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• Cassandra M

  
  I will not bother in a full review for this "film", I shall only said: Disappointing due to hollow screenplay, incomplete IMAX and primitive plot.

• xGary X

  
  The IMF are framed for an explosion in the Kremlin and the entire organisation is disavowed, leaving Ethan Hunt and his team alone to expose a fanatic bent on nuclear Armageddon as the true culprit. I've never been the biggest fan of the Mission: Impossible franchise as a whole;… More
  The IMF are framed for an explosion in the Kremlin and the entire organisation is disavowed, leaving Ethan Hunt and his team alone to expose a fanatic bent on nuclear Armageddon as the true culprit. I've never been the biggest fan of the Mission: Impossible franchise as a whole; the first was okay at the time but looked very dated in the wake of Jason Bourne's re-energisation of the action thriller, the second was typical of John Woo's daft excesses and the third took itself way too seriously to be fun. Ghost Protocol however manages to get the balance just right; the character dynamic works much better than in the previous films, with Simon Pegg's tech geek providing plenty of amusing banter without becoming a comic stooge and there is some quite spectacular stunt work. The plot is once again little more than a series of well engineered heists, but the characters are likeable, the pacing breathless and tense and it all slots together like a quality modern day James Bond film. A pleasant surprise.

• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  "This happens to be my first Mission Impossible movie. I'm not even sure how many there are of these films. But I can honestly say that this one was good. I'm not a huge fan of Tom Cruise. I know, shocking. But I saw that there were a few other actors in this that I… More
  "This happens to be my first Mission Impossible movie. I'm not even sure how many there are of these films. But I can honestly say that this one was good. I'm not a huge fan of Tom Cruise. I know, shocking. But I saw that there were a few other actors in this that I liked, like Simon Pegg. So I thought it wouldn't be to bad to give it a go. In the end I actually enjoyed it. I loved all the action and the humor. The stunts were pretty impressive. So after watching this, I am considering seeing the other films before it. Hopefully there as good a this one."

• Anthony L

  
  Mission Impossible is back to what it was always supposed to be. A team. I'm glad Cruise et al came to this realisation eventually, the film is certainly better because of it. I have to say I really liked Ghost Protocol, much more than the other 3 films for sure. It has just the… More
  Mission Impossible is back to what it was always supposed to be. A team. I'm glad Cruise et al came to this realisation eventually, the film is certainly better because of it. I have to say I really liked Ghost Protocol, much more than the other 3 films for sure. It has just the right level of humour and drama, the action is clever without being silly and it left me wanting more so long may the franchise continue - something I didn't think I'd be saying. The Ving Rhames cameo was a bit rubbish though eh!

• Candy R

  
  Good plot. Ethan (Cruise) is broken out of jail and has to stop the Russians sending a missile attack on USA. Obviously big budgets involved 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.

• Dean !

  
  A decent entry in the series, not quite as good as the 3rd in my opinion, but quite close. It would have been nice to see a bit more of some of the previous cast members than brief cameos. The main plot and story isn't quite as absurd as some of the previous films, and how they… More
  A decent entry in the series, not quite as good as the 3rd in my opinion, but quite close. It would have been nice to see a bit more of some of the previous cast members than brief cameos. The main plot and story isn't quite as absurd as some of the previous films, and how they go about the Mission. Which is a good thing I think. If you liked the others you'll like this to.

