Review of Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) by Don F — 28 Jul 2018

This one is hard for me. For me, the plot just tried too hard to be a "Mission Impossible plot". There were some nice twists and surprises, but sometimes simpler is just more enjoyable and more entertaining.

That being said, the action sequences and stunts were simply incredible. Cruise doing so much of his own work just adds a level of authenticity to the sequences that, maybe, no other movie can match. Simon and Ving were phenomenal as always in their supporting roles.

I do wish Rebecca has a meatier part in this, and would have really enjoyed a showdown with Venessa Kirby. Henry was simply outstanding in his role as Walker and I was hoping he could be a recurring foil in upcoming MI films.

Hopefully this will be a springboard to more action films (Bond, anyone?) post Superman era. The bathroom fight scene might be one of my favorite ever. Good movie. Great actors.