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tai_fungJul 21, 2023

A rollicking good time. Action filled, incredible stunts, and (for the most part) strong characters that aren’t a form of wish fulfillment for the writers. At times a bit too exposition-heavy, and the main antagonist is written so OP that itA rollicking good time. Action filled, incredible stunts, and (for the most part) strong characters that aren’t a form of wish fulfillment for the writers. At times a bit too exposition-heavy, and the main antagonist is written so OP that it almost detracts from the mission. But then again, Impossible is what IMF overcomes, right?… Expand

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ElliottHeutelJul 19, 2023

A fantastic action movie that is brought down by its weak plot. The stakes don't always have to be world-ending, guys.

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randomlightJul 15, 2023

Watched it yesterday and enjoyed it. The action scenes were amazing. It had some slow parts but it made up for it with amazing thrills and spills. Love it.

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NotemanerJul 15, 2023

Tom Cruise is the best actor! He did amazing job for his acting role in Mission Impossible movies. And I did see this now.

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DeanTheDeanJul 20, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solid action movie. Takes a bit too long to get going with lots and lots of exposition in the beginning. Some of the stunts that were done practical get demoted by cgi fx (they built a real train and crashed it off of a cliff but the landing looks cgi heavy).
Also there are a few plotholes concerning the ai-entity. It is presented as this omnipotent hacker, that can hack everything and even emulate voices. The solution to that is "analog radio because it is not digital and this not hackable", but i mean.. radio stations also send digital output via analog radio? Later there is a scene where Simon Peggs character uses the autopilot of his car.. which somehow is immune to getting hacked all of a sudden? Besides that it was an entertaining 150 minutes which could (should?) Have been 90-110 minutes at most. Still looking forward to part 2. Hopefully it can reach the heights that mi:6-fallout brought us… Expand

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Bigwillyhaver69Jul 21, 2023

Never watched a mission impossible movie before, but after this one i feel like I Would want to watch some

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ArionXJul 22, 2023

It was a fun ride! Cruise is consistent in his box office delivery. I look forward to part 2!

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SibalJul 27, 2023

a series that continues to move forward without losing its essence or keeping up with the times

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SahilbardeJul 30, 2023

‼️Overall great movie but with some pros and cons‼️Taking about the movie as the Movie is divided into two parts .The action scenes was great no need to doubt because of Tom cruise. But coming to story side it was pretty normal story line not‼️Overall great movie but with some pros and cons‼️Taking about the movie as the Movie is divided into two parts .The action scenes was great no need to doubt because of Tom cruise. But coming to story side it was pretty normal story line not as expected .From start of the story it was normal it can be Good. The Director only focused on the action scenes and to improve the action and thrills of audience than older parts .But Really the action scenes are mind blowing compare to older MI movies. No doubt direction was good as other Mission Impossible series .Lets see what happens in part two..Overall great Movie must watch.

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keremecAug 29, 2023

Mission Impossible keep getting better and better with every new movie. You will have a great time watching this.

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uddinshaikhumaiAug 30, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt, the enigmatic and resourceful IMF agent, with the same level of commitment and charisma that has come to define the character. The film propels audiences into a web of intrigue and danger as Hunt and his team navigate a labyrinthine narrative involving rogue agents, international espionage, and a potential global threat.
In conclusion, "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" is a testament to the franchise's ability to reinvent itself while staying true to its core elements. With Tom Cruise's magnetic presence, breathtaking action sequences, and a narrative that keeps audiences guessing, the film stands as a commendable addition to the series. As the plot barrels forward, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating the next installment, it reaffirms the enduring appeal of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise as a staple of espionage cinema that shows no signs of slowing down.… Expand

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andy_indierockJul 12, 2023

The plot really confusing. The villain met Hunt for first time, why just kill them all? Everything seems made up for some actions. But still, a great, enjoyable action spy film this year.

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CalvinCrackJul 14, 2023

I have problems with this movie but it's tough to criticize since it's apparently half a story. Maybe if I watched Part 1 and 2 back to back I'd think it's a masterpiece. As things are, with only Part 1 to judge, they have traded intrigueI have problems with this movie but it's tough to criticize since it's apparently half a story. Maybe if I watched Part 1 and 2 back to back I'd think it's a masterpiece. As things are, with only Part 1 to judge, they have traded intrigue for action in a way that did not satisfy me. But it's so damn entertaining, I can't give it lower than a 7.… Expand

