Mission Impossible — Ghost Protocol
Freed from prison, espionage extraordinaire Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) quickly finds himself and the rest of his I.M.F. team wanted by both the U.S. and Russian governments. Now it’s up to Ethan, Benji (Simon Pegg), Jane (Paula Patton), and Brandt (Jeremy Renner) to clear their names and stop a Russian terrorist set on destroying all life on earth through nuclear warfare. Of course their mission will take them from Moscow, to Dubai, Mumbai and eventually end in Seattle of all exotic places; but, to what lengths will the team have to go through, outside of travel, to get their mission accomplished?
No doubt about it, this is an explosive weekend at the box office, and why beat around the bush on this one, this is a gem! The whole ensemble handles the source material with just enough humor dashed with bravado to make for a seriously enjoyable action/thriller with strong comedic overtones. Director Brad Bird strikes pay dirt with thrills and suspense that give the good old cliff hanger a run for the money. Punchy sound, and a loud and driving score with the all too familiar Mission Impossible theme adds to the fun. And, one of the most creative chase sequences I’ve seen in years finishes the film strong. Other films may have forgettable action, but this one will leaving you with points to talk about later. As fun as it should be, worth it. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is rated pg-13.