• Chris W

  
  *cue the epic, instantly recognizable theme* This is the fourth entry in the Mission: Impossible series, and not only is it the first entry to have a subtitle (Ghost Protocol), but it is also the live action directorial debut of legendary animated film auteur Brad Bird. And… More
  *cue the epic, instantly recognizable theme* This is the fourth entry in the Mission: Impossible series, and not only is it the first entry to have a subtitle (Ghost Protocol), but it is also the live action directorial debut of legendary animated film auteur Brad Bird. And I'm happy to report that it is a pretty good movie, and Bird did a good job dealing with physical sets, locations, and people. The plot here is the typical spy scenario: the Kremlin gets attacked, IMF gets blamed, and "Ghost Protocol" gets initiated, which is to say that the whole IMF gets disavowed, and Ethan Hunt and his team are forced to complete their mission off the grid with very little back up, and only whatever gear and gadgets they can scrounge from a secret boxcar. That mission, to be brief, is to recover some nuclear launch codes, prevent WWIII, and nab those responsible for setting Ethan and his team up. Okay, so the plots to these movies are all kinda the same, and usually function as window dressing for action scenes, stunts, and eye candy. The writing is kinda weak with this one, and there's really not a whole lot of development. There's some, but just enough to get by. The plot is fairly straightforward, but not the most interesting thing in the world. There's also a bit too much focus on zany high tech gadgets, and not as much emphasis on stealth and espionage. This is a very fun and enjoyable film however, and it doesn't drag during its 130 minute run time. It could have slowed down some though, and given some more attention to plot and characters, but it at least didn't come off as overplotted like the last one. Of course Cruise is good here. This has become his signature role (or one of them), and his world weariness lends some credibility to his being the experienced veteran amongst a team of less experienced, but still talented agents. Simon Pegg is back for his second turn as technician turned field agent Benji, and he's wonderful as the comic relief. Paula Patton adds a nice balance of sex appeal and toughness as the female agent with a score to settle (but not against her male counterparts, whom she easily holds her own against), and Jeremy Renner, the fast rising action badass is great as the agent with his own little secrets, though thankfully the revelations with his character don't go in the direction that the trailers lead you to believe he will. What I mean by that, is that the film isn't a "mole hunt" as many of these types of movies are. We also get some good cameos too, although in the case of one I was seriously hoping for a larger role. Actionwise, it's pretty good. I mentioned there's a big focus on gadgetry, but there's some good fisticuffs and some gunplay too. And the sequence with Cruise playing Spiderman in Dubai on the side of that super tall hotel in Dubai? It's awesome, one of the best parts of the movie, and even has the best moment of humor in the film too, and there's a fair amount of laughs too, which is actually kinda welcome. The sequence isn't nearly as great, suspenseful, or thrilling as the Langley vault scene from the first film, but that one was in a class of its own. This one is very well done though. Things do start to get a little ridiculous towards the end, but nothing quite as over the top as what's in the second one. All in all, a pretty good movie. Bird does okay for his first time with live action, but it feels like he's still a little shaky. Maybe he needs another film or two to get the kinks out, but I could see him becoming great as a director of both animation and live action. As for how this fits into the series, well, I'd put it on par with part 3, so better than two, but not quite to the level of the first.

• Matt G

  
  There is a crucial scene in Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol where Ethan Hunt, or Tom Cruise for the sake of the story, is using high-tech magnet gloves to climb a building, which is in fact Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world's tallest recorded building. Let me remind you that… More
  There is a crucial scene in Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol where Ethan Hunt, or Tom Cruise for the sake of the story, is using high-tech magnet gloves to climb a building, which is in fact Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world's tallest recorded building. Let me remind you that Tom Cruise is like the American Jackie Chan; he always does his own stunts. The fact that I knew it was Cruise dangling off of this building, and not some lookalike, it made that scene all the worth while. This scene is perfect, in my opinion. It contains the perfect amount of action, suspense, and visuals to keep the audiences attention. Most importantly, it kept me on the edge of my seat. Now take what I just said, multiply it by ten, and that is how excited the film is as a whole. Furthermore, it must be experienced in gorgeous IMAX, where a number of scenes were shot specifically shot in that format. Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol breathes new light into a great franchise. I have always had a soft spot for the Mission: Impossible films, much like I do for superhero films. Honestly, I had so much fun with this film that I believe it is better than any superhero movie that has been released this year! Ghost Protocol does not use flashy effects or an extensive amount of CGI to grab the audiences attention, it just uses plain, old fashioned, ridiculous mayhem, but in a very grand and explosively impressive way. Additionally, it is not in 3D! Although, the ticketholder did give everyone 3D glasses, and it was funny watching people's reactions to the film NOT being in 3D. But back to the film... Read the whole review at creedsdelight.com

• Crash E

  
  Ghost Protocol : when Mission Impossible go from relatively real-life espionage to the totally ridiculous, I think it would be much more entertaining if it was more realistic.

• Dead A

  
  The Best.

• Luke B

  
  A fourth instalment in a patchy series comes out and makes itself the best. Ethan Hunt is back on the case, ready to take part in another mission, that involves nuclear weapons and Russians. What's most important here are the action sequences. Unlike the recent fad of shaky cam… More
  A fourth instalment in a patchy series comes out and makes itself the best. Ethan Hunt is back on the case, ready to take part in another mission, that involves nuclear weapons and Russians. What's most important here are the action sequences. Unlike the recent fad of shaky cam and confusing action, Paramount with with Brad Bird to direct, only previously familiar with animation films. This is what makes him so successful, you wouldn't be doing shaky cam with animation. Instead, Bird cares about framing and being able to focus on every individual action. The scenes are clear and oh so memorable. Whether it's a humorous prison escape scene or a foot chase through a sandstorm. The best part being the climbing of the tallest building in the world. It really does rack up the tension, and continues to introduce complications that must be overcome by a team. Although still the point man, Cruise shares a lot of the great action with his co-stars. Peggis the obvious comic relief, but he isn't unimaginable as a field agent. Patton and Renner are both given emotional hooks to give them something to do and focus on between the action. I was also very happy that the film knows it's a fun spy movie at heart, so we do get outrageous gadgets, the kind that used to make Bond movies fun. Exciting, fun, with enough character moments for the downtime, this is a wonderful action movie.