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moviemitch96Jul 19, 2023

In this latest outing in the long running spy franchise, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his crew find themselves up against an omnipresent artificial intelligence that threatens the lives of not just him and his team, but the whole world. PastIn this latest outing in the long running spy franchise, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his crew find themselves up against an omnipresent artificial intelligence that threatens the lives of not just him and his team, but the whole world. Past and familiar faces also get involved and complicate things further as he tries to race to stop this global evil by any means necessary. First off, seeing how this film was going to be split into two parts, I was a bit skeptical at how much of a cliffhanger this one would have, and if it's ending would either frustrate or satisfy me. Surprisingly, this film feels the most like its own part moreso than most part ones out there for other films and franchises. It ends in a relatively satisfying spot while still leaving me eager enough to see what happens in the next part. Storywise, this thing is ALL over the place, and the same goes for all the characters too. This film feels over stuff to a fall and so many senses. The story twists and turns faster than I could ever keep track of, and there are simply far too many characters and motives to keep track of. Performance-wise, Cruise does what he does best, and definitely doesn't disappoint with all the jaw-dropping stunts that he pulls off in this. His performance itself also feels grounded, gritty, and raw, more than ever in this franchise. Other familiar standouts include Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg. Rebecca Ferguson and Vanessa Kirby also return from some of the franchise's previous entries. The only standout here that I absolutely did not like was Hayley Atwell, who's character was utterly frustrating and useless the entire film. All she did was three things: pickpocket, run away, and play damsel in distress. Overall, not exactly memorable in terms of story, especially when it was as messy and all over the place as this one was, and there's little to no character development, given how over stuffed it was. However, it also showed that Cruise definitely has no intention of slowing down anytime soon despite his age and how long he's been doing this for, and you gotta give the man props for that! It's definitely fun enough while it lasts, but doesn't rank among the best in the franchise.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantJul 15, 2023

In the interest of full disclosure, I’m often somewhat skeptical about films that include the word “part” in their titles; I frequently feel that such offerings have difficulty standing on their own, unable to complete their stories in aIn the interest of full disclosure, I’m often somewhat skeptical about films that include the word “part” in their titles; I frequently feel that such offerings have difficulty standing on their own, unable to complete their stories in a single vehicle. So, admittedly, that consideration was on my mind as I screened the first half of the final installment in this long-running action-adventure franchise. To its credit, director Christopher McQuarrie’s latest has a lot going for it – an intriguing plot with a strong cautionary tale message for us about the potential dangers of AI, an array of superbly staged action sequences, the welcome addition of some much-needed comic relief (something this series has often lacked) and a fine cast of supporting performers (especially the expanded role of Vanessa Kirby, who was woefully underused in the franchise’s previous release). However, with that said, there are some elements that could use improvement. For starters, the picture is simply too long; with a runtime of 2:43:00 (and this is just the first half of the story!), the film is definitely bloated and could stand some judicious editing, especially in the action sequences, several of which begin to try one’s patience after a while. Then there are certain aspects of the narrative that are predictable, formulaic, and, at times, implausible (particularly in the picture’s overlong final act train adventure sequence), qualities that are not as apparent (or at least better hidden) in previous outings. Finally, there are the underwhelming performances of the IMF crew (Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames). The leader of the pack (Cruise) comes across more like someone whose presence is designed largely to carry the plot rather than serve as a genuine, actively engaged protagonist, and his two colleagues are underused, seemingly playing sidekick roles rather than participating as key characters (unlike previous installments in the series). All told, this is by no means a bad picture, but it could have been better, especially with it being the series finale. It makes me wonder if the full story of “Dead Reckoning” might have been better executed in a single, slightly longer offering than as two separate feature-length releases. That might have solved the issues noted above, and it may have eliminated that nagging “part” problem I wrote about, allowing the picture to stand on its own two feet as a single vehicle. We’ll have to wait another year to see how it all plays out, but I can’t exactly say I’m holding my breath about it.… Expand

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Butterballer1Aug 5, 2023

The script has some VERY bad forced character issues with the female leads that knock off a few points, but generally, this was a great and impressive film with a great cast. However, it does seem to turn Ethan into a side character whileThe script has some VERY bad forced character issues with the female leads that knock off a few points, but generally, this was a great and impressive film with a great cast. However, it does seem to turn Ethan into a side character while elevating Grace, a female character who constantly outwits Ethan and makes him look like an idiot, and outdoes him for no reason other than achieving a higher ESG DEI score. It is explained in the film that she is just a glorified pickpocket, yet she pulls the wool over Ethan half a dozen times and Ethan inexplicably keeps coming back for more so much that it ***SPOILER*** gets an actual female who he should care about killed. If so much of the film weren't so impressive, this would destroy the film for me, entirely.

But, it also has a great concept for a plot that is executed well. I am interested to see what happens in the finale. It would have been better had this been only 1 film, but I am sure the budget ballooned so much due to Covid that a 2nd film was required to recoup costs. Another reason why it isn't rated higher.

