Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission – not even the lives of those he cares about most.

  • Released: 2023-07-12
  • Runtime: 155 minutes
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Thrillers
  • Stars: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Shea Whigham, Indira Varma, Cary Elwes, Mark Gatiss, Rob Delaney, Charles Parnell, Frederick Schmidt, Greg Tarzan Davis, Lampros Kalfuntzos, Rebecca Ferguson, Mariela Garriga
  • Director: Christopher McQuarrie
 Comments
  • fadybaseleem - 20 June 2024
    Cruise Control on Nitrous, With a Side of Feels?
    So, you're looking for the lowdown on the latest Mission: Impossible flick? Buckle up, because this movie's reviews are all over the map, crazier than Ethan Hunt clinging to a moving airplane.

    Action?

    Hell yes!

    This movie throws stunts at you like they're going out of style, with some reviewers calling them the best in the franchise. We're talking jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, "how-did-they-even-film-that?" kind of stuff.

    Story?

    It's a mixed bag! Some folks found the plot about a world-ending superweapon to be thrilling and full of twists. Others felt it was a bit repetitive, with lots of "get the McGuffin, lose the McGuffin" action. There's also a healthy dose of exposition that might have you feeling like you wandered into a secret government meeting.

    Characters?

    Here's where things get interesting. Tom Cruise, as always, is a total madman (in the best way) and delivers a stellar performance. But some reviewers felt the side characters got sidelined, especially those we've come to know and love over the years. Meanwhile, a newcomer played by Hayley Atwell steals a bunch of screentime, leaving some fans wanting more backstory.

    The Verdict?

    It depends on what you crave. If you're looking for pure, adrenaline-pumping action, this movie delivers in spades. But if you're hoping for a character-driven story that ties up loose ends, you might be left wanting more. All things considered, it's a solid 8 out of 10, but not quite as groundbreaking as some of its predecessors. Just don't watch the trailers - they might spoil the best motorcycle jump you've ever seen (seriously, how did they do that?).
  • moviesareawayoflife - 26 May 2024
    Franchise Fatigue
    Again starring Tom Cruise, Dead Reckoning is the 7th film in the Mission Impossible franchise. The film is the first of a two part end to the franchise, but at nearly 3 hours long it feels far too long. The action scenes and stunts as always are exceptional, and there are a lot of them. The problem is the plot. The script is convoluted, badly paced and far from gripping. Esai Morales of NYPD Blue fame is a good actor but is sorely wasted as the main villain and i never got fully involved in the supposed personal battle between him and Cruise which is meant to drive the emotional core of the film. There is nothing here we havn't seen before in previous Mission Impossible films and the whole venture feels like film making by numbers. Ultimately Dead Reckoning feels like a big disappointment and is as memorable as a computer printout. Hopefully the 2nd part will end the series on a high.
  • ZeddaZogenau - 4 May 2024
    Tom CRUISE as Hunt,...Ethan Hunt!
    What an entertaining action thriller!

    With the Cinquecento over the Spanish Steps and through Via Condotti! A detour to the Metropolitana di Roma! Just by the way, the Italian capital of Rome still only has three subway lines because of the many ancient finds, so you have to be lucky if you come across one of the three. And then it turns out that Tom CRUISE's motorcycle jump was actually just a promotional McGuffin for the audience. Because the exceptional ride on the Orient Express is really the masterpiece of the entire film and is definitely worth seeing on its own.

    Popcorn cinema at its finest!