• Letitia L

  
  Wow, my bloodstream was completely out of whack after this movie!! Cortisol and adrenaline levels aren't meant to spike that high for 2 hours! The pacing for this movie was just incredible, I was never bored although sometimes I had no idea how the plot was developing. Someone… More
  Wow, my bloodstream was completely out of whack after this movie!! Cortisol and adrenaline levels aren't meant to spike that high for 2 hours! The pacing for this movie was just incredible, I was never bored although sometimes I had no idea how the plot was developing. Someone forgot to tell Brad Bird that cars and flying people can't do that in real life!! Just spectacular. **** Spoiler Alert **** Other notable mentions: featuring the most heart-stopping scene to take place on the glass of that damn Dubai building, the fastest Tom Cruise has ever whipped his belt, the most complicated way to sneak down a hallway ever, and the most gratuitous tumbling scene in a car garage. I was geeking out pretty hard to the tech in this film.

• Film C

  
  I think this is by far my favourite MI movie i really enjoyed the third one but they came back with a fourth installment and triumphed and succeeded ! Its still action packed and highly amusing Simon Pegg was a good cast choice he does bring the biritsh humour to it and makes it more… More
  I think this is by far my favourite MI movie i really enjoyed the third one but they came back with a fourth installment and triumphed and succeeded ! Its still action packed and highly amusing Simon Pegg was a good cast choice he does bring the biritsh humour to it and makes it more enjoyable, then you have Paula Patton for the beauty and Cruise and Renner as eye candy and great action stunts! I loved the part of Cruise saving the world and saying 'Mission Acomplished' << Rhames saying thats so corny man! Brilliant, superb writing, so funny! A very enjoyable movie, worthy of being Mission Impossibles next sequel!

• Wildaly M

  
  Just plain awesome action flick.

• Tired of P

  
  Directed by Brad Bird, Paramount Pictures, 2011 Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Tom Wilkinson and Simon Pegg. Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller Question: Anyone sick and tired of sequels? Yeah, me too. However, I just saw Mission Impossible - Ghost… More
  Directed by Brad Bird, Paramount Pictures, 2011 Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Tom Wilkinson and Simon Pegg. Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller Question: Anyone sick and tired of sequels? Yeah, me too. However, I just saw Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol and may have to eat my words about this particular sequel. This one was pretty good! I must confess I was actually planning on viewing this movie for one reason and one reason only - Simon Pegg. Yes, you heard that right. Although Tom Cruise makes pretty decent movies I really went to see Ghost Protocol for one of the supporting actors. This is the honest truth. Sure he was in Mission: Impossible 3 but not enough, I say, so I didn't think he would be in the next installment. Indulge me for a moment....About six months ago I saw a preview for this one. Well, that's not true. I "heard" the preview as I was sitting in the theatre shielding my eyes as I normally do during previews. Immediately I thought I would skip the film until I heard Simon Pegg's voice and quickly looked at the screen. YAY! There is just something about him that cracks me up and pulls me to see everything he is in. It started with Shaun of the Dead (and I don't even like Zombie movies) and I never looked back. In fact, Simon Pegg was one of the first people I started following on Twitter; and even when I was sick of Twitter awhile back I couldn't cancel my account because his tweets give me the giggles....okay, enough...I will talk about the movie. Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol was a thrill ride from beginning to end. I am not kidding. So for you adreline junkies out there - go to the theatre now. You don't even need to finish reading this review....really, go, go now...Oh wait, see it in IMAX. This is the type of film that requires the biggest and best screening available. There is one part that even made me a little queasy due to a certain death-defying act performed by Mr. Cruise because you feel like you are right there within the scene. (How did his "people" allow him to go through something like that?) Now I suppose if you have a fear of heights, you might want to cover your eyes but try not to during this scene. It really was one of the most spectacular stunts I have EVER seen on film. This will not be the same on the TV screen, IPad or laptop, trust me. Since this is a thriller I won't go into any detail about the story. However, I will say Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team were given a mission, that they chose to accept, and you are along for the thrill of a lifetime. Also, Simon Pegg (yes, I am mentioning him again) was the great comic relief in this movie, which was needed because your heart pounds so much that you'll require a break from the tension. The fourth installment of this series got back to what I enjoyed from the first Mission: Impossible: action, adventure, thriller and no romance. Okay, ladies you might be mad at me for saying that, but there was not a romance story line connected to this one and I was relieved. Well, maybe there was a little one. The second and third installment went too much into a lovey-dovey tale for me with Thandie Newton's character in MI2 and Ethan Hunt's wife in MI3. Now don't get me wrong. I LOVE a good romance but these movies didn't need to cram in another genre to make it watchable for the female population. I really don't want to say any more about Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol except to say that if you are gadget nut you will enjoy this movie - a lot. I believe even Q and James Bond would have a difficult time containing their excitement at the amount of cool electronics in this film. There that's it. No more. Now go enjoy this film. My favorite thing: Simon Pegg - really! He was in this a lot more and he better be in the next one. My least favorite thing: That I actually got a little teary-eyed at the very end. What? You will just have to see why. Rating: PG-13 Length: 126 minutes Review: 8 out of 10