This is an Ethan Hunt film. Don't make it about some nobody named Grace that makes Ethan turn into a moron. That definitely made people in my theater vocally groan at points. And don't put marginally funny Austin Powers car gags into a 15 minute chase seen that is already a little too long. And perfectly timed train parachutes are not appropriate for Mission Impossible. Stop trying to be a Marvel Movie with incessant jokes every 5 minutes.… Expand

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alanpotter17Jul 28, 2023

Impressionante que ano está rendendo ótimos filmes de ação, mostrando que os produtores estão sabendo aproveitar as tecnologias de captação de movimento e entregando cenas tensas. Por exemplo, a cena final aqui com um trem caindo vagão porImpressionante que ano está rendendo ótimos filmes de ação, mostrando que os produtores estão sabendo aproveitar as tecnologias de captação de movimento e entregando cenas tensas. Por exemplo, a cena final aqui com um trem caindo vagão por vagão no rio, mostra a excelência técnica do projeto, que realmente não irá desapontar. Contudo, o roteiro atrapalha em momentos decisivos, o que acaba por minimizar o impacto das experiência.
Tom Cruise continua em forma, é muito convincente em tela. Mas aqui o filme é mesmo da Hayley Atwell, que está simplesmente fantástica no papel de uma ladra esperta mas ao mesmo tempo construindo a relação de parceria com nosso herói imortal, Ethan Hunt. Ambos em tela em jogos cênicos de esperteza conseguem render muito e ainda bem que o filme não apela para a sexualização. Aliás, consciente do material em mãos, é um filme que eu diria que o mistério e a ação finalmente ganham o devido destaque sem sofrer arranhões com clichês românticos ou piadinhas bestas. Embora claro, tenha passagens divertidas, todas são funcionais à obra.
O grande acerto aqui é criar um inimigo à base da Inteligência artificial, a caçada para coletar duas metades de uma chave que dará acesso ao código fonte da "entidade", uma espécie de algoritmo apátrida e com poder devastador pelo controle e manipulação dos dados, é um debate super bem vindo para o mundo do século XXI, ainda que arquétipos russos, vestígios da guerra fria e renascida pelos conflitos com a Ucrânia, ainda apele para certas caricaturas vilanescas. No entanto, ver que todos os países do mundo querem assumir o controle dos dados, não confiando em nenhuma nação em especial se não nas habilidades pessoais de Ethan e seu grupo, acaba sendo um trunfo para aqueles que se incomodam com discursos patrióticos.
Mas uma coisa é certa, embora consiga construir bem seus personagens, chega a ser bizarro que " A entidade" tenha um controle absurdo das ações, tratando seus personagens como meras peças de xadrez. O primeiro ato do filme consegue convencer bem, isso é o suficiente para ganhar a confiança e a atenção do espectador. Mas dali para frente é tudo muito robótico, a tal "entidade" passa a ser o próprio roteiro, fazendo com que tudo seja mera encenação, o que diminui drasticamente a carga emocional do material.
Particularmente, para mim a gota d'água foi na festa em Veneza, todos de repente não tinham mais armas, estavam a meio metro de distância um dos outros, e ainda assim, ficavam imóveis, como se estivassem esperando ser guiados. Isso mostra aqui que o projeto tem claro domínio na ação, nos corpos em movimento, mas muito pouco conteúdo quando se trata de concatenar diálogos e soluções que fujam ao formulaico. O que era para ser uma cena tensa, tornou-se constrangedora.
Ainda bem que o filme tem uma correria tecnicamente inspirada, entregando uma ação de alto nível e rendendo uma sessão que deixa um gosto pela segunda parte.… Expand

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ShoebJul 19, 2023

While the complex plot may occasionally lose its footing, the breathtaking action and captivating performances more than make up for it. Fans of the series will be eagerly waiting for the next installment to complete the mission.

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RefinedInsightsAug 21, 2023

It was ok for the most part and during the first act was even starting to get really good but then by the middle it gets kind of boring again and the ending was anticlimactic. MI movies are getting better with time but they're still notIt was ok for the most part and during the first act was even starting to get really good but then by the middle it gets kind of boring again and the ending was anticlimactic. MI movies are getting better with time but they're still not movies I would watch more than once. Maybe the recipe still needs some modifying.… Expand

