Mission: Impossible
Helmed by one of the greatest action stars in history, Mission: Impossible is a franchise that has cranked out hit after hit for nearly three decades. Tom Cruise’s dedication to his craft has led to jaw-dropping stunts that somehow grow in intensity with every installment. Where other filmmakers have relied on CGI to make their stars look good, Tom Cruise has insisted on being a true action hero. Combine that with stellar locations, a charming supporting cast, and a theme song for the ages, and you’ve got an instant hit on your hands.
Mission: Impossible (***)
It’s not quite the game-changer that many other franchise starters have been in the past, but tense and fun action sequences along with Tom Cruise’s star power make this worth the watch.
Mission: Impossible II (**)
This might be a better movie if you watched it without audio – it looks great, but the script is atrociously cliché.
Mission: Impossible III (****1/2)
Maybe the best entry in the series to date, M:I:3 has killer visuals, an unforgettable villain, and emotional stakes that you actually care about.
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (***1/2)
Tom Cruise brings his A-game once again for a thrill-injected blast of a film.
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (****)
Another impossible hit with top-notch action, a stronger dose of humour (thanks to both Sean Pegg and Cruise himself), and a killer ending. The best M:I apart from #3.
Mission: Impossible – Fallout (****)
It’s got everything a M:I movie needs: thrills, laughs, and tons of running. It also feels more like a narrative culmination than any of its predecessors.
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (****)
In a world of ever-growing CGI and deepfake insanity, the unstoppable Tom Cruise brings us another authentic and heart-stopping joyride - all while telling a story about the danger of a cinematic future without him.