• Josh L

  
  Absolutely the best in a series that I found mediocre until now. Brad Bird by far did the best job among the admittedly good list of directors up until this point (Brian DePalma, John Woo, and J.J. Abrams). The previous three movies either had the problem of too convoluted of a plot… More
  Absolutely the best in a series that I found mediocre until now. Brad Bird by far did the best job among the admittedly good list of directors up until this point (Brian DePalma, John Woo, and J.J. Abrams). The previous three movies either had the problem of too convoluted of a plot to make sense, or too much action and not enough plot. Ghost Protocol got both right. I liked the cast to this one more than the others too (a couple returners, but Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton were great additions). This is just blockbuster action done right. For the first time in the series, I hope they make another with this cast intact.

• Melvin W

  
  Ethan Hunt: If the Secretary wanted me out of there, it must be pretty bad out here.  "No Plan. No Backup. No Choice." I haven't seen the previous three installments in the Mission Impossible series in some time, but I would argue from memory that this could possibly… More
  Ethan Hunt: If the Secretary wanted me out of there, it must be pretty bad out here.  "No Plan. No Backup. No Choice." I haven't seen the previous three installments in the Mission Impossible series in some time, but I would argue from memory that this could possibly be the best of the bunch. Ghost Protocol is a fun and exciting action thriller from the opening prison break to the final button push. It's a lot of close calls, skyscraper climbing, and shootouts; but it is done in a way that sets itself apart from the average action film.  I especially like the cast in this one. Obviously we are given Tom Cruise who is Ethan Hunt. But I really like the additions of Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg. Renner seems like an obvious choice for a role like this given his past performances in movies like The Hurt Locker and The Town. Simon Pegg on the other hand doesn't seem like a logical choice for a Mission Impossible movie given his filmography, but he fits his character perfectly. The rest of the cast fills out nicely as well. For a film that is mostly all action the acting is surprisingly strong. This one sure won't bore you for the two plus hours you are watching for. It's nonstop action but it also remains somewhat intelligent even given the impossible situations. There's a lot to look at. Sandstorms, cars, pretty women, big buildings, and fancy gadgets; the film doesn't go small on anything. Brad Bird leaped from animation to live action without a lull. Definitely check this one out if you are a fan of the series or just action films in general. It's one of the better ones to come out in awhile. It shouldn't disappoint and if it does disappoint you, I could hardly see why. 

• familiar s

  
  I wonder if it'd take a reincarnation or a few more decades of life (if my sufferings choose not to be extinct soon enough) to grow up to have sense enough to grasp this movie. Or if ever. I remember asking at least two times before going for it as to whether I'd be able to… More
  I wonder if it'd take a reincarnation or a few more decades of life (if my sufferings choose not to be extinct soon enough) to grow up to have sense enough to grasp this movie. Or if ever. I remember asking at least two times before going for it as to whether I'd be able to get it. And both the times, the reply was too reassuringly affirmative. I really can't appreciate such pranks. Anyways, talking about the movie, well, I'd do so once I'm eligible. But I've the right to criticize the performance. Not a waste, after all. Simon Pegg (Benji) had the best punch lines of all the characters in the movie, but he fails to deliver 'em. Bad for me that while I was able to get his punch lines, the execution sucked by and large. At first, I noticed only his performance as weak. However as the movie congressed, I found myself victim to more and more of incompetent performances. I felt that not this many actors can perform so marvelously on their own, so probably the director here deserves some credit for it. (And after reading a few reviews herein, one may not help but feel that not so many users could have left pointing this out in their opinions, so probably the ill-considered one is........ whatever you believe.) And no, I'm not taking out on him for the high-fi plot and its ultra high-fi execution. Although I've earned the rights to it. About the movie, well, until then. Nonetheless, it definitely is technically sound and visually enhancing. The rating is based on the viewing experience and is absolutely unbiased. You can count on it. Best if you need not.

