c she's way ahead of them no matter what they do.
Phillip K Dick works which have been adapted to film:
Blade Runner
Total Recall
Minority Report
A Scanner Darkly
Adjustment Bureau
Screamers
Radio Free Albemuth
Next
Imposter
Paycheck
James or Brandon or anyone needs to watch A Scanner Darkly. Suuuuper underrated and under reacted.
@@Trowa71 came here to say this. Absolutely love A Scanner Darkly
Well, that is only if you take adapted in the broadest sense of the word. Most of these were significantly different from what Phillip K. Dick put onto paper. BTW: You forgot "The Man In The High Castle" though technically that is a TV series.
This movie never got the recognition that it deserved. I absolutely love this movie!
Precogs' names, Agatha, Arthur, and Dash, are referencing the mystery writers Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Daschel Hammett.
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its small and easily forgotten, but that scene where hes in the kitchen being sneaky on the phone and tom absolutely screams "dont you EVER say his name!" gets me every time...such unfiltered rage and passion, tom is one of the greats man
I think it was amazing that Spielberg did Minority Report and Catch Me If You Can within the same year. A heck of a one-two punch. I also liked that the future world of Minority Report felt lived in.
Touch screen technology only came a few years after this film. Really great how they showed a somewhat realistic future.
That aspect was awesome!
Well, your own personal barcode just starts with your vaccination card.
@@Grnademaster lol dude where have you been? We've been 'barcoded' for generations already. Or did you think stuff like social security numbers, drivers licenses, passports, etc were just for fun?
Always thought it was weird they have touch screens but still had to physically move data from one computer to another.
Actually, touchscreens existed for consumers (not just in R&D labs) in the 90s and in the 00s before this film, they just weren't as responsive to touch. Apple came along and made it feel smooth, organic, and software-intuitive hence addictive to use...while companies beforehand kept failing to make it appealing. And some of that failure came from them pushing the technology onto devices other than phones.
The touch technology in this film is far more 3d and AR-integrated than what we have today.
"I'm getting 'Heavy Rain' flashbacks. Is he gonna start screaming 'Sean?'..."
Lol 😂 best moment of the entire reaction. 16:50
When I finally played "Heavy Rain", that's all I could think of.
:D That was hilarious... Welp, I guess heavy rained ruined minority report :D
One of my favorite Spielberg movies. this and War of the Worlds were the days of the cool dark and gritty Spielberg.
Speaking of dark Spielberg, remember Joel Gretch (5:38) from Taken.
@@muhammadhilmiramadhan3556 Despite adding the kids and modernizing the setting, Spielberg's "War of the Worlds" is _very_ true to the intent of H. G. Wells' novel.
The heart of every Wells story is an examination of humanity's reaction in light of some instigating factor that fundamentally alters society. In "The War of the Worlds" H. G. Wells uses the central character as an observer to note how society fragments into heroes, cowards, opportunists, oblivious wanderers, organizing resistance fighters and frightened animals. That's exactly what Spielberg does in his film.
@@muhammadhilmiramadhan3556 To each their own
If you can’t enjoy a movie unless you’re watching children in constant mortal peril, that says a lot more about you than the movie, dude
The scene where the warden says ""It's actually kind of a rush. They say you have visions. That your life flashes before your eyes. That all your dreams come true" gives people the impression that the last act of the film takes place in John's head while he's locked away.
Oooooo now THAT would’ve been a twist. Damn that would’ve been a dark twist
@@JamesVSCinema I would have loved that too, but at the time Spielberg was really going strong with awkwardly inserting happy endings in all his movies. Off the top of my head both A.I. and The War of the Worlds both have almost the exact same sort of ending, and it's especially unconvincing in War of the Worlds. However, I like the theory Jonmad mentions far better than the real ending and that's the one I go with in my head whenever I watch Minority Report. It's like I always say: "Sometimes you gotta make up your own movie!" hehehe.
@@JK-sc8th AI, Minority Report and Catch me if you can where originally going to be directed by Stanley Kubrick, but he passed away. To honor him Spielberg decided to direct and finish those films. So while they are Spielberg movies, they were already under development and thus somethings might have not seem totally Spielbergesque
@@JK-sc8th Yeah, such a stupid ending Spielberg wrote for War of The Worlds. /s Dude have your heard of H.G. Wells?
