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liamexeJul 21, 2022

I predict you'll receive exactly what you anticipate. Action-packed, explosive, and full of badassdom, with excellent direction, tension, and humour when it's called for. One does yearn for a film like this with a dash of Macfarlanean whimsy.I predict you'll receive exactly what you anticipate. Action-packed, explosive, and full of badassdom, with excellent direction, tension, and humour when it's called for. One does yearn for a film like this with a dash of Macfarlanean whimsy. If you know what I mean, it becomes a little bit too serious to be taken seriously.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerDec 30, 2018

Immaculately crafted with a charming cast and spectacular stunts, this is everything you could ask for from a traditional spy movie. But it suffers from the same problems that begin to plague every long-running franchise at some point orImmaculately crafted with a charming cast and spectacular stunts, this is everything you could ask for from a traditional spy movie. But it suffers from the same problems that begin to plague every long-running franchise at some point or another. Mainly a lack of danger and a larger history that makes it somewhat inaccessible to newcomers. I mean, are the IMF ever not going to save the day? I think not.

We already know that Hunt and his crew are going to be okay so there's no real urgency. Luckily, the people behind the movie knew this and took a more sentimental approach that celebrates the characters and their relationships with one another. It's surprisingly effective, but only if you've been keeping up with the series over the years. Naturally this won't have any impact on those popping in for the first time to see for themselves why this is being heralded by so many as "one of the greatest action movies ever made." A praise I find to be a little overzealous.

The set-pieces are gorgeously shot, I don't have words to describe how clean the choreography for the fist-fight and shootouts is, and it's crazy to think Cruise performed all these stunts himself. That being said, I found nothing here that was able to top anything from Rogue Nation. How do you beat a guy hanging on side of a plane after all?

The plot is your standard collection of spy movie cliches, only dialed up to 11. There are more twists, double crosses, and hidden agendas than I would have ever thought could be fit into a single movie. And, big surprise, the new characters are the ones you can't trust. Because of how melodramatic all of that seems, Fallout is at it's best when it's focusing on the action at hand. Mostly because it's a lot of fun to watch Cruise and Cavill make a mess out of what should have been smooth operations. These are some of the most buffoonish spies you'll ever meet. Not only is luck almost never on their side, but they do a great job of regularly screwing themselves over in humorous ways.

Main character Ethan Hunt is by far the most compelling part of the package. The way he analyzes every move he makes to ensure that his friends and civilians aren't harmed all while being riddled with guilt over past actions is endearing. I loved how the film explored his selfless motivations and sacrifices all while being backed up by a wonderfully layered performance its star. This is coming from someone who's not a Tom Cruise fan.

Henry Cavill makes a better villain than he ever has a hero, but is still vocally stiff. His monotone delivery of lines is at odds with his wonderfully expressive face. Those looks of condescension are pure gold.

Mission Impossible is still perfectly capable of delivering a steady supply of thrills, but at the same time has become dreadfully familiar. As a result it's hard to care about the needlessly complex and somewhat melodramatic quest for plutonium even with the added emotional edge that comes from the returning characters and thoughtful exploration of its lead. This might be the best put together in the series, but it falls just short of its most direct predecessor in terms of unforgettable moments. None this is to say I didn't enjoy the movie. It can be very exciting. I just think that it, and the spy genre as a whole, could use a bit of reinvention to make things feel fresh again because the predictability is only getting more noticeable with each passing release.… Expand

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wesker2012Jan 5, 2019

Mission: Impossible - Fallout is one of the most over-rated movies of all time. The acting was average. The plot twists were predictable and unsurprising. The action scenes weren't anything spectacular. Just the normal run of the millMission: Impossible - Fallout is one of the most over-rated movies of all time. The acting was average. The plot twists were predictable and unsurprising. The action scenes weren't anything spectacular. Just the normal run of the mill action scenes. I didn't feel any tenseness during the movie and couldn't wait until the movie was over. It seems this movie is getting rave reviews solely because Tom Cruise does his own stunts. That is admirable, but it doesn't make the movie phenomenal when everything else is so average.… Expand

