Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

I am not a big fan of Tom Cruise the man. But I have to admit that I really like his movies. And when you add Rebecca Ferguson to the mix, "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation" is an absolute winner. Cruise rarely gets to show what a skilled actor he really is since most of his roles- especially lately - are more physical than intellectual but that's not really a drawback in my opinion: He is brilliant when it comes to action movies and the fact that he does most of his own stunts only adds to their appeal. That's true in this film, which could almost be accused of being a James Bond clone with its worldwide criminal/terrorist organization attacking anyone and everyone and a beautiful heroine who is a crack shot, an expert knife fighter, and martial artist. Ferguson, as Ilsa Faust, is a delight to watch and a perfect complement to Cruise's generally low-key portrayal of IMF agent Ethan Hunt. Cruise and Ferguson work well together and I would love to see them in a subsequent film. Mission Impossible regulars Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, and Jeremy Renner are back and do a wonderful job in supporting roles as does franchise newcomer Alec Baldwin as the director of the CIA. Sean Harris, as head of the terrorist organization Solomon Kane, is very good in the role in which he matches Cruise's understated menace with his own soft-spoken villainy. Great action sequences - including a spectacular motorcycle chase - and excellent fight scenes - especially Ferguson's knife duel with Jens Hulten as bad guy Janik Vinter - make this a must see for anyone in the mood for a pulse-pounding, adrenaline-fueled night at the movies.

I have been rewatching the MI movies since seeing the latest, The Last Reckoning. They have not disappointed, just as this one, Rogue Nation, has been a blast to watch. I always enjoy the twist and turns and the way they are able to cary on the, well, impossible. What I especially like is that even though Ethan Hunt is apparently indestructible, he almost always comes near so if not for the several helps he get from both ally and the unexpected.

Why are you deliberating? Watch it. It is safe for the whole family, minus perhaps very young viewers (slight spoiler mentioned at the bottom). There are so many excellent features to this movie. The action really is top notch. The motorcycle chase is the first time in quite a while that I was put to the edge of my seat and I had to keep guessing as to the conclusion throughout the film. Mr. Cruise's character, Ethan Hunt, is the perfect hero: There is no existential angst concerning ultimate issues, nor postmodern paradox about right and wrong. Ethan Hunt settled those issues long ago and fights for good against a clearly defined evil, and is happy to leave those issues to Tony Stark and this film's villain. I was highly entertained from start to finish. **************SLIGHT SPOILER for those concerned with family friendliness********* There is a scene which occurs at 1:10:53 through 1:10:57 (just under 5 seconds) in which a woman in panties removes her shirt for non-sexual reasons and the camera views her from behind for about 2 seconds.

In my mind nothing will compare to the first movie. It's a bias for sure but the feelings that first movie gives me can't compare. With that being said this is a great movie! Without spoiling anything, the movie pulls you right in at the beginning, no slow burn here. The cast is great, ESPECIALLY Simon Pegg. He's such a believable goof ball. A bit silly but nothing outrageous or over the top. It's typical Tom Cruise fair with him pulling off his own stunts and there's some good ones! And the addition of Mr "raspy voice" Alec Baldwin was an excellent addition. If you're a Mission Impossible fan, I think you'll truly dig the movie. Not 5 stars because nothing tops the original in my head but this is a fun, exciting, action packed ride and YES Tom Cruise is on a motorcycle in this one too, bonus!!! Enjoy!!

Good price,got it fairly quick and excellent movie

This is the most exciting movie in the Mission Impossible Series. You can't take your eyes off the screen for a second because you will miss something truly amazing. The addition of Rebecca Ferguson as Isla Faust throws an interesting mix into the plot and cast of characters. She keeps you guessing as to which side she is on. The main threat the Mission Impossible Team is fighting is a rogue group called the Syndicate who is just as skilled as the Mission Impossible team. The Syndicate has some very dangerous plans the the IMF has to shut down but of course it is hard to find members of The Syndicate. Ethan Hunt and Isla Faust do this dance where Isla gives him some clues but then disappears and acts in a way that confuses Ethan, not just the viewers. The stunts are out of this world in this movie. It is worth seeing the movie just for the stunts. Almost everyone has seen the previews where Tom Cruise is attached to the outside of a plane. Yes, Tom really did do this stunt. Another amazing stunt is where Tom holds his breath in a tank for several minutes while accomplishing a task important to the mission. Alec Baldwin is a nice addition as Alan Hunley of the CIA. He wants to shut down the IMF. Simon Pegg is back and is so funny. The rest of the team is back too such as Jeremy Renner and Ving Rhames. The rapport the team has together is so much fun to see. One really fun scene is where Tom is driving a car at high speeds and Simon Pegg is in the car and the dialogue between the two is hilarious. A scene in court where Alan Hunley tries to make a case for shutting down the IMF is pretty funny too as Ethan and the team come up with answers that defy Hunley at every turn. If you love Tom Cruise and action packed movies, you must see this movie.

I was brought up on James Bond franchise of movies and they were my favorites as a kid back in the 1960s-1970s. "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation" blew me away much more than any of the Bond movies (except for "Live and Let Die" which I saw in the theater numerous times). Mission Impossible was just a TV series when I watched Bond films and this M.I. franchise really blows the doors off the old television shows. What I liked was the non-stop action, espionage alliances, hot women and the fact that the movie provided a great deal of comic relief, like in the bond films. Usually, this type of re-boot is not appealing, but in this case, it kept me pasted to the screen for the whole two and a quarter hours. I wanted originally dock the film one star for the ridiculous, over-used, cliched, predictable and simplistic name for the bad guys, called "The Syndicate". Really? The Syndicate? How about something more creative, such as Proteus, Nemesis, Incubus Lux, Obsidian, Labyrinth, Animus, Quantum, Invictus, Thorax, Penumbra, Maelstrom, Periculum, Scorpio, Cerberus, Ragnarok, Camulus...anything but "The Syndicate". Otherwise, this was a totally satisfying action flick!

Every time a new Mission: Impossible movie comes out, I groan at the fact that Tom Cruise is still involved. After watching each movie, I'm reminded of why he's the perfect man for the job. This is the best M:I movie yet and it features the perfect mix of suspense and action. This is actually what one refers to when they mention the term "spy movie." It's not all explosions and cool gadgets (Why weren't there more cool gadgets? Can I get that unlocking mechanism for my car?) as we've come to expect in recent years -- the characters have depth and you see them performing in situations that aren't always spectacular. I'm a fan of the original series as well as these movies (which, for me, exist in two separate universes). You'll enjoy this movie even if you don't fit into either category. Plus, they brought back Luther. You can never go wrong with Luther. I only wish they'd had room for Maggie Q to return as well.