@@tooluser I was thinking the same thing, but there are kinder ways of saying it. I’m sure there are works out there that you didn’t know were based on books, or plays, or are in fact remakes etc.
By all means share knowledge and educate. But don’t put people down for it.
I like the fact that you have the courage to say you were a bit let down from this movie. I could tell throughout your reaction that you weren't fully into it, which is obviously fine. The movie's style is a bit wacky, like as if people in the far future are a bit 'off', perhaps because of the impact of technology on mentality. It's Spielberg just having fun, and as you said it was a blockbuster type, not a deep psychological inspection. Ngl I'm a bit disappointed you didn't love it because it's one of my favourite movies ever, but glad you have the courage to say how you honestly feel. A lot of reactor's just say they love everything to guarantee the likes. Fuck that shit.
Seriously happy to see this comment. It’s so weird sometimes. No matter how much I express that it’s my opinion and then present my thoughts..people still feel as if it’s a personal attack. Which I can’t do anything about hahaha so I try my best to just keep it real. I’m too old to be faking things 😭 haha. Thanks for this comment my friend! Really helps me realize not everyone is like this.
@@JamesVSCinema - I respect you a lot for being honest about your opinions on the various aspects of the movie and not just the opinions that are positive. People like to see themselves reflected in reactors, so if they really like a movie, it feels like a hit for someone they're "sharing it with" to say anything negative about it. The fact that you stated your genuine views despite that tells me you have integrity. It made me hit the subscribe button even, lol. It's so easy to shout "Green is awesome!" in a room full of people wearing green shirts, knowing they'll applaud you, but it takes chutzpah to say "Green is fine. I just personally prefer orange" :P
@@VelkanAngels Hahaha man, I greatly appreciate this comment. Thank you!
That song the "nurse" and eye doctor is singing is called Little frogs it's a Swedish song we sing at midsummer, Spielberg thought it sounded creepy and had them do it
"Cheesy?" Tim Blake Nelson has never delivered an unconvincing line on film in his life...so far. Best. Leo.
Hahaha it was alittle cheesy to me in my opinion
@@JamesVSCinema it was meant to be, that actor has talked about turning that part down cuz he felt he was not right for it. But Spielberg specifically wanted him for that role. As he knew of that actor and he’s delivery, wanted him for that role. You should watch O brother, where art thou. Cohen brother film with him, George Clooney and John Turturo. Brilliant movie that shows what he’s good at.
O Brother Where Art Thou led me to recognize Tim Blake Nelson wherever I saw him afterwards.
@@jeffthompson9622 Right there with you, Jeff. Check out Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power (2014). Blake stars as Admiral Hyman Rickover, a hero of mine. Best. Leo.
@@michaelbastraw1493 That is very interesting. I spent four years in the construction of Ohio, Los Angeles, and Sea Wolf class subs in SC. I saw The Hunt For Red October with a friend who was missile chief on an older boomer, the Benjamin Franklin.
This is a nice little detective "who done it" story wrapped in a sci-fi package. It honestly reminded me of those old TV shows from the 50s. I used to love those type of spy/detective shows.
You should check out Oblivion!
It's another really cool Tom Cruise film!
Will do!!
I just re-watched Oblivion last night and was thinking the same thing!
RIP Max von Sydow (2020)
@@theplanetruth The fact that he was even in that movie is amazing. I love actors with a high reputation who don't mind being in some weird shit like Strange Brew. Like when Christopher Plummer was in Dragnet. Not being pretentious and doing a wide variety of stuff is a point in his favor.
Fun fact: Minority Report and Star Wars Ep. II were in production at pretty much the same time, so Spielberg an Lucas, being best friends, were juggling the creative ideas around, and one of them had an idea about an action scene at the automatic assembly line with the heroes caught in the works of the place, so both films have very similar sequences, one in the car factory, the other at the smelter plant of some kind.
Happy to watch your intros 😁. Thinking of becoming a Patron because I love your commentary being more behind the scenes/tech/cinematography focused. Keep up the good work man, love from Florida.
This movie had such a sleek, cool design of future, that it did impact so much in scifi movies, shows and video games for the next decade.
