Review of Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) by Suneel J — 14 Aug 2013

Some say this is the best in the series, others say it can't to the original, but that's up to hard-core fans of Mission Impossible. The film carries itself with grace, deviating from the fact that it is a late 3rd sequel.

It doesn't try to be a remake or a true follow-up to any of the previous installments, which is refreshing to see from Hollywood these days. The film serves mostly as a stand-alone flick that doesn't need any prior knowledge of the series to view, but caters to the older fans with bits of references to its predecessors.

The action is excellent and relies heavily on classic action film techniques, rather than being a tool of CGI. Tom Cruise hasn't missed a beat as everybody's favourite IMF agent, Ethan Hunt. The rest of the cast are well-suited for their roles with a light-hearted enthusiasm about them.

The villain is fairly forgettable, not creating any sense of true fear or tyranny with his acting. Humour finds its way naturally amongst the dialogue in a way that doesn't seem forced. It makes the comedy, among the serious tone of the film, better in resonating with the audience.

The film also showcases plenty of exotic locations and memorable scenic depictions of the world. It's neat to see a film that doesn't just take place in an overplayed city like New York City. You will be pleased by the sets that the characters find themselves among.

As a collection, all the things that went into the film churn out to be a spectacle that you don't see very often in a long-running series like this. As one of the last great action series, this film encompasses bits of everything that make action films so appealing with seemingly impossible class and majestic style.