First things first: The "Rule of Three" of story telling, one of the USPs of the franchise is still there, in the heist scene as usual and it is pretty well done! The stunts are exhilarating and you might skip a heart beat or drop your jaw here or there. Tom Cