Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (2011)

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• Julie B

  
  Blew my socks off. In a good way. Best action flick I've seen in a long time.

• Martin S

  
  When I saw M:I 3 I called it "Just good old action". And that's what this is...even more so. It's interesting...about 80% ov the movie you are excited. And that's good for a action movie today. And it's was fun to see Michael Nyqvist. They didn't use… More
  When I saw M:I 3 I called it "Just good old action". And that's what this is...even more so. It's interesting...about 80% ov the movie you are excited. And that's good for a action movie today. And it's was fun to see Michael Nyqvist. They didn't use him to pefection...but he didn't disapoint. The franshice isn't dead...cause this was a lot better than the 3rd one

• Raymond W

  
  With an unusually complex and deep story, fantastic set pieces, and stylish, fast-paced direction, Brad Bird has brought us a great Mission Impossible film. Suspenseful, action-packed, and funny at times, this is a big-budget christmas movie that is really fun and it works. The… More
  With an unusually complex and deep story, fantastic set pieces, and stylish, fast-paced direction, Brad Bird has brought us a great Mission Impossible film. Suspenseful, action-packed, and funny at times, this is a big-budget christmas movie that is really fun and it works. The fancy, stylish costumes, incredible on-location set pieces, and great cinematography really helped the story and made it believable.

• Kase V

  
  The newest in the 'MI' franchise is a force to reckon with. Quite possibly the best action film of the year, the camera work is amazingly well-done and the effects are astonishing. The story may not be as engaging as the third, but the action pieces and well-choreographed… More
  The newest in the 'MI' franchise is a force to reckon with. Quite possibly the best action film of the year, the camera work is amazingly well-done and the effects are astonishing. The story may not be as engaging as the third, but the action pieces and well-choreographed fight scenes are marvels in themselves. Renner adds amazing touch to a franchise that doesn't seem to be out of juice yet, and that is VERY good news for the rest of us.

• Mike S

  
  Superbly directed action from the first minute to the last! Even if I still hold the original as my favourite in the series, the sensational stunts of this film is definitely one for the record books. The jaw-dropping sequence at the Burj Khalifa hotel - a rush of adrenaline that… More
  Superbly directed action from the first minute to the last! Even if I still hold the original as my favourite in the series, the sensational stunts of this film is definitely one for the record books. The jaw-dropping sequence at the Burj Khalifa hotel - a rush of adrenaline that exhilarates to the extreme - comes especially to mind. Cast-wise, it's quite the pleasure as well. British funnyman Simon Pegg provides some nice comic relief (although corny such at times), while Paula Patton and Jeremy Renner bring out their absolute A-game. And for me as a Swede, it was an incredible, if somewhat surreal joy to see Michael Nyqvist as the villain. Just a few years ago, I would have never guessed him to take the leap over to Hollywood, but I'm sure glad that he did. Especially as he's one of the finest actors that our country has to present. As for the film's front figure, I can say only this: no longer may I have any respect for Tom Cruise the person (he's still a Scientologist after all), but he certainly hasn't faded one bit as a dare-devil action star. So what it boils down to here is one of the true must-see popcorn movies of 2011. Kudos to director Brad Bird, for making the impossible possible, and granting us an invite to a sequel that breathes new life into the franchise. He really pulled out all the stops on this one, delivering a fun and energizing, balls-to-the-wall action-fest. If it doesn't raise your pulse, you are either dead or made of stone. Because as far as spy thrillers go, this is one of the coolest ever conceived.

• Tim S

  
  I had a chance to see this on the big screen recently, and I was very, very pleased that I did. The M.I. sequels haven't been all that memorable. I really enjoyed the first one and haven't really been all that impressed with what came after it. Thankfully, Brad Bird has… More
  I had a chance to see this on the big screen recently, and I was very, very pleased that I did. The M.I. sequels haven't been all that memorable. I really enjoyed the first one and haven't really been all that impressed with what came after it. Thankfully, Brad Bird has changed that with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. There are several things about it that make it one of the best action movies I've seen in a long time, as well as a great film on its own. First of all, it only contains a little over 700 special effects shots, which compared to the usual big dumb action movies that have around 1500 or more, it's a welcome enhancement using practical effects for a change (not to mention that almost all of the CGI effects don't stick out). The film is also well-paced, thanks to a tight story and fantastic editing by the great Paul Hirsch. It's not important to the integrity of the film, per se, but it also features the tallest building in the world in Dubai (which hadn't been filmed previously). It's a great location and used to great effect as film's show-stopping set piece. Brad Bird has really knocked it out of the park here. With his live-action directorial debut (previously directing the greats The Iron Giant and The Incredibles), it's an insanely entertaining movie.