One of the cool things is that we have this tech already, it's just commonplace in the film. We have self driving cars and here in the UK the Navy and rescue services are using jetpacks regularly
Tbh the take away from this as a film maker should be "orgy of evidence". That term really stuck with me through the years.
This is high on my list for one of my fav Spielberg films of all time, it’s so masterfully done and creative and looks absolutely amazing
Fun fact: Steven Spielberg convened a panel of experts from various fields (robotics, software, architecture, etc.) to make the future technology as plausible as possible. Many of the technologies shown have come true or are the verge of being true like automated cars, personalized advertising, eye and gesture recognition software, touch interfaces. Even crime prediction software is being used in some cities. The film has proved downright prophetic.
The only exception are the jet packs. Jet packs that last more than a few minutes are impossible, Spielberg knew this and included them anyway as an homage to old school science fiction.
A classic for me; this movie started my fascination & appreciation with everything Philip K. Dick!
Your observations on the arrangement of the three-by-five cards does a good job explaining things about the screenwriting process that most don't realize. The order in which something is assembled does make a difference. -- Ikea (?) Best. Leo.
Great pick up my friend!!
At least I know I'm not the only one who remembers this movie. I have the dvd and I can't ever get anyone to watch it with me. LOL
I appreciate your honesty about the movie. I genuinely felt I learned something from your critique. I think when I first saw the movie it was kind of the opposite, because I went in expecting a blockbuster-type action movie and was surprised by the "cerebral" elements (also the mystery and plot twisty elements). It makes sense that if you were expecting or looking forward to something cerebral, you would feel let down by all the focus on action and not more on the thought-provoking stuff. A lot Philip K. Dick stories get adapted into action movies to appease a broader audience. Great reaction!
The point is, that there is no knowing the future there is only knowing possibilities . Peaking into the future has always been a concept but to be able to change it is where the future loses all validity. Think if you plan to go somewhere tomorrow then you have an idea of the future but it is not set in stone it can change. The only thing that can’t be changed is the past.
From what I recall, it's an extension of a short story and it feels like it. There are too many empty calories here, even though it does a good job with the sense of place.
It didn't make the edit but the moment when Agatha shouts "RUN" still gives me chills. So many of my nightmares end with that kind of weirdness.
That’s honestly a great way of putting it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
17:13 The balloon. Gotta get the balloon.
_The balloon. Gotta get the balloon._
_THE BALLOON. GOTTA GET THE BALLOON._
*_THE BALLOON. GOTTA GET THE BALLOON._*
The thing I love about this movie is that it fully fleshes out futurist ideas of how transportation, police equipment, advertising would look like and how it's used. You can really see how that could exist.
Young Will Smith makes some good points in this video.
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If you think about it, this is technically a time travel movie-it’s just information travelling in time, not people. And part of the tension of the film is whether they exist in a fixed time loop (what precogs see MUST happen) or a branching timeline (what precogs see MAY happen).
Also: Samantha Morton as Agatha has always been the standout performance in this for me. Her physical acting, especially in the scene with Crow, is really on another level.
Also also: Your Max von Sydow impression is 10/10, daaaaaaamn
After a lull in the 90s, a bunch of Philip K. Dick stories were adapted to film and released in the aughts: "A Scanner Darkly", "Minority Report", "Imposter", "Paycheck", and "Next".
So Colin Farrell's been in two PKD adaptations, so far: The newer Total Recall and this Minority Report.
Just finished my Sophomore year of College. This is a great way to relax. I actually thought Colin Farrell was American when I first watched this.
I really like Colin Farrell - I wish he got more roles.
@@cvtuttle I thought Colin did a good job in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks". I wonder if James has seen that film.
Colin Farrell was great in Phone Booth.
So good in The Lobster
Not expecting the arty storytelling eh??? Well sit back & enjoy my brother, you just might be surprised!
Spielberg’s most underrated films and one of his best in my opinion.
You actually make a good point that never crossed my mind before. I've always enjoyed this movie quite a bit, but like you said, there was potential to do EVEN MORE with this brilliant concept. Unfortunately, big budget blockbuster films have to balance action sequences with story telling so they're not able to give the psychological aspects their full attention most of the time because of time and money. Had it been an independent film, they might have explored the concept more and dove deeper into the psyche of it.
minority report was written by the same author who wrote the stories for total recall, bladerunner, a scanner darkly, screamers, and the adjustment bureau.
