Review of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) by Thequietgamer — 11 May 2016

The IMF outperform MI6's '00' section at their own game. Much like James Bond, Ethan hunt has to go rogue after his program gets shutdown because there's a powerful, sinister organization out there headed by a menacing villain. The IMF might not be able to hold a candle to the Kingsman, but Cruise makes sure to leave Craig in the dust.

It hits some familiar beats the spy movie genre is known for. This leads to a sense of predictability in it's twists, turns, and potential double-crosses. That's not to say it isn't exciting. Well-crafted action, breezy plot, likable cast, and appreciated sense of humor keep things entertaining. Now when I say humor I don't mean that this is part comedy like Kingsman: The Secret Service was. The movie does intend to make you laugh in a way to keep things light and say "hey, this is a fun spy movie.".

And fun it is. "Rogue Nation" manages to avoid being overly serious while still having a solid plot with a sense of danger. The fun side of things complements everything well and the cast is incredibly strong and all sense of chemistry with one another that over films should rightfully envy. With one of the best chase scenes in years and Rebecca Ferguson bringing the sexiness that the latest Bond flick was sorely lacking, The latest Mission: Impossible proves to be another enjoyable spy flick despite not moving the genre forward. It delivers the moments of impossibility that it's title implies. That's enough for me.

7.