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imafallguyAug 16, 2018

Having now watched two MI films helmed by Christoper McQuarrie, I’m unwaveringly convinced the man has never had an orgasm in his life. Surely, if he had, the director would know the importance of a climax following a stimulating build-up.Having now watched two MI films helmed by Christoper McQuarrie, I’m unwaveringly convinced the man has never had an orgasm in his life. Surely, if he had, the director would know the importance of a climax following a stimulating build-up. For the life of me, I simply can’t fathom why Brad Bird wouldn’t have been offered all the world’s currency to direct every MI movie from Ghost Protocol until the end of time. Presumably, J.J Abrams would have been a fool to turn down artistic ownership of both “Star” franchises, so I get why he was out after the fabulous MI:3. But what happened to Bird after Protocol? He delivered the quintessential and nearly flawless, espionage action thriller with the 4th MI entry, only to vanish, leaving the Impossible reigns to McQuarrie- a man who’s seemingly on some arcane mission to deliver “tantric” cinema. Every bit of protracted suspense, every drawn out thrill in McQuarrie’s MI universe S L O W L Y builds to a point when the viewer finally feels the big payout is coming, then...nothing. It’s as if he lives and revels in whatever the cinematic equivalent of “edging” is. I thought it might just be me. But when the last frames in the final Big Scene of Fallout projected in front of me, I knew I’d been right all along and now C. McQuarrie is just trolling us.… Expand

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DefinitelyMaybAug 2, 2018

What can I say, I loved the original DePalma MI and Ghost Protocol, and I thought Rogue nation was really good despite some flaws. Unfortunately, despite my eager anticipation for MI: Fallout, I was really disiappointed with the film becauseWhat can I say, I loved the original DePalma MI and Ghost Protocol, and I thought Rogue nation was really good despite some flaws. Unfortunately, despite my eager anticipation for MI: Fallout, I was really disiappointed with the film because it had many problems compared with the other ones. I know I'm suppose to shut my brain for these films but the convuluted plot, hollow character arcs, general lack of tension/levity and multiple plot contrivances made it very hollow after the credits start rolling. First, there are some amazing things about this film. The action and scene flow of the middle section is superb and by far one of the most exhillarating experiences I had. Even seeing Tom Cruise at the old ripe age of 56 pulling of his own stunts is a sight to behold. There is a very exciting fake out in the middle film, and much of the chemistry of the characters still exist in this new installment with the White Widow stealing every scene she is in. However, the film is filled with many problems that make it less enjoyable compared with the rest.

The first problem noticable is that the opening scene(s) before even the credit starts takes way too long and is excruciatingly ponderous. We literally have 4 different scenes which amount to roughly 20 minutes of screentime before the credit role. This makes the film really poorly set up to begin with as characters come and go, and we are uncertain on where the characters are, who is who and what is established after two years since Rogue Nation. Henry Cavill's character is also a bumbling iditot which makes his latter purpose of the film much more ineffective. The first act takes really long to get going and when it does in Paris, its gets very convuluted with little screen time to digest what is actually going on. However, that said once the actual plot gets going, it becomes much more tolerable.

Another problem is that some of the action and choreography aint that great. Many people raved about the Bathroom scene, but that was really short and didnt have much action as compred to films such as John Wick, Oldboy etc. It was meh. Secondly the music is relatively boring and non-existent, as it was clear the new composer is very different from the previous one that worked on Rogue Nation with all the ochestral elements. Also the film paces very slow to get to the middle act. The third act is also filled with plot contrivances but you would know it because they literally spend 10 minutes talking about the character relationships and what is going to happen etc. Another character intergral to the series just randomly appears as well during this time, whilst Henry Cavilles character is reduced to being another generic side character by the end.

Its a shame that MI:Fallout doesn't flow as well as MI:4 and MI:5, but the plot contrivances and plot holes definitely make it one of the most shallowest. I wish they had developed the relationship between the characters more as there is one crucial scene in the middle was executed really well compared with the others. It is an enjoyable film but one that you will probably quickly forget by the end.… Expand

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futurescrnwrtrAug 28, 2018

Fast paced, entertaining, clever and ultimately meaningless. Best scene was near beginning - fight scene in bathroom.