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Marty_McFly_AMJul 17, 2023

“Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning - Part one” is one of the most intriguing films of the entire series, above all for how it manages to combine past threats (Esai Morales plays the man who killed Sarah Davies in the historic first“Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning - Part one” is one of the most intriguing films of the entire series, above all for how it manages to combine past threats (Esai Morales plays the man who killed Sarah Davies in the historic first chapter) and present (the villain is an Artificial Intelligence that has become sentient and whose ultimate goals are still unclear).
Ethan Hunt is called upon to recover two mysterious keys connected precisely to this mysterious AI and the mission takes him to the deserts of Saudi Arabia, to Rome, Venice and the Alps. With a production budget of $290 million, it is the most expensive film of the series and also one of the most expensive in the history of cinema.
The film sees once again Tom Cruise in the role of the timeless Ethan Hunt; Christopher McQuarrie (Academy Award-winning screenplay for “The Usual Suspects”) as director and screenwriter; but we also find Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby and Henry Czerny. While among the new entries Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, Shea Whigham.
This episode is like a dizzying ride, a constant escape, a race against time.
The cinematography captures exceptional landscapes and fast-paced urban scenes, the detailed sets and the use of well-crafted effects and CGI are blended flawlessly, creating a visually immersive experience that enhances the storytelling.
The effective direction works and gives its best in every sequence, especially in the more action ones (the chases are memorable - including those in the streets of Rome - which characterize the main segments of the film) and in the final tense with the train. Perhaps some scenes suffer from the "already seen" effect, perhaps they lack more original ideas, better management of twists and greater exploration of certain narrative or thematic details, but these alleged shortcomings are counterbalanced by Ethan's more reflective and intimate side (which emerges like never before in this farewell journey to the saga) and by the melancholic dynamics of his group of friends.
The screenplay alternates and knows how to balance intrigue, suspense and humour; while the staging, with a fast pace, is very spectacular. Tom Cruise sews the film on himself (more and more breathtaking, dangerous and crazy his stunts: here Tom Cruise's jump with the motorcycle from the top of a mountain).
Very relevant in this work is the central and problematic topic of modern technology (and its use), as well as an increasingly unpredictable development of digital and Artificial Intelligence.
This theme is closely linked to current events, and which allows the work to mainly explore the ethical implications and possible consequences of AI in the world of espionage (but not only).
The script, albeit superficially, raises questions about morality, autonomy and the ever-changing role of technology in the field of global security; but also interesting food for thought on a humanity that has the responsibility of fighting against a digital technology that has developed too much and that can only be stopped by opposing it with the logic of analog and ethics.
In short, the seventh chapter of the series, between its strengths and weaknesses, and between repeated twists and adrenaline-pumping action sequences, continues to give emotions.
A very enjoyable and compelling film in itself, which, apart from a few flaws and signs of tiredness, is confirmed overall as one of the most successful episodes of the saga. Waiting for the second part which will be the last chapter starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt…… Expand

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mirtias75Jul 22, 2023

IMF movies fast and steady becames from spy films to sci fi movies like Matrix, "Entity" is the new "Architecture" and Ethan Hunt like the Messiah saving the world, even the world not knowing anything about, as Neo did. Plot is complex justIMF movies fast and steady becames from spy films to sci fi movies like Matrix, "Entity" is the new "Architecture" and Ethan Hunt like the Messiah saving the world, even the world not knowing anything about, as Neo did. Plot is complex just becauase can't stand up it's own even in his parametre it's naive but who cares about plots in that movies. Production change the level of action films and nothing to be jealous from big Constraction Company… Expand

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DBowieStanJul 22, 2023

Tom cruise action movie = Incredible scenes.

Glitche as usual in this type of movies, some forced things but visually incredible, great work for the fight scenes and music at point. 7.5

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aemfarizAug 17, 2023

Not enough adrenaline to swim the air like Tom did. But, after the end of the film, we realize that the adrenaline is enough, but the bravery we must measure it now

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Scarab568Aug 12, 2023

I can't really give this more than a seven and feel justified. I loved watching this, but it relies heavily on the (admittedly) epic action rather than a good, or even sensible plot. There are several times at which I question what theI can't really give this more than a seven and feel justified. I loved watching this, but it relies heavily on the (admittedly) epic action rather than a good, or even sensible plot. There are several times at which I question what the villains are doing because they seem so stupid. However, it's an incredibly fun film to watch, so if you're looking to go to the cinema and turn your brain off (which I love doing), this is a good film for you.… Expand

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tibzoidJul 16, 2023

Belief gets suspended so many times in this movie, you feel like I've ascended to the astral plane. This is an outrageously silly enterprise, with implausible physics, tech that might as well be magic, and a large cast of characters that areBelief gets suspended so many times in this movie, you feel like I've ascended to the astral plane. This is an outrageously silly enterprise, with implausible physics, tech that might as well be magic, and a large cast of characters that are so interchangeable, they literally change faces. I'm all for fun at the movies, but this fever dream overdoses on cinematic meth. A day later, I can barely remember the plot, and don't even care.… Expand

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GinaKAug 2, 2023

As always with Tom Cruise and the Mission: Impossible franchise, this was a decently made movie that held my attention and I enjoyed it more or less. The only character who seemed mildly sluggish was Cruise himself as Ethan, but the directionAs always with Tom Cruise and the Mission: Impossible franchise, this was a decently made movie that held my attention and I enjoyed it more or less. The only character who seemed mildly sluggish was Cruise himself as Ethan, but the direction was more than competent, and the plot moved along even though nothing very original or interesting happened. Basically, it was the same old Ethan saves the world without the wit and cleverness of a James Bond film, where the producers are smart enough to find the best Bond available and provide more sophisticated plots – and characters. All the other actors gave lively and committed performances without stealing the spotlight from Cruise.… Expand

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P4inskillerJul 16, 2023

Great Movie. But nothing really new. Cruise and his cast made an amazing job as always and the marketing in advance worked well. Also his stunt bragging is well known meanwhile. The movie is entertaining and that's the most important.Great Movie. But nothing really new. Cruise and his cast made an amazing job as always and the marketing in advance worked well. Also his stunt bragging is well known meanwhile. The movie is entertaining and that's the most important. Actually a clear 8/10. Two stars less because he is a soul catcher for Scientology....… Expand

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Vercity21Jul 21, 2023

Not as great as the previous ones, but it has some good action scenes. Performances are on point and the screenplay is mid. Overall a very average outing, but would still recommend watching it.

