Mission: Impossible

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Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)

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Spy Urban Adventure Action Adventure Thriller

An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

503K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

418

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 17 nominations total

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Mission: Impossible

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The Rise of Tom Cruise

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The Rise of Tom Cruise

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Mission: Impossible | Anniversary Mashup

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Roles That Tom Cruise Turned Down

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Summary

Reviewers say 'Mission: Impossible' is a thrilling action film with a gripping plot and suspenseful atmosphere. Tom Cruise's performance as Ethan Hunt is lauded, alongside Jon Voight and Ving Rhames. Brian De Palma's direction, special effects, and cinematography are praised. However, some find the plot convoluted and certain scenes less believable. Despite criticisms, it is seen as a strong franchise start.

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8Rammstein-2

I like this film!

I really liked this one. Not very much in common with the TV-series, and I can see why so many dislike it that way. But there are some REALLY good sequences here, and there is even one that I consider to be one of the very best and most suspenseful parts of any movie - the part where Cruise is in the vault. Beautiful and nerve-racking.

Not much else to say, though - it's an action movie, and it's a good one.

8benturkalj

Very clever thriller

For those who have not seen the original Mission Impossible, it is a real shame. While the other flicks offer plenty of explosions and cool action sequences, the original remains the best for it's interesting plot twists, some decent acting, and a well developed element of suspense that's lacking in the later pictures.

To reveal any of the plot would be a disservice: it certainly has some pretty interesting occurrences that should be seen for full effect. What really makes this great though is De Palma's direction. Unlike the later flicks, key scenes are drawn out: there is a real Spense of suspense that is rarely achieved. Three key action scenes come to mind, and there all extremely cool: it's just a shame that Criuse couldn't enlist the services of more experienced director's later in the franchise.

A memorable, well executed thriller.

80U

Mission Impossible

Brian De Palma brings Mission: Impossible to the big screen in an explosive and action-packed adventure. Branded a trader when his team is killed during an intelligence operation, IMF agent Ethan Hunt goes rogue in order to clear his name. The plot's rather good, and does a fair job at building suspense and intrigue. Starring Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Beart, and Ving Rhames, the casting's pretty solid. And, the action sequences are shot especially well, adding a lot of energy and intensity to the film. Danny Elfman's score is also excellently done. Incredibly entertaining, Mission: Impossible is a fun and thrilling action film.

7swordsnare

You've never seen me very upset.

The movie and that scene in particular that spawned many a parody and imitation. Love or hate Tom Cruise you have to admire his tenacity when it comes to this original in the franchise.

8Dr. Nick Riviera

the plot was great

Everyone seems to complain that the plot in this film is too confusing, but just because you don't 'get' it doesn't mean it's a bad movie. I thought that the plot was superb; it may be a little difficult to follow, but with a little thought it isn't at all hard to understand. It is refreshing to have a big budget thriller with a clever plot, not just masses of pyrotechnics and gunplay.

Behind the Scenes of the 'Mission: Impossible' Movies

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Trivia
While filming the famous scene where Tom Cruise drops from the ceiling and hovers inches above the ground, Cruise's head kept hitting the floor until he got the idea to put coins in his shoes for balance.

Goofs
Although some would consider a computer room equipped with the three high-tech security systems, meant to prevent any intrusion, as missing the "most basic security measure" of video surveillance, video surveillance is often not permitted in highly classified areas where there is a risk that unauthorized personnel - such as the security personnel - may see the material. The security personnel may theoretically be cleared for that classification but they would not have a "need to know" the information contained within AND video surveillance visible in another area would defy the measures taken to keep the information in a secure room.

However, a simple device to lock out the keyboard, of any other I/O devices or ports, when there was no authorised operator officially present, would be simple to implement, very efficient, and pose zero potential for information leakage.

Quotes
Ethan Hunt: [sitting in an outdoor café] So, how does it feel to be a solid citizen again?
Luther Stickell: Man, I don't know. I'm gonna miss bein' disreputable.
Ethan Hunt: Well, Luther, if it makes you feel any better, I'll always think of you that way.

Crazy credits
The opening credits contain several plot points from the movie.

Alternate versions
The in-joke where Tom Cruise goes online with his laptop by typing in, not Usenet, but Crusenet, has been changed in the US DVD versions to where he types "internet access."