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5

SavvyAug 16, 2018

Yeah, LOTS of action. A lot of it ... really not credible. And there was such a mish-mash of characters and villains, B-stories that came and went haphazardly, cheated resolutions. Writers deceided to throw everything and the kitchen sink inYeah, LOTS of action. A lot of it ... really not credible. And there was such a mish-mash of characters and villains, B-stories that came and went haphazardly, cheated resolutions. Writers deceided to throw everything and the kitchen sink in (with a chase scene for each) and excite the audience by bombardment. Cool stunts. Multiple idiotic choices made by characters. MISSION IMPLAUSIBLE.… Expand

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namelessJul 30, 2018

I love the Mission Impossible series but this one you can skip until it is on cable. 70% of the movie is an A but as much as you try you can't ignore the plot holes, cliches, 2nd ending which they couldn't really solve so did some deus exI love the Mission Impossible series but this one you can skip until it is on cable. 70% of the movie is an A but as much as you try you can't ignore the plot holes, cliches, 2nd ending which they couldn't really solve so did some deus ex machina slight of hand. Ethan Hunt doesn't earn the ending, it was given to him. Then there are people who he has been butting heads with through out the movie, who don't get punished but are given a pass for their ongoing arrogance and stupidity. Next time I'm waiting until it is on TV, not worth the cost or time.… Expand

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TyranianApr 12, 2019

Fallout rehashes the plots of the previous two films and apart from some spectacle doesn't do anything new or interesting.

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AvodeskormJul 29, 2018

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done. If you're looking for some of the most intense action set-pieces ever devised and can sit throughThe story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done. If you're looking for some of the most intense action set-pieces ever devised and can sit through a sometimes tedium 20 minute crawl in between them, MI:Fallout is the movie to be experienced in the theater right now.

Probably the ONLY Mission Impossible film that didn't make me cringe(that much) and want to cry because of complete and utter boredom throughout.… Expand

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sachineldhoJul 25, 2023

The makers were so fixated on creating cliffhanger moments that they overlooked plotholes and cliche elements

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tomster549Aug 18, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would give this movie a 49%. It was a great looking movie. with a beautiful cast. Good acting. Awesome locations. HUGE PLOT HOLES. Apparently everyone at IMF, CIA, and MI6 (except Ethan Hunt of course) are complete idiots. Angela Basset character should be hung for treason--or at least complete negligence. That movie could have been over about half way through, except the incompetents got in the way. Ethan wont kill good guys but he wastes bad guys (even though they turn out to be working for the good guys--dumb).... And apparently you can survive a helicopter crash in the Himalayas--two of them actually--without the aircraft bursting into flames or caving in. In the final dramatic scenes, Ethan and his team are all on intercom, except when they are not. So many holes. Stupid stupid stupid.… Expand

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kyleyleAug 31, 2018

Just a bunch of action...not much else. Not sure why it's a metacritic must see.

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PauloReviewsMar 17, 2019

"Mission: Impossible - Fallout" is loads of fun, at least during the action scenes. The story? Not so much, in my opinion. The sixth installment in the franchise really has a sense of direction when it all comes down to the big set-pieces."Mission: Impossible - Fallout" is loads of fun, at least during the action scenes. The story? Not so much, in my opinion. The sixth installment in the franchise really has a sense of direction when it all comes down to the big set-pieces. The cinematography is quite impressive during the chase sequences and the action is very well choreographed. However, the story is plain uninteresting from start to finish. It's kind of hard to feel anything for the characters when they are shuffled into a generic, by-the-numbers script. There are some stakes, but overall the movie just doesn't do them justice. The film ends in the most harmless way possible and I left the theater completely unsatisfied.

However, I do recommend you to go see this movie if you haven't already, as the action sequences mostly save it from being godawful.

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SkydogSep 2, 2018

Decent film. Very predictable and borderline cheesy.
Very repetitious and drags on for way too long toward the end.