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joshybeanJul 19, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I watched this film a little bit ago and I have been thinking about it more and more. I am an extreme mission impossible fan and I am deeply disappointed. I want to preface this by saying that this is not a bad film. This movie was funny, it has a great score, and my goodness it is gorgeous. But there were so many things in this movie that just felt off to me and many of them I can not fully explain why. The writing and dialogue in this movie at times just felt a bit off to me. I just rewatched Fallout (mission impossible 6) and wow does that movies dialogue far exceed anything in this movie. In Fallout it feels snappy but in this movie it feels almost like a parody of it self. Every scene in fallout transitions so nicely from one action sequence to another only interjecting to press the story along when needed. And wow the action sequences in this film come nowhere near the last few films. There is nothing that puts you at the edge of your seat in this film, not a single moment. The train sequence was cool but it goes on for way too long, the cliff jump is cool but it lasts for like two seconds and it does not feel like it has any stakes. Driving through Rome was funny but it was not tense in the slightest. And my GOODNESS was there so much pickpocketing. Look at the Halo jump scene from Fallout, the music blaring in your ears and speeding up as you get closer to the ground, hunts frantic screams, the warning beforehand not to pull the parachute late otherwise you'll explode followed by Hunt pulling it at THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND, the guiding system screaming in his ears to pull up, the constantly updating and ever decreasing elevation and THAT SHOT when he flips Walker over and it REVEALS HOW CLOSE THE GROUND IS. This all combines to become an amazingly tense sequence. There is nothing like this in the new film, no moments that made me feel like the Halo jump did. I may need to give it a rewatch, read some other reviews and maybe I will see the light but at the moment I just do not understand what people are watching. I am hoping that part two will justify what happened here in part one. Also Gabriel is just not scary nor threatening and the fight scenes are not that good. Oh I love Hayley Atwell though I thought she was wonderful. There are so many more things I want to write about but all in all its not a bad movie just a very disappointing one. Many people seem to be loving it. I just wish I was one of them.… Expand

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Redmch91Jul 16, 2023

The title usually refers to suspending disbelief over the absurdity of the tech, mission, or over the top action. While I enjoyed those parts of the movie, people's stupidity (one character in particular) and bone head choices is the mainThe title usually refers to suspending disbelief over the absurdity of the tech, mission, or over the top action. While I enjoyed those parts of the movie, people's stupidity (one character in particular) and bone head choices is the main driver that moves the plot along. Overall I'd recommend to fans of the series, but for most would say wait until it's out on streaming.… Expand

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OrionstarJul 20, 2023

After the amazing Fallout, I was looking forward to this next instalment. Dead Reckoning was just alright. The story I feel could be better, the whole thing about AI was just ridiculous and I do hope the team have something more under theirAfter the amazing Fallout, I was looking forward to this next instalment. Dead Reckoning was just alright. The story I feel could be better, the whole thing about AI was just ridiculous and I do hope the team have something more under their sleeves than what we were presented with in the movie.

Action set pieces was good. I particularly like the train scene. That one was really well done except the weird cut off transition that depleted the tension.

I do hope part 2 will answer a lot more question and make part 1 a better movie.

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ryan726Sep 7, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mission impossible: dead reckoning is not great or terrible. The plot was too cheesy, the set pieces were good but not great. As a huge mission impossible fan, this movie was a little bit of a letdown.… Expand

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jackwagonframeSep 7, 2023

Good movie. I hate how everything is becoming part 1s and part 2s. It's not enough to get me to boycott but it's truly irksome.

