Yet another mission, yet another exciting action thriller, yet another proof that the Mission: Impossible series is the most consistent action franchise of its generation.
What the biggest takeaway from Dead Reckoning is that it is structurally and visually similar to the first M:I film. Christopher McQuarrie's direction is very often tilted; an obvious homage to De Palma. Some of the set pieces and the way the exposition scenes play, they are all set to please fans of this series.
Dead Reckoning is not necessarily as much a masterpiece as Fallout, but that is an incredibly high bar. This movie stands on its own. It is breathtaking and riveting in its own ways. The Mission: Impossible movies follow a definitive formula. The formula will always work when the movies themselves is well made. The works of McQuarrie and Tom Cruise are excellent craftsmanship. They made a movie that upholds its practicality and entertainment value, while establishing a team of interesting characters that serve significant purpose to the plot.
This might be Ethan Hunt's most personal mission yet. The movie explores this fighting machine of a character, and why he does what he does. The thriller elements of the movie, which includes cleverly plotted dialogue exchanges, works surprisingly well amidst the relentless action sequences. This is a very engaging film to watch; Dead Reckoning is simply a good time at the movies.
What the biggest takeaway from Dead Reckoning is that it is structurally and visually similar to the first M:I film. Christopher McQuarrie's direction is very often tilted; an obvious homage to De Palma. Some of the set pieces and the way the exposition scenes play, they are all set to please fans of this series.
Dead Reckoning is not necessarily as much a masterpiece as Fallout, but that is an incredibly high bar. This movie stands on its own. It is breathtaking and riveting in its own ways. The Mission: Impossible movies follow a definitive formula. The formula will always work when the movies themselves is well made. The works of McQuarrie and Tom Cruise are excellent craftsmanship. They made a movie that upholds its practicality and entertainment value, while establishing a team of interesting characters that serve significant purpose to the plot.
This might be Ethan Hunt's most personal mission yet. The movie explores this fighting machine of a character, and why he does what he does. The thriller elements of the movie, which includes cleverly plotted dialogue exchanges, works surprisingly well amidst the relentless action sequences. This is a very engaging film to watch; Dead Reckoning is simply a good time at the movies.