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GinaKAug 1, 2018

Certainly this is not a terrible movie, but it is much too long. 90 minutes would have been fine, but add an hour of Ethan running and repetitious car/motorcycle/helicopter chases and things get pretty dull. It doesn’t help that it’s obviousCertainly this is not a terrible movie, but it is much too long. 90 minutes would have been fine, but add an hour of Ethan running and repetitious car/motorcycle/helicopter chases and things get pretty dull. It doesn’t help that it’s obvious that a computer has been used to speed up the “Run, Ethan, Run. Run, Run, Run” sequences. The actors are quirky, Paris and London are nice for car chases, but anybody who has been to these cities knows that it is impossible to drive that fast unless a movie crew has paid to stop traffic early Sunday morning. I’ve seen this kind of thing done before many times – and done in more interesting ways in, for example, Bourne movies. If a lot of the padding had been cleverly cut out of this film, it would have been a whole lot better overall.… Expand

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ohnomrbillAug 17, 2018

yes it was a full action movie with all the stuff you would expect in this type of film however, i found it boring, in the end. maybe because i am getting older? so this is a movie for a younger generation who are not burnt out on the jenra? maybe.

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marklaing1Jan 14, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty hard to sit through. I can watch the first MI film every time it's on TV but this was pretty awful. Riding a motorcycle 100MPH through Paris with no helmet (in the wrong direction!!) hitting a car at 40 MPH, bouncing a few times and then brushing yourself off before dashing away? Really? This is the stuff for video games, not movies. Who, apart from a 15-year-old boy, is going to believe any of this stuff? You can tell many of the reader reviews are fake because, as smart as the studio assistants think they are being, they still start their "reviews" with lines like: "The finest action movie of the year..." and "one of the best actions movies ever made..." Really?? Real user reviews are quite different and usually start out like: "This movie was pretty good but..." or "Something about MI was weird..." The final blow to mind-numbing boredom came when Cruise (who's getting way to old to be doing this stuff) finds himself in a helicopter and not only manages to fly it but fly it like a stuntman for 10 minutes through the most difficult Himalayan canyons and, Terminator-like, figures out the "altimeter, check, speed check..." how hard can it be right?… Expand

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The404Jul 28, 2018

Honestly, this is one of the few movies I've ever been bored seeing in theaters because it is two and a half hours long and you feel it. You really feel it. This is due to how difficult it is to feel tension in scenes and how long the actionHonestly, this is one of the few movies I've ever been bored seeing in theaters because it is two and a half hours long and you feel it. You really feel it. This is due to how difficult it is to feel tension in scenes and how long the action scenes go on. You might be inclined to think "but I like action so longer action scenes are fine." Well, you'd be wrong because the action isn't even that good and lacks the sort of emotional investment you'd get in a better movie. Basically, the villains never get a moment to talk and become actual characters. The final fight scene should be full of investment due to the two characters who are fighting but they never even speak to each other. The bigger, badder, and supposedly cooler villain doesn't even do anything. He's just boring and his fight scene lacks the emotional weight needed for it to be so long. The movie's climax is immediately followed by another climax where you need the villains to start talking and build their character a bit more if you want to drag on the movie like this. The worst part is that the movie is painfully by the books in the end that the few twists there are can't carry the movie. Also, prepare for stormtrooper tier shooting.
When it comes to characters Benji and Luther feel important in the beginning but then immediately become just sidekicks that stay in background doing nothing. The entire focus is on Ethan and Walker so they kinda do little to nothing most of the time. Ethan is a kinda generic protagonist with little to mention but Walker is more interesting. His character is somewhat fleshed out and the choreographers knew how to make him look a big bruiser with a lot of weight behind all his attacks. His entire look gives him the look of a smart and dangerous man. The love interest is boring. She sucks at shooting things. Moving on. The main villain doesn't do much and ends up doing very little himself and doesn't say anything smart enough to come off as a mastermind. Overall, not a bad movie but painfully average with an added issue of being too long which dips it even lower. Not the worst but nothing special.… Expand

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cflanmacAug 5, 2018

There's nothing original in this movie. Every spy-thriller cliché is amped up; every car chase contains more cars and more twisty routes; every explosion is bigger and louder; if--in an ordinary movie--you have a truck hiding around theThere's nothing original in this movie. Every spy-thriller cliché is amped up; every car chase contains more cars and more twisty routes; every explosion is bigger and louder; if--in an ordinary movie--you have a truck hiding around the corner, ready to collide with oncoming traffic, in Fallout you have three trucks lurking around three corners. And I agree with GinaK below: it's much too long.… Expand

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TimKgamerNov 2, 2018

This film is very overrated. Action sequences are good but not enough to overcome the generic story. I wont be seeing the next MI unless things are different.

