Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Found the first three films ones that had a lot to like (namely the action, the visuals, good casting on the whole and Philip Seymour Hoffmann's superb villain in the third) but also their faults (plot convolution in the first and third and the characters could have been written better in the second and third).

'Ghost Protocool' to me was a great film and the best of the series since the original, and actually better than it, mainly because the story even though somewhat familiar seemed more focused and far less convoluted. The latest instalment 'Rogue Nation' is on 'Ghost Protocool's' very high level. Sure, there is a little bit of familiarity and the basic structure is somewhat formulaic, but 'Rogue Nation' has enough freshness and so much fast and furious excitement and thrills it doesn't feel like an issue.

Visually, 'Rogue Nation' is even slicker and even more stylish than 'Ghost Protocool', perhaps the most audacious of all five films put together. The locations, from sinister drabness to stunningly colourful, are a feast for the eye and the effect dazzle. The music doesn't overbear the action and such at all while making a pulsating impact thanks to the thrillingly authentic sound.

With the exception of a few choppy combat scenes, big emphasis on the few, the action is bigger, bolder and more dynamic than any other action scenes seen before in the previous four instalments. Many are breath-taking in their excitement and also nuances. Christopher McQuarrie's directing is some of the best he's ever done, with a great sense of visual style and a real grasp of the storytelling.

'Rogue Nation's' script is sharp, knowingly sophisticated with the humour (not cheesy or out of place) and intrigue superbly balanced. The story is told at a breakneck pace without being rushed and grips one right in and never lets go. There is an appealing light-heartedness, tongue-in-cheek and suspense of superior tension and elegance (as far as the 'Mission Impossible' films go) worthy of Alfred Hitchcock, a big claim and to some hyperbolic but it felt that way to me and it is grand praise indeed.

Tom Cruise is very impressive, handling the stunts with effortless and enviable ease and acting with steely charisma. Rebecca Ferguson shows a knack for scene-stealing, with her in ersatz breath-of-fresh-air form. Sean Harris is an intimidatingly menacing villain, one of the best written villains of the series, while Simon Pegg's comic relief in no way jars and is actually very funny and Jeremy Renner's presence is more than welcome. It is a shame however that Ving Rhames, though charismatic, is underused.

Overall, a sheer delight and one mission that is a must see. 9/10 Bethany Cox

Another energetic, pleasingly implausible through ride with Ethan hunt and company. This time he gets His best female rival/love interest since Emanuelle Beart in the original. Like in ghost protocol, the action is nearly nonstop but creatively drawn such as a hair-raising motorcycle chase and then under water infiltration that you don't feel like you're watching the same thing again and again. just throw out that my two and three and you've got one of the greatest action movie trilogies.

The first movie Mission: Impossible (1996) was an exceptionally good start to the franchise, Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) was not that great, Mission: Impossible 3 (2006) was simply good, and Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol (2011) was as good as the first movie. Mission: Impossible-Rogue Nation (2015) was great, and as good as the first and fourth movie, this movie was just as cool, fun, and suspenseful as the earlier installment.

Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt was great, along with the whole team like Simon Pegg back as Benji, Jeremy Renner back as Brandt, and Ving Rhames playing Luther who were great to see. I liked Rebecca Ferguson's character who was great action scenes, and was an assassin hired by the organization called the Syndicate who does help Ethan and his team on stopping the main villain from getting what he wants. I liked the team comradery between everyone, and I liked Alec Baldwin as the secretary going from the organization IMF to CSI looking for Ethan while also believing the Syndicate organization is not real, so Ethan must prove it.

The action sequences are outstanding; wide shots, and Tom Cruise doing great stunts either on foot, on a motorcycle, by car, or an amazing underwater sequence where he must hold his breath. There are a lot of action sequences where you are on the edge of your seat. The villain was good, and he had good motivation, he was also very unlikable where you want Ethan and the team to stop him and take him down before he does any more harm.

Mission: Impossible-Rogue Nation (2015) was what I liked about the first and fourth movie; it is fun and well-paced and fun to watch giving a great action movie experience. I cannot say anything else other than see it if you have not already for the fantastic fifth installment in the Mission: impossible franchise.

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation is an action movie directed by Christopher McQuarrie and stars Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Sean Harris and Alec Baldwin.

After watching this movie I have to admit that the franchise is improving with it's every release and setting new expectations with every release.

The movie starts with a breathtaking stunt and gives you goosebumps which can make your expectations skyrocketed and you will not be disappointed.

The plot of the movie is good and intelligently executed. The screenplay of the movie is nicely woven and with some good twists and turns the movie will keep you glued to the screen.

Acting is superb and stunts are the strongest factor of the movie as the movie is full of stunts. Cinematography is beautiful and locations are also very beautiful.

Overall a great movie of the franchise and a must watch for all the action lovers.

Quite predictable, pretty unrealistic and still very enjoyable. That being said, this movie is everything you can expect it to be. Quick and interesting action and even if you can predict what's gonna happen next (sometimes precisely to a second) you still will enjoy seeing how they made it happen. As for acting: Rebecca Ferguson's lovely, Simon Pegg'g good, Ving Rhames Jeremy Renner and Simon McBurney are adequate for their characters, and Tom Cruise... well he's the way he is, if you love him you'll love him here and if he annoys you... ;) All in all it's an action movie and if that's what you expect than you surely won't be disappointed.