So I have finally found a time to go to cinema in the middle of very busy internship schedule that drives me insane. But that's another story, so today now i have finally watched Mission Impossible 5. Having seen the previous four 'Mission Impossible' films, I have to admit that none of them impressed me to the degree that I had hoped. I guess my expectations for action thrillers centering on secret agents were set too high because I saw the 'Bourne' trilogy and Daniel Craig's James Bond films first. The first three 'MI' films all seemed a little too slow, cheesy or convoluted on my first viewing. The fourth one was pretty good, even if the story does feel a little forgettable.
The central focus of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation revolves around a mystery group called the "Syndicate" who basically work like an anti-IMF, with a sole focus of spreading terrorist attacks around the world, while working to establish a sense of new world order and overseeing the dismantling of the real IMF. Besides this group standing in their way, Ethan and his crew must also deal with Director Alan Hunley (played brilliantly by Alec Baldwin) who is bound and determined to think that Ethan is crazy and that the Syndicate is just in his imagination. Because of his doubts with Ethan, Hunley brings up his concerns to the oversight committee and it is decided that after the events of Ghost Protocol, which saw landmarks like the Russian Kremlin destroyed, that the IMF be dissolved effective immediately.
The screenplay for Rogue Nation which was written by McQuarrie himself hits pretty much the same beats as the previous two films in the franchise. It has a similar tone and it's surprising how similar these films are to each other considering they've been directed by different directors. You know what direction these spy stories are heading, but the ride is what you are here for. Rogue Nation opens with a spectacular first half and ends in a weaker note, but it is still one great experience thanks to those spectacular action sequences and Cruise's charm.
The action sequences are as impressive as every, with 3 of the most perfectly executed stunts you will see in any action flick. The direction is top class and the film has a very crisp, polished look thanks to writer, director Christopher McQuarrie. Although this film may be slightly too long the action set pieces will keep you more than entertained.
What few problems there are did nothing to affect the overall enjoyment or quality of the film. At some points, the plot seemed a bit too convoluted and one or two parts felt like unnecessary exposition. Although, as stated before none of these problems take away from the spectacle and thrill that is Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.
Overall, Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation is an immensely fun time to be had at the theater. It continues to reinforce the freshness of the series and the proves how much of an action star Tom Cruise while also showing potential in others like Rebecca Ferguson. Definitely check this one out if you can.
7.9/10 IMDb
93% Rotten Tomatoes
75% Metacritic
8.5/10 - VERDICT
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