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enthusiast69Sep 8, 2023

This movie was decent, it lacked emotion in some scenes, it can best be described as a stereotypical heist film. The only reason my review is this good is because the cinematography was pretty polished and it had some half-decent (albeitThis movie was decent, it lacked emotion in some scenes, it can best be described as a stereotypical heist film. The only reason my review is this good is because the cinematography was pretty polished and it had some half-decent (albeit excessive) use of suspense.… Expand

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namelessJul 25, 2023

The opening and first half are great. The second half of the movie becomes a parody of itself. I found myself saying to myself, this is absurd... I no longer cared about what happened to these people because the action became ridiculous.The opening and first half are great. The second half of the movie becomes a parody of itself. I found myself saying to myself, this is absurd... I no longer cared about what happened to these people because the action became ridiculous. Clearly, they just couldn't let go of some of the scenes because they cost so much to shoot. It just goes on and on and on with the same action. See on DVR or some other means where you can control the chase and fight scenes so you can fast forward. Do I want to see the first half again, absolutely; the second half, no. I have to remember this when part two comes out.… Expand

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mace8704Jul 15, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I genuinely don’t understand the early enthusiasm for this film, and I would largely consider myself a fan of the Mission Impossible series even the ones people find questionable like Mission Impossible 2. Moderate but not heavy specific spoilers ahead. The writing and narrative structure is really bizarre . The audience is given information well ahead of the long time protagonist, Ethan Hunt played by Tom Cruise. Therefore outside of the first 30 minutes of the film, there is no mystery for us as audience members. The overwhelming vast majority of the film Ethan is running around trying to find out information we as audience members are given in the first 15 minutes of the film. Then, there is new character of Grace who is present in the majority of the film. I was unable to connect with Grace, and was left scratching my head as to why the IMF was so loyal and willing to put their lives on the line for this thief who complicates their mission at every turn.

When Ethan Hunt is presented with a choice of saving Grace or a returning character, I wanted to shout at the screen for Hunt to save the returning character. If you sympathize and connect with Grace, you’ll probably enjoy this film much more than I did.

The primary antagonist lacks personality by design. Coming off the great performance of Henry Cavill as John Locke, I really struggled to get excited about defeating the faceless villain.

There’s also a new group of characters representing the American governments interest who constantly sabotage the IMF team, but Ethan Hunt is still dedicated to saving these characters. I left this film frustrated with Ethan Hunt as a character. If you’re just going for the action sequences and care very little for the narrative, characters, or structure, I didn’t find anything in this entry to be particularly memorable. This was by no means a terrible film, but it was dreadfully average and by no means a must see film even for fans of the Mission Impossible series. I’m left confused and feeling like the critics saw a different film than I did.… Expand

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erlikJul 22, 2023

It starts off well enough, if you can forgive the rubber masks and wizard-level pick-pocketing skills (which you've already forgiven if you're watching an MI movie, really)...but then we get to the club scene, and the movie goes off theIt starts off well enough, if you can forgive the rubber masks and wizard-level pick-pocketing skills (which you've already forgiven if you're watching an MI movie, really)...but then we get to the club scene, and the movie goes off the rails. Action for action's sake, and plot holes big enough to drive several trucks through. Feels like a big step down from the last few.… Expand

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tfonias74Jul 29, 2023

Every cliche in the book.
Predictable plot twists.
Annoying female protagonist.
Annoying Ethan Hunt.
No real emotion in any scene.
Nice stunts. Poor fight choreography.
Nice rogue AI plot.

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ARSMJul 19, 2023

The movie lacks excitement, making all sequences a bit dull. There are moments when characters announce all the upcoming events and they mostly match their expectations. They overcome challenges, but they are still not as impressive as theyThe movie lacks excitement, making all sequences a bit dull. There are moments when characters announce all the upcoming events and they mostly match their expectations. They overcome challenges, but they are still not as impressive as they were in previous movies. And risks never feel real. Even stunts are not as interesting as they were before.… Expand

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azbaJul 16, 2023

I have no idea why this movie has such a high rating. It is not all that great. Very predictable plot meets mostly cliche action. There were a couple of scenes I really enjoyed but mostly mediocre stuff.