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GCOReviewsOct 29, 2018

I just didn't enjoy this movie as much as others. The fight scenes were not that action packed and I really didn't care about the characters or their relationships

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raporgiJul 27, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. honestly if you put a gun to my head I wouldnt be able to tell the movies in this series apart especially the later ones. Its seems like they just copy or reskin these flicks in whatever music score , visual motif that seems to be popular at the moment. The villains in this series are pretty much interchangable and only serve to give the same old chase and unmasking sequences some sort of goal. same old sheat. The hype around this movie is just dumb and the people fawning all over this movie seem to be shills or impressionable teenagers who have yet to do anything significant or meaningful with their lives. Ethan Hunt is an egotistical moron who needs constant validation from whoever. KSW!… Expand

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IAmNinja27Sep 1, 2019

You can tell from many of the user reviews that they’re written by bots. Come on... Anyway, this is areal review here. The plot was nonsensical and meandering, the acting was mediocre, the score was not good, and the action was a long-windedYou can tell from many of the user reviews that they’re written by bots. Come on... Anyway, this is areal review here. The plot was nonsensical and meandering, the acting was mediocre, the score was not good, and the action was a long-winded mess of unbelievable chase scenes. The run time was far too great. This movie pales in comparison to more creative action films like the John Wick franchise. I tried watching it, but I just couldn’t care less. It became a background filler only by the end.… Expand

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Val-835Jul 27, 2018

Simple plot with some uninteresting twists and a bad villain who is every bit as uninteresting. Half way into the movie, you can see where it's going and you don't care much since you know how it's going to end. Tom Cruise and company lookSimple plot with some uninteresting twists and a bad villain who is every bit as uninteresting. Half way into the movie, you can see where it's going and you don't care much since you know how it's going to end. Tom Cruise and company look tired at times, and everything, including the dialogue and action sequences are predictable and look like they have been drawn from a cheap script. Another commercial flick just designed to make money. Nothing more.… Expand

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DeothorNov 10, 2018

Either the score is made by whole army of BOTS or people gone so stupid they wouldn't differentiate good movie from pigs arse.

This movie lacks any plot whatsoever. Is a cliche-tape with things that could have been fine in 2000s, but now,Either the score is made by whole army of BOTS or people gone so stupid they wouldn't differentiate good movie from pigs arse.

This movie lacks any plot whatsoever. Is a cliche-tape with things that could have been fine in 2000s, but now, its just a joke of a movie. A parody. What it lacks is good old Leslie Nielsen.

It has lots of action, lots of "now you see me...", doublecrossing gone to so stupid levels it hurts and in the end all of this feels pointless and flat.

This movie does NOT deserve a score of any higher than 4 out of 10.… Expand

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TkonorJul 29, 2018

Despite the fact that movie is action-packed and thrilling, the plot is so "Deuse ex Machina", that you want to walk out of the theater sometimes. Everything happens without any reason, exceptfor driving the plot to insanity

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lilliamMar 20, 2021

Some good action sequences, a villain that could have been so much better, and overall a pretty meh film for me.
Cavill deserves better.

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quickbraunfoxAug 17, 2023

This movie is an awfully funny one you can have a good time with. Alas, the joy is somewhat spoiled for you can't wipe out your suspicion that all this slapstick is not intended! And therefore, different from the intended humor of The NakedThis movie is an awfully funny one you can have a good time with. Alas, the joy is somewhat spoiled for you can't wipe out your suspicion that all this slapstick is not intended! And therefore, different from the intended humor of The Naked Gun (boat fight), you feel somewhat ashamed, like laughing on a car accident.… Expand

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duanewilliamsAug 24, 2018

This so-called movie is just one boring chase scene after another and none of them are remotely plausible. Why hasn’t Tom Cruise retired already?

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MikefromAngusDec 23, 2018

I don't understand the high score of this movie! The beginning was alright, but 45 mins into it? I found it a mess of a movie with all of its impossible plot lines. Its also very boring.

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JadenFrostSep 18, 2018

Wow this movie was stupid. I've seen the entire series, but this was the worst. Its literally full of dei ex machina. Over and over again. Its not good to use once, they repeatedly use it.. Watching this was like a captain Picard face palm meme.

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