I love Blade Runner!
@@JamesVSCinema philip k dick the original author of all these was a paranoid schizophrenic and you can see it in alot of works. people replaced by robots, not knowing dreams from reality, in his later life he literally thought god talked to him in the form of a pink light. guy was crazy, but that craziness generated some of the greatest sci fi ever produced.
The precog. that Tom is running around with plays Alpha in the Walking Dead.
I randomly just rewatched this yesterday.. what a coincidence
I know everything muhahaha
just watched this yesterday also. lol weird
You might enjoy the movie Equilibrium; starring g Christian Bale and Sean Beam, the movie is a sci-fi action film that is a modern retelling of 1984. I think you'd especially appreciate the color grading and composition shots within it.
Surprisingly very underrated Bale movie. I always bring it up around friends or new acquaintances and no one has ever heard of it. Has probably best top 3 gun fights of all time and a great dystopian story.
The movie was ok. I liked minority report more.
This movie is amazing. I’ve always loved it since day 1. We need a 4K release of this ASAP
Phil Dick had Blade Runner (1982) in his wallet just before he passed. I remember when he was scraping just to pay the bills. He never did get to feel the full embrace of Hollywood before his ending. Best. Leo.
Cheers Leo!
@Gerald H ...Or chose not to pursue his premise. Hopefully, his estate is still being paid nonetheless. Best. Leo.
I don't think he even saw Blade Runner, but I think read he did get a chance to have a production set tour.
@@FluxNomad678 He did get to see some footage with Scott and others. Unknown how close to an assembly cut it may have been. He was more than impressed with the visuals and felt that they suited his story. Maybe he was just being polite, but I'd like to think he was genuinely pleased. Best. Leo.
Yoooooo!! I'm super early today, but this is an all time film for me. Spielberg and the producers consulted with actual engineers and scientists for all the technological aspects. I really hope we have highways like that in the future. No more damn gridlock!!!! Lol.
That’s so wild hahaha!
@@JamesVSCinema This is why I love your channel. I've loved this movie since it came out, but your perspective makes me look at certain aspects in a different light. Also, don't think you've watched Spielberg's War of the Worlds, but it's another good one with Cruise.
This movie just oozes with atmosphere. I love the overexposed film grain look, fits so perfectly with the story, themes, and setting. One of my favorite Tom Cruise movies, even if some bits freaked me out as a kid. Every time I rewatch it as an adult, I can't help but utter "this is so goooood!".
"Don't even THINK about it young man" takes on a WHOLE new meaning in this movie 😂
Another Great Movie you should watch is V for Vendetta.
*Prepares to watch a Spielberg film*
"I'm not expecting a well told story or artfully shot movie"
It's a Philip K. Dick story - nuff said.
Other stories by Dick that were adapted for the big screen (and the title of those adaptations):
We can remember it for you, wholesale (Total Recall)
Second Variety (Screamers)
Do androids dream of electric sheep (Blade Runner).
I think "The Adjustment Bureau" Is another one
There is so much Dick in media that the pun isn't even funny anymore.
HOW HAVE YOU NOT!
Enjoy man. Bask in its brilliance
Hahaha thanks Ryan!
I also love that written by the same author as blade runner. Philip k dick is responsible for some of the best sci-fi books and movies of our generation.
I had an IT teacher in high school that would just play this movie every Friday while we did labs
This is one of my favorite Spielberg films. You can just see his steady hand behind the entire thing. He knew exactly what he wanted and he delivered.
This movie was based on a Phillip K. Dick short story, like Blade Runner (that was a novel), Total Recall, Impostor, A Scanner Darkly, etc. All these stories share a common plot: the protagonist is at the center of a system (Precrime, in Minority Report; Rekall, in Total Recall; an undercover police investigation, as in A Scanner Darkly; a war, in Impostor) and then the system turns against the protagonist (Precrime hunts John Anderton; Doug Quaid is chased by the bad guys as soon as he discovers his new identity, etc).