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bmaster4616Jul 12, 2023

Damn, I'm a scrooge with this movie (not my intent). In this franchise, I've liked 1,3,4,6 and unfortunately this was one of the bad ones. The biggest gripe I have is that it's just goofy. It feels like the plot to a bad superhero movie orDamn, I'm a scrooge with this movie (not my intent). In this franchise, I've liked 1,3,4,6 and unfortunately this was one of the bad ones. The biggest gripe I have is that it's just goofy. It feels like the plot to a bad superhero movie or the plot to a spinoff ff film. The villains, yes villains without spoiling anything, were not only lackluster but goofy to then point where I questioned if I was in a MI movie and not an Austin powers one. The main motivations of one of the bad guys isn't clear as he works for the other one. He has tech in the film, especially involving a casket, where I laughed a little when I saw it. Looked like something out of a B level superhero film. The direction they went with the main top level bad guy is a direction I just don't like. It makes the stakes feel higher but they honestly never do anything that special with it. This concept has been done before and way better in those other fimms. To a point, where I thought for sure they would going to utilize it way better and way more menacing but everytime they dropped the ball. Even though I don't like the direction they're going I can see the potential it can bring but hopefully they do a better job with it in the next one. Now, let's talk about the charcters. Ethan Hunt feels like he's regressed in the film and not in a natural way. I know he's running up against the biggest threat but this film feels like he's not even running his own movie anymore. Cruise is still good in the film but the film feels like just one big chase sequence stretched out for no reason. Plenty of times Ethan could have been killed and would have been beneficial for the top bad guy to do so and could probably get him killed but they never do. Hunt just feels like a dude along for the ride going from place to place while being spoon fed information. The second character I had the biggest problem with is a newcomer and how they introduce her to the team. Without spoiling anything, she basically makes Hunt look like a fool the whole movie and makes Hunt look like a side charcter in his own movie. She's without a doubt the most annoying charcter in the film with tropes molded to create her charcter. She's a walking cliche for most of the film and gets out of scenarios she shouldn't. They even say she's not a spy the whole movie but can invade the spies at every turn. It's both a joke and sad that she is in the film (especially because the outcome of her charcter does something to another better charcter). Luckily the rest of the charcters on the main team are great here. The only other charcters that kind of suck are the two high generals. Felt like cliche trope "spy authority figures". The main villains aren't good but the actor does a fine enough job. No actor does a bad job for what they are given. Now to the most disappointing aspect being the stunts. The marketing for this film had "most dangerous" stunts but just never felt thay way. A lot of them are cool but are blown out of the water in comparison to the water scene from rogue Nation and almost all of the stunts from fallout. If they really were that dangerous, that's awesome, but it didn't translate to the screen. Felt a lot more bad green screen stunts more than the ones we got in rhe past two films. Not one stunt in this one was cooler than those other two films and that's a let down. Also, the action sequences didn't hit as hard as the bathroom scene in fallout or even the knife fight scene in RN. A lot of bad shaky cam and a lot of cuts. The story doesn't help here either. It's literally one big scavenger hunt with a side plot of also being one big chase sequence. Everyone knows where everyone is and everyone is there at the same time every signal scene. The main mcguffin isn't even explained to us in this film so we have no idea why the team is going after it. We just know if the villain gets it "it will be bad". Also, the reason the mcguffin gets into the real world is unknown and the motivation of why the mcguffin gets into the real world is a weird decision by the top bad guy. Seems like they hurt themselves by doing what they did in the beginning of the film. Overall, if this was a little disappointing I wouldn't have disliked at much but this is a really huge step back compared to the last movie which I loved. Every aspect of fallout is better and there's little hype I have for the next one if this is the direction they seem to want to go to. I need to see rogue Nation again, maybe this movie will make me appreciate that movie more. D-… Expand

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maeroryJul 13, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MI series has been consistently evolving since its inception. However, this piece fails to show much improvement from the last installment. The characters are corny, and their intention is pretty geared toward the specific intentions of the filmmaker which hinders the character development. Some action scenes are rather long. I admire Mr. Cruise's action scenes but they drag on always ending at predictable outcomes. I am tending towards more of a negative review because it has failed to show much improvement in terms of story-line and cinematography rather than some new 'AI' villain which is hard to understand.… Expand

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mcmillironJul 31, 2023

I’m honestly a bit shocked by how bad this movies is. It’s overly long, boring, and the plot / dialog is kinda dumb, and even cringy! Minus a few action sequences, I very bored, and even found myself rolling my eyes at much of the plot andI’m honestly a bit shocked by how bad this movies is. It’s overly long, boring, and the plot / dialog is kinda dumb, and even cringy! Minus a few action sequences, I very bored, and even found myself rolling my eyes at much of the plot and dialog. It’s that bad. I do not understand how this movie is above a 6 but to each their own I guess.… Expand

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arostislavnaAug 6, 2023

Nonsensical, lmao this is by far the worst plot of all espionage films, western intelligence agencies lie all the time, and are the aggressors in every free & sovereign nation.

The moral of the story is to go off grid and denounce technologyNonsensical, lmao this is by far the worst plot of all espionage films, western intelligence agencies lie all the time, and are the aggressors in every free & sovereign nation.

The moral of the story is to go off grid and denounce technology because it's been developed to be used as a weapon.

The US empire wants to control this weaponized AI technology to attack other nations.

Absolutely disgusting.… Expand

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DaBucketOfTruthJul 15, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was surprised how many issues I had with Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 because I really remember liking Fallout quite a bit. It felt like one of the strongest in the series. The reviews for this installment are shockingly good, so I've felt compelled to write something here so that people are aware of some of its many issues.

The first is that the film felt a bit too campy even for them. Everything is a wink to the audience. There is so much corny humor that it undercuts the tension and seriousness of the stakes. I'm not even someone who subscribed to this idea that in the Marvel age of film-making there is too much joking around, but it seems we've finally hit that point. I found myself laughing at times I really shouldn't have either. Not to the extent I did in Jurassic World marveling at how bad some of the writing was, but definitely starting down that same road.

Next, there are multiple unnecessary dialogue lines in the film. I can't remember the specific line but it's from Vingh Rames and made me feel like "yes you don't have to spell it out we get it." The viewer is treated as an idiot. And while we're at it, there is just so much damned exposition in general. Every other scene of dialogue seems to be a context dump where they just stand around telling us the story. Felt like just chaining action sequences together with exposition. What happened to show don't tell?

