Friday, December 23, 2011

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol Review

Bad ass movie
THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

After hearing about a fourth film in the Mission Impossible franchise, I wanted to facepalm. Why are they doing this again? Does Tom Cruise need money that bad? This franchise doesn't need another film. The 4th film is like a kill shot for most franchises but this one seemed to differ. Just like Fast and Furious delivered the goods, Mission Impossible 4 does about the same. It's action packed and gives us a few stunts that left our jaws opened. It's a good film to see to end 2011.

STORY

The story picks up in Moscow where Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, is being held captive. He was imprisoned for going ape shit after his wife was killed. He is enlisted to gather files about an agent code named Cobalt. Hunt and his team is found out by an unknown agent and the building is blown up. Agent Sidirov believes that it is Ethan behind the screwjob but the IMF is able to extract Ethan in time. The russians are calling this attack an act of war and are now planning on taking down it's enemies. The president, out of desperation, activates Ghost Protocol and sends Ethan on a mission with his new team.

Let it rock
The team is able to find out Cobalt's mission to destroy the world. He strongly believes that the only way for humans to evolve is through tragedy after tragedy. He wants to start a nuclear war that should jump start evolution. Yeah this guy is fucking crazy! All he needs is an activation code so he can start rearranging America. Ethan and his team galantly try to get the codes before they are exchanged but fail. It turns out that some people aren't always what they seem.


Like this guy
There is some trouble among Ethan's members because Ethan thinks that Brandt, played by Jeremy Renner, is a double agent. Ethan learns that Brandt was on assignment when Ethan's wife was murdered. He takes blame for Ethan's wife death and hopes to avenge it but helping Ethan. As the story continues some twists and turns emerge that will leave you gasping for air. The story is easy to follow and not to complex. I was pleased with this film and I think you will be too.
I know you love me
ACTING

The acting here is pretty good. Tom Cruise is his usual self; cocky, serious, sarcastic, and looking like he ages like a Highlander immortal. Jeremy Renner was a delight to see and Simon Pegg added the much needed comedy. The chemistry with the team was great to see but I felt the villians needed to be more menacing. For an action movie like this you would expect to have a chill run down your spine whenever they would walk on screen. I felt none but that didn't stop them from trying. Overall the acting is passable and surprisingly enjoyable.

I'm sorry
SPECIAL EFFECTS

The effects here are easy on the eyes. The action scenes are top notch and I could feel the action explode on screen. I was never fond of the face masking but it seemed to pay off in this one. Most of the action scenes are eyepopping and is worth seeing on the big screen. I perfer IMAX. How about you? P.S. You may get a little dizzy when Tom Cruise goes extreme on the worlds tallest building. Just hang on tight and try not to puke.

Hold your vomit!
WRITING AND DIRECTING

The film was written by Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemac. They did a wonderful job putting together a great script. The movie has a nice pace to it and the action is plentiful. The dialog is fun to hear and they were able to make and introduce some exciting characters. The film was directed by Brad Bird and he surprised everyone. He is able to bring the action close to home and make this film one to remember. Brad Bird has a great future ahead and can't wait to see what he will do next.

THE END

The film is the best in the franchise. That's a hard thing to back up but watch the film and you might agree. It's a fun movie to see before the year ends. You won't be disappointed if you like these type of movies. Tom Cruise is back on top and I think Katie Holmes can finally breathe a little. His ego has been served.

OVERALL

STORY 7 out of 10
ACTING 7 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 8 out of 10
WRITING 7 out of 10
DIRECTING 8 out of 10

 OVERALL 7 out of 10 (MUST SEE)




 

1 comment:

Rahul said...

Hats off to tom cruise for doing that burj khalifa stunt..........(one can only understand when one himself stands at observation desk and see around). Movie Good but not as charismatic as previous parts....watching Anil kapoor surrendered to such filthy piece of role makes real uncomfortable............ as he himself is gem of its own kind but alas!