One amazing shot is the elevator one. John is acting weird but agent Witwer ignores it because he's in no danger, but then the "there's gonna be a murder" alarm is set off and Colin Farrell's face goes from smug to scared. Because yeah, grave harm isn't something that happens in this world.
The content gods keep giving 🙏
By the way, I just wanted to say I always look forward to your videos. Wither if its at work or at home its always awesome to see your take on the films you watch.
RIP the great Max Von Sydow.
This film is a great mood more than it is a super solid thinkpiece, but it's fun as hell
I agree with you, and haven't noticed before, how the plot is defined to fit the path of a roller coaster which always returns to the same point, instead of going on a journey - a path that leads elsewhere. I enjoy watching special effects but what does it take to include the heart and mind on the journey as well? Annihilation is a film that leaves you in new territory as it ends. Andromeda Strain as well leaves you thinking and wondering. 2001 ends with a big round blue embryo right next to a big round blue earth. I was ten years old when my parents took me to see that film( God bless my parents they took me to a lot of movies) and I understood right then and there that humanity is young and growing. Even at the end of Saving Private Ryan, when Capt Miller is dying and looks up and says to Ryan " earn this", he is talking to the audience as he says it to Ryan. I enjoyed seeing Minority Report again, I do love a wild ride, but when the original movie War of the Worlds ends I feel a sense of accomplishment because of the script and soundtrack and images have created a little plateau to stand on.
This was one of the best reviewed films the year it came out. It won so many awards
I appreciate seeing a more critical take on a film I very much enjoyed when I was much younger. I think on rewatch elements of the story might not hold up as well. And of course the central premise is fantasy. But what I think is on point, and which we might take for granted watching it today, as opposed to the early 2000s, is the setting. The idea of ads knowing who you are and talking directly to you is just reality today. But in 2002 it was science fiction. Unfortunately, the lack of privacy Spielberg envisioned has largely come true, but in much more insidious and less overt ways.
This is one of those movies that people like to say the end is all a dream. More specifically, Cruise's character dreaming in the stasis prison. I always thought that was giving the script too much credit.
Hey James there’s and anime called Psychopass that has a similar concept but not the same. I’d definitely recommend if you havent seen it.
It might be cool to do a series like "Throwback Thursday" or something where you watch some baller old movies from Alfred Hitchcock and stuff. Love your vids, keep up the great work!
Thanks!! That’ll be really cool actually!
The universe of _Minority Report_ is plentiful! I don't think a sequel would have fully explored all the avenues that were left unexplored in this movie, but imagine a spinoff, TV series of all those years the precrime experiment was fully operational. I dream with seeing that some day.
the big thing with this movie was the tech, it was 2002 and we are now seeing some of this tech in 2020 fwd. Steven gathered 12 of the brightest engineers together in france and had them brainstorm as to what they thought we would see in the future in tech, like the retinal scanning spiders, and the ability to see through a building for body heat. pretty amazing.
It's worth noting that this movie's vision of future technology was remarkably prescient.
It was released in 2002, five years before the first iPhone.
Minority Report showcases swipe controls, iris ID, facial recognition, targeted ads, use of big data, augmented reality, virtual reality and autonomous cars.
Yes it's still sci-fi. But some of these concepts didn't even seem like they were in the near-future at the time the movie released.
The Final Cut, starring Robin Williams, is another interesting exploration of future technology.
Phillip K. Dick's concept was amazing. But when his works r adapted only so much can be done. So I guess it is determined by which concept you want to focus on. This one was the system. If the focus was more on human rights it probably could be more psychological with emphasis on the precogs right to a life and people in fear of what they may do in the future.
Spielberg had no idea how to depict a near future world so he gathered a group of specialists for a weekend of brainstorming about the future (people at the forefront of computers and technology). One of the things that came out of that was that some people would long for a simpler, less technological time which lead to them shooting the opening scene in an old-timey residential area. Funny enough, today Tom Cruise wouldn't need to use gloves to operate that computer system. You can buy good hand-tracking equipment off the shelf (like with an Oculus Quest). I'm fine with us not having spider-bots though. Great, cool movie but slightly overrated at the time.
Minority Report 2, where crack baby twins are able to travel back in time to change the future.
Agatha's actress, Samantha Morton goes on to play the lady that takes care/abuses Credence and is anti-magic in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. When I saw her in that film, it took me a bit but recognizing her as Agatha in this movie was pretty cool.