Then we come to the emotional stakes. Why does Ethan care about Grace at all? He barely knows her. So then why do we care about her? She keeps screwing him over. There is a choice presented to Ethan at one point that he will have to decide who dies, her or his longtime associate Ilsa. Leaving the moral quandary itself aside, why would this be a difficult decision? Then when Grace impersonates Alanna with the mask her eyes are very brown when the the real Alanna clearly has big blue eyes. Is that for our benefit? Is this another example of the film treating the audience like morons? Because otherwise why would her bodyguard not immediately recognize that? It doesn't make sense.

Why are both the the Denlinger (the Director of National Intelligence), and Kittridge on the train? Are they together or separate? Having both of them there confuses the audience while they are trying to understand who is on what side. Is that purposeful then? Also how does this director guy know that only he has the knowledge of where the sub is? And why would he think that’s good leverage to not just be immediately murdered?

That takes us to our villains. Gabriel sucks as some blank canvas zealot for "The Entity." Going back to emotional stakes, they try to shoehorn some backstory flashback in of him murdering a woman Ethan cares for and then it being pinned on him. It feels really lame at this point in the series to just throw this in there and have it be something they expect the audience to just accept and also empathize with. The true villain being "The Entity" just falls flat too. They keep referring to it, and it sounds like they're talking about an alien. Does everything have to be about AI now? The fact that the enemy AI's goals aren't actually known the filmmakers probably thought would be even scarier, but I don't think it totally works when your villain is faceless and also has no clear motivation other than some omnipotent survival.

Obviously I have to give credit for some of the cool action sequences as usual. I wish the big jump hadn't been teased so relentlessly ahead of the film coming out, though, because it also blunts the impact of that sequence. Ethan just smashing through the side of the train car at the perfect moment in the perfect place was the icing on the cake of how not serious this film is. The overuse of CGI for certain action scenes also feels cheap when we have select filmmakers still holding the candle for practical effects. Though I do realize it might be tough to pull off blowing up a bridge and having a train fall off of it with models, real life locations, miniatures, etc.

Lastly a minor gripe I can probably let go of is why do the Russians in the intro have to speak English with an accent and not just have Russian with subtitles? It’s such a short scene too. Maybe this is standard Hollywood fare.

I'll end with saying that after seeing MI: Fallout and then Top Gun I had very high hopes for this film. Top Gun knows what it is and isn't, and it delivered on spectacle and excitement and was an achievement in in filmmaking even if not in writing. But Dead Reckoning Part 1 just feels cheap, cheesy, and ultimately disappointing. The filmmakers before the film started thanked us for coming to see this in the the theaters where it's meant to be seen. But Hollywood needs to deliver for the audience in a more consistent way because only so many of us are going to flush $25 of IMAX ticket down the toilet before we think twice about showing up next time.… Expand

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BrianT88888Jul 16, 2023

This is a bad movie - but somehow, or because it has Tom Cruise in it (and because of some dynamic editing), nobody seems to have noticed. The plot is thin, illogical and almost irrelevant (yet somehow split across two movies). There's noThis is a bad movie - but somehow, or because it has Tom Cruise in it (and because of some dynamic editing), nobody seems to have noticed. The plot is thin, illogical and almost irrelevant (yet somehow split across two movies). There's no character development at all, especially new female characters remain perfectly bland. What fills the movie instead are endless action scenes (one of the car chases alone must be 15 minutes) as well as never ending repetitions of the same pickpocketing gag - to the point where it feels like Groundhog Day.… Expand

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kiloheroJul 16, 2023

Worst movie ever. Terrible acting, nonsensical dialogue, boring predictable plot, boring action.

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chanaBJul 19, 2023

Was this movie written by ChatGPT or "The Entity"?? It was awful. There was no story whatsoever, the acting barely passable, and the dialogue laughable. Yes, Cruise does his own stunts. That does not make this a good movie. I couldnt wait forWas this movie written by ChatGPT or "The Entity"?? It was awful. There was no story whatsoever, the acting barely passable, and the dialogue laughable. Yes, Cruise does his own stunts. That does not make this a good movie. I couldnt wait for it to be over and couldnt care less what happens in Part Two. Should be retitled MacGuffin:Impossible.… Expand

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linten234Jul 16, 2023

Enough of these action movies with hardly any story at all. Tom Cruise needs to grow up (he's 61 now) and play proper dramatic roles. He needs to retire from the action hero thing. It's not working for him anymore. The first MissionEnough of these action movies with hardly any story at all. Tom Cruise needs to grow up (he's 61 now) and play proper dramatic roles. He needs to retire from the action hero thing. It's not working for him anymore. The first Mission Impossible movie was bad but they just keep getting worse.… Expand

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