• Albert K

  
  The Mission: Impossible's has seen its changes of style, and unfortunately, those changes have dumbed down the series as a whole. M:I 1 took a methodical, patient, and story-driven approach towards the world of espionage, and frankly, it was mesmerizing to witness tension… More
  The Mission: Impossible's has seen its changes of style, and unfortunately, those changes have dumbed down the series as a whole. M:I 1 took a methodical, patient, and story-driven approach towards the world of espionage, and frankly, it was mesmerizing to witness tension grinding through storytelling and dialogue -- not action. Yeah, it was executed with direction being decent at best, but what can we do? Number 2 came along with John Woo taking the helm by saying, "EFF YOU M:I 1!" and took a big pile of crap on top of the pin-droppingly quiet build up the first one patiently made. John Woo's approach: guns blazing with over-the-top action. I like to pull an "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" on the sequel; yeah, it was that bad. After such a disaster, J.J. Abrams took the third one, and it was arguably the best one in the franchise (My personal favorite from the entire M:I series). It was gritty with a sense of danger lurking around ever corner with a personal focused story centered around Ethan Hunt, but at the same time, carrying an ambiance of an epic, globe-trotting story. Even the action wasn't over-the-top; it was fixated on delivering a cohesive balance between action and the narrative. M:I 1 was patient and dialogue driven, M:I 2 was a mind-numbing action flick, and M:I 3 was the definition of a great blockbuster movie. See how the Mission: Impossible series is going through an identity crisis? "Ghost Protocol" comes along and messes things up again by having a very cartoony feel, coupled with dialogue almost as bad as the M:I 2 and a story that's thrown in with no thought. "Ghost Protocol" isn't that bad of a movie. Breathtaking cinematography and entertaining set-pieces. However, there's so much word praising this movie to be the best of the series, but I could not disagree more. What's the majority of people saying? The set pieces in "Ghost Protocol" is spectacular. I beg to differ. Though it is entertaining and carries a bit of tension, it's nothing that we haven't seen (except for the hallway scene which, in my book, is the best scene in "Ghost Protocol"). Additionally, every scene exudes a cartoon-like feel, whether it comes down to the extreme focus on gadgetry, the wise ass joking remarks being thrown around during the heat of a mission, the annoying score, or the hunk of cheese drowning the slim story. You take away the entertainment value behind the set-pieces and you get a below average action movie... oh wait, that's like 90% of action movies coming out nowadays anyways. I'm thinking maybe that's why perhaps people are entertained by an average movie, and that is what "Ghost Protocol" simply is -- an average movie. I know some don't agree, but there's way too many flaws. Also, why was Jeremy Renner included in this film? The story behind his character and Cruise's character was uninteresting and the outcome did little to satisfy or spark an interest. I really wanted to like "Ghost Protocol" -- I really did, but there's too many flaws to regard is as a memorable action blockbuster. Whether it was the laughable dialogue, the little focus on the narrative, and the unusual decision to deviate from the serious, gritty tone of the Mission: Impossible series towards a cartoony style, "Ghost Protocol" is one of the most overrated movies from recent memory.

• Jeff "

  
  The Mission Impossible series to just get better with each entry. I'm usually not a big fan of this series, always found the series good, but never anything great. For me, Ghost Protocol is the best flick along with the third film. If this is the final entry in the series, they… More
  The Mission Impossible series to just get better with each entry. I'm usually not a big fan of this series, always found the series good, but never anything great. For me, Ghost Protocol is the best flick along with the third film. If this is the final entry in the series, they definitely ended it on a high note. Ghost Protocol is action packed from start to finish and delivers non stop thrills. Brilliantly directed, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol is one of the best action films in recent memory and is the best entry in the series along with the third film. There's an impressive cast at hand for this entry in the franchise. Simon Pegg and Jeremy Renner, who happens to be one of my favorite actors delivers on-screen. Pegg tends to bring a lighthearted blend of comic relief to his performance, which is great and works well on-screen. Ghost Protocol is the most skillfully crafted film in the series. The performances and action are great and this is one awesome flick from star to finish. Ghost Protocol is a fun film to watch and is a definite must see for action film buffs. The film is loads of fun, and even if you're not a big fan of the series, you'll probably enjoy the sheer intensity of the action of this film. The cast make this film work better and because of it, it belongs as one of the best action films. Ghost Protocol is a must see for action film fans. Brilliantly acted and directed, this is one film that delivers the thrills. This review will self destruct in five seconds.

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