• Carlos M

  
  An exhilarating, action-driven chapter that is certainly on par in quality with the excellent previous one. The script is obviously the least important here, since this is actually a pretty great excuse for badass chases, exciting car crashes, elaborated set pieces and more… More
  An exhilarating, action-driven chapter that is certainly on par in quality with the excellent previous one. The script is obviously the least important here, since this is actually a pretty great excuse for badass chases, exciting car crashes, elaborated set pieces and more fascinating ultra-high-tech equipment.

• danny d

  
  an excellent film that, minus the second film, solidifies this franchise for me as viable. i once hated this franchise, but ive gained a solid appreciation for it in recent times and this is an excellent addition. the story was a bit convoluted and the first part of the film a bit… More
  an excellent film that, minus the second film, solidifies this franchise for me as viable. i once hated this franchise, but ive gained a solid appreciation for it in recent times and this is an excellent addition. the story was a bit convoluted and the first part of the film a bit too quickly paced, but overall it was exciting, semi buyable, and just a lot of fun in a time when action films are usually lacking.

• Candy R

  
  Good plot. Tom is broken out of jail and has to stop the Russians sending a missile. Obviously big budgets as they globe trotted through different countries. For once only the bad guys die, so you know there will be another movie in the pipeline.

• Christopher H

  
  I don't get what the hype is all about. This movie is just a second-rate action/spy-thriller. Sure, the movie is action-packed but that does not always make a film good. Brad Bird's stylish execution does little to hide the shallow script under the surface. Putting the… More
  I don't get what the hype is all about. This movie is just a second-rate action/spy-thriller. Sure, the movie is action-packed but that does not always make a film good. Brad Bird's stylish execution does little to hide the shallow script under the surface. Putting the action aside, this movie is a dull and soulless affair. The plot in the film cannot be more stock and the villain cannot be more undefined. Halfway through I found myself forgetting who the villain was. I like that this film focuses on the team more but the actors are not given enough material to work with. Simon Pegg is the only actors that manages to make an impression. Jeremy Renner was just o.k., Paula Patton only serves as eye-candy, and Tom Cruise doesn't even bother to act. There are some action sequences that are very good but at 2 hr. 13 min., the thin plot starts to catch up with the film in the third act. The thin plot could have been countered if the film had displayed a little more personality or if the plot was spiced up a bit. Plus the final fight with Tom Cruise and the blank-slate villain is almost as cartoonish as the action sequences in MI: 2. At most, this is only a decent dumb-fun flick.

• William D

  
  It's just an action thriller, but, my God, it's a good one. "MI: Ghost Protocol" is a thrill a minute. The sequence with Tom Cruise rock-climbing up the side of a 130-story Dubai skyscraper was unforgettable. Also a delight was the cheeky, fresh comedy brought by… More
  It's just an action thriller, but, my God, it's a good one. "MI: Ghost Protocol" is a thrill a minute. The sequence with Tom Cruise rock-climbing up the side of a 130-story Dubai skyscraper was unforgettable. Also a delight was the cheeky, fresh comedy brought by Simon Pegg. Jeremy Renner also brought some powerful, downbeat, masculine gravitas. Congratulations to director Brad Bird. It is astonishing that this is his first live-action movie. From commanding achievements in animation ("Ratatouille," "The Incredibles," "The Iron Giant"), Bird moves on to become the best action-movie director in the industry. Bird is a first-class entertainer. Move over Steven Spielberg.

• Matthew S

  
  "I'm sorry, James who!?" That was my thought one-third into the movie, prompting me to then compare this with the revamped Bond franchise. Bond's three-dimensional, flawed character and class gives him the win, but he has some healthy competition in Ghost Protocol.… More
  "I'm sorry, James who!?" That was my thought one-third into the movie, prompting me to then compare this with the revamped Bond franchise. Bond's three-dimensional, flawed character and class gives him the win, but he has some healthy competition in Ghost Protocol. It took gadgets to a whole new level, and the exotic locations and action were precisely and coherently shot. This movie suffers from two things though: a long and bit tedious second and third act and, more importantly, four fairly shallow main characters: the 100% hero, the 100% goof, the 100% sexy and vulnerable woman, and the suspicious new member. There are quite a lot of other characters involved in this plot, but the writing did a great job of making them feel solid and fleshed out and believably ties them all into the story arc.

• Tyler K

  
  Holy cow. How do I put the words "best movie ever" in a persuasive meaning that everyone will understand? This movie is simply a masterpiece. I know I said the same thing with Eraserhead and 2001 A Space Odyssey, but this movie is really really really incredible. How do I… More
  Holy cow. How do I put the words "best movie ever" in a persuasive meaning that everyone will understand? This movie is simply a masterpiece. I know I said the same thing with Eraserhead and 2001 A Space Odyssey, but this movie is really really really incredible. How do I discuss this movie in a review? Well, all you people need to know is that if you dislike this movie, you just don't like action what-so-ever.

