American Made

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2017
Action, Crime, Comedy

The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.

At last Tom Cruise isn’t an agent, the script isn’t for teenagers, so we get a proper action movie. A tense and fun adventure based on a real story.
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Collateral

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2004
Drama, Crime, Thriller

Cab driver Max picks up a man who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.

OK idea and perfect execution. One of these movies where the main actors really stand up for their names.
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Interview with the Vampire

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1994
Horror, Drama, Fantasy

A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter.

Atmospheric and gothic. That’s the words that first come to mind. It’s nicely shot, the acting is good as expected, and the movie isn’t too cheesy like the similar movie…
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War of the Worlds

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2005
Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction

Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.

That’s how I want a good mainstream sci-fi to be. Luxurious looking, entertaining and not going into drama too much. Acting, story and effects are good too.
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