Today’s quick review: Mission: Impossible – Fallout. IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) faces his greatest fear when his team loses a trio of plutonium cores to a rogue terrorist group. With the material for three nuclear bombs out in the open, Hunt must employ a desperate gambit to set things right. But his mission is complicated by the presence of Agent Walker (Henry Cavill), sent by the CIA to keep an eye on the operation.
Mission: Impossible – Fallout is a spy action movie that sees the return of Ethan Hunt and his team of IMF agents. The sixth film in the Mission: Impossible series, Fallout continues the plot threads set up in the previous installment, Rogue Nation. With the leader of the Syndicate, Solomon Lane (Sean Harris), out of the picture, the IMF must deal with the remnants of his organization, now led by an elusive extremist named John Lark.
Fallout further refines the formula established in Ghost Protocol, the fourth film in the series. The usual high stakes, gadgets and gambits, and touches of humor are accompanied by a sharper sense of tension and a clever plot. The stunts are on par with the rest of the series but presented in an even more visceral, adrenaline-filled style. The writing shows remarkable skill, with satisfying plot twists and a firm grip on the film’s tone.
The cast of Fallout remains one of its biggest draws. Tom Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt and once again throws himself into the role, both literally and figuratively. He’s joined by teammates Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) and Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg). Rebecca Ferguson reprises her role as conflicted MI6 agent Ilsa Faust, while Henry Cavill rounds out the main cast as Walker, a tough CIA agent who disapproves of the IMF’s methods.
Try Mission: Impossible – Fallout when you’re in the mood for a tense, well-executed action flick with impressive writing and stutnts. Fallout is a must-see for fans of the series and a strong choice for newcomers. For an entry into the series with a bit more comedy, try Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. For a spy thriller of a similar caliber, try Skyfall. For a more grounded spy thriller, try The Bourne Identity.
8.1 out of 10 on IMDB. I give it an 8.0 to 8.5 for outstanding writing and action.