• Kalel J

  
  Overblown yet precise. Extremities in the length that the set-pieces of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL are willing to reach is what gives this impressive feature a wow-factor, but it is the careful eye to detail and playfulness with cinematic traditions that make it truly… More
  Overblown yet precise. Extremities in the length that the set-pieces of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL are willing to reach is what gives this impressive feature a wow-factor, but it is the careful eye to detail and playfulness with cinematic traditions that make it truly stand-out. The latest in the American espionage series sees the ambition of adrenaline reach new highs, with stunts and concepts that are as insane as they are exciting. Which is very.

• Sergio G

  
  Tom Cruise never disappoint! Well...keep Vanilla Sky out of the picture. Since MI3 I though to myself, well, it was a good movie but the serie is going from good to worst. But MI4...OMG. I saw it in 4DX and I loved the story. My favorite was MI2. Not any more.

• Jason R

  
  Spectacular special effects, used in just the right way, and some crazy action sequences. Tom Cruise was at his very very best -- he felt more like the force of nature that is Ethan Hunt than in any previous movie. Guy just gets better with age. As promised, the movie was a showcase… More
  Spectacular special effects, used in just the right way, and some crazy action sequences. Tom Cruise was at his very very best -- he felt more like the force of nature that is Ethan Hunt than in any previous movie. Guy just gets better with age. As promised, the movie was a showcase for some of my favorite new Hollywood superstars -- Patton, Pegg, and Renner. Pegg was on point as always, but Renner and Patton have certainly had better roles (Patton in Deja Vu & Idlewild, Renner in ... everything he's been in). All in all, this a movie you absolutely MUST see in theaters in IMAX. If only for the teaser for The Dark Knight Rises.

• Michael S

  
  "Mission: Impossible- Ghost Protocol" is arguably the best entry in this stunt-laden action franchise for the simple reason that director Brad Bird infuses just about every scene with the ingenuity and inventive spirit of his Pixar creations. The action sequences are… More
  "Mission: Impossible- Ghost Protocol" is arguably the best entry in this stunt-laden action franchise for the simple reason that director Brad Bird infuses just about every scene with the ingenuity and inventive spirit of his Pixar creations. The action sequences are stunning and almost set a new standard in pure excitement (the fact that Tom Cruise performs most of his own stunts makes for a more visceral punch). A stock plot and villain are the only knocks against an otherwise brilliant piece of escapism.

• Steve K

  
  After a slow start, film builds to a satisfying conclusion with a non-stop series of action set pieces. There's a nice sense of humor, and the film gives time for all the characters to have their moments. There's plenty of life left in this franchise.

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"No Plan. No Backup. No Choice."</i> The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name. <center><font size=+2 face="Century… More
  <i>"No Plan. No Backup. No Choice."</i> The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> Ethan is back with plenty of thrills, and this time the action comes fast, with few distractions and in some pretty exotic locations, from Russia to India, with a little side trip to the tallest building in Dubai. Just when you thought we couldn't have any more nuclear threats, one crazy fanatic is on way to start the last nuclear war, and it us up to our gang to stop those evil agents from launching the deadly missiles. As usual, there is not much depth to the background and characterization, but that is the not the main point. We're here so we can enjoy the technology, the gadgets, the stunt work, and there are many reasons to rejoice, as we see Cruise, Pegg, Renner and the rest of the cast engage in all type of risky actions to save the world. The scenes in Dubai will certainly have the audience catching their breath, as Ethan has to find his way in and out of many suites a few thousand feet above the ground. It is indeed one of the most entertaining times I had at the movies this year since this film works with a genre that several directors have managed to ruin. In here, the style is simple with the camera following our heroes through some wild car chases, a desert storm, and other unbelievable settings. Overall, there is very little opportunity to rest, and your blood pressure levels will remain high throughout the film. Get ready for a fun time at the movies again. Unlike the other films out there, this one shows that it's truly elementary, and keeping it simple sometimes does wonders for the magic of the movies.

• Greg S

  
  Disowned by mission control and cut off from support, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) leads his team from Moscow to Dubai to Mumbai to stop a terrorist intent on inciting a nuclear war. Full of ridiculously magical techo-gadgets and thrilling set pieces; like James Bond, it's not… More
  Disowned by mission control and cut off from support, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) leads his team from Moscow to Dubai to Mumbai to stop a terrorist intent on inciting a nuclear war. Full of ridiculously magical techo-gadgets and thrilling set pieces; like James Bond, it's not ashamed to go ridiculous to achieve a suspenseful effect.

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