Minority Report DVD Review:


The Movie

In Washington, D.C., in the year 2054, murder has been eliminated. The future is seen and the guilty punished before the crime has ever been committed. From a nexus deep within the Justice Department's elite Pre-Crime unit, all the evidence to convict - from imagery alluding to the time, place and other details - is seen by "Pre-Cogs," three psychic beings whose visions of murder have never been wrong.

It is the nation's most advanced crime force, a perfect system. And no one works harder for Pre-Crime than its top man, Detective John Anderton (Cruise). Destroyed by a tragic loss, Anderton has thrown all of his passion into a system that could potentially spare thousands of people from the tragedy he lived through. For six years, Washington D.C. has been murder free, but when the chief of the Pre-Crime Unit Detective Anderton is himself accused of a future murder, he has just 36 hours to discover who set him up or he'll fall victim to the "perfect" system he helped create.

Minority Report is the bits and pieces of great film noir. The visual effects, like a dream, blended into the framework producing a perfectly convincing future world. Like Blade Runner, Minority Report is a futuristic cinematic landmark that deserves to be ranked in the best of its genre – this film is truly a visual journey. This is an unquestionably a unique story based on a Philip K. Dick short story. Which by the way Blade Runner was also based on. Director Steven Spielberg does a great job of incorporating contemporary special effects without distracting from the story. Tom Cruise turns in a magnificent performance. Minority Report stands as my favorite film of 2002.

The Video

Minority Report appears in an aspect ratio of 2.35:1 on this single-sided, dual-layered DVD; the image has been enhanced for 16X9 televisions. The DVD presentation of this film was absolutely astonishing. Sharpness was unquestionably solid. The film transfer was well defined and perfect. I noticed no problems with jagged edges, but I did detect edge enhancement on a couple of shots as well as a smidgen of grit in a couple of scenes, but nothing to merit any concern over. The color palette on the other hand presented a dull image. Spielberg intended the film to look dreamy and somewhat unfeeling, leaving only certain shots to be dynamic.

The most prized of movie fans will admire the bluish/grey tint of the picture. Contrast was bright, but necessary for Spielberg’s presentation of the film. Black levels seemed dark and solid, while shadow detail was appropriate and not excessively thick.

The Audio

Minority Report is presented in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 This was a very engaging mix that worked well for the film. Comparing the two tracks I would have to say that both tracks were identical with the DTS track showing stronger bass. Audio quality came across top-notch with no signs of edginess. Effects presented an active affair that constantly engaged all five speakers. Numerous effects whooshed about the room efficiently, while the music score was engrossing making the action scenes very involving.

The Extras

Minority Report from Story to Screen

Deconstructing Minority Report- The major locations and scenes used in the film are taken apart and explained in incredible detail.

The Stunts of Minority Report- See how the thrilling action sequences and some of the most highly advanced stunts ever made were created.

The Digital World of Minority Report- The most technologically advanced visual effects ever created are explained by the Academy Award winning team at Industrial Light and Magic.

Minority Report Archives- Production concepts for sets, costumes, props, and vehicles; storyboard sequences, production photographs and more.

Final Report:- In-depth discussion with Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise.

Overall

Overall, I thought Minority Report was a work of art. This was an absorbing, intelligent and an ingenious film. The DVD presented a striking video presentation alongside the terrific sound and few nice extras. Sorry to say I can’t recommend this film to everyone, however, if you are in the mood for a truth-seeking journey then this DVD comes highly recommended.

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