It reminds me of the fugitive the technology used in the film some we are using now its tom cruises best work
Thanks for reacting to this! Phillip K. Dick's work has been, and continues to be, a treasure trove for filmmakers. I am a huge fan of his brain and how it works. I've always had mad nostalgia for this movie, in particular, because it mentions the *very* specific neighborhood in DC (Barnaby Woods) that I grew up in.
Also, if you want to see a spectacular example of old age makeup, check out The Exorcist. Max von Sydow did that movie almost 30 years prior to Minority Report, and he looks basically the same.
The whole point of the story was to examine the nature of free will and predetermination. Philip K Dick often wrote about this (as well as what it is to be "human" etc.) And in that regard, it was a huge success, in my opinion..
A perfect movie for you to watch next is Equilibrium.
It's a great film on the same topic of corrupted future society and the controls they use.
It's got some great famous actors you know.
It has some amazing action scenes on the edge of ridiculous that will leave you grinning.
It was basically underground for various reasons , but like a rite of passage for 16-25 year old guys to show each other back in 2003 and for the next few years.
"Dude you haven't seen Equilibrium yet?"
Spielberg is one of the best in setting up a story in visuals and characters. Also...Shaun!
I love hearing your thoughts...makes me see or understand things a little differently.
Love your take on the film I 100% agree with you. I think the main thing about Spielberg being a great director is that he tends to make films that are to be viewed (accessible) by the "average joe", I think that's one his main strengths. With a topic and setting such as this one it really stood out as the main flaw of the film.
“We’re here to check your thinking”
- Actual quote of London (thought) police
So Cruise does the ball catch demo for Farrell in order to demonstrate how sure he was about pre crime. He was saying that his team is the hand catching the ball but the visions are gravity. That they're definitely going to happen. The fact that things aren't that solid doesn't occur to him because he's only experienced it in one context. Basically he had cop brain about it. When you're a hammer everything is a nail.
Saw this in theaters way back as a kid and even then loved it, I'll never forget the spider scene!
Also I remember the kiss with Tom and the flower woman was a huge deal on entertainment tv shows
Heck yeah! One of my favorites from Spielberg. Very very underrated movie.
In the book, he had another son named "JAY-SUUUN!!!?!"
It the was the scene in the mall, with the balloons.
In the Peter Stormare scene he and the "nurse" speak (and sing) Swedish, and it's kind of hysterical for any Swede in the audience.
I like how the cop is stuck in the past and the pre-cog is sort of stuck in the future. Like you said, my man, it really is a interesting dynamic.I just wish they explored more of that and got deeper into what they were thinking and feeling.
My favourite Steven Spielberg movie
Now, all you have to do is wait for the original story rights to become extant and someone, maybe you, will choose a better direction for the narrative. [Edit] it occurs to me that you're guilty of something I pry to avoid. Sometimes I find myself judging a movie on what it isn't rather than what it is.] Best. Leo.
No way he lacks imagination.. It will be the future but mentally set In this period.
Because of this movie, I started checking out the author Philip K. Dick and realized how many major films are based on his works including Blade Runner. The original short story Minority Report is really interesting.
Camerawork off the Charts.
Kaminski at his best
A master.
Kaminski is fucking A1. Minority Report looks amazing but I'm more partial to his work on Road to Perdition tbh
Honestly I felt like you on my first watch too, but this film seems to get better with every rewatch. Definitely would recommend you’d rewatch this one somewhere down the road.
Personally do really like this film, but I also can see where you're coming from with the criticisms you gave. I do think the movie could be better considering the concept, but I do also really enjoy the action. The twist was a bit too heavy handed tho... would've been nicer if it was more subtle.
Agreed! Thanks for see some of the points. I overall really enjoyed the film! I think I could’ve loved it even more though!
I appreciate your appreciation of Spielberg's frame composition. He comes by it honestly. He's had a lot of practice. Best. Leo.
How dare you leave Janusz Kaminski's name out of this post?
@@chrisjfox8715 I want him to be our little secret. Best. Leo.
Fun fact: The guy playing the receptionist of Crowe's apartment block, is Tom Cruise's real-life brother!!!