Review of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) by Kazcruse — 06 Aug 2015

So this is action, in all it's glory. It has the essential elements of a sit back and hold on film. As Benji, Simon Pegg endears himself to the audience AGAIN! His character is funny, smart and he continues showing us his action chops.

Tom Cruise keeps us wondering "how does he do it?" He shows us he is an action star and is very comfortable and likable (mostly) in this genre. Aside from his occasional William Shatner style of line delivery, what you see is what you get and the getting is pretty darn good.

Alec Baldwin shows the softer side of his "good guy, bad guy" portrayals. I was expecting to really dislike Alan Hunley, but, surprise, I couldn't no matter how much I anticipated that I would.

If you are a fan of this franchise, this will keep you a fan. It isn't Shakespeare or Mr. Holmes, but it's a summer blockbuster with all the special effects, pyrotechnics, muscle flexing, fire power, intrigue and the beautiful and young femme fatale.

So cozy up to your popcorn and turn your cellphone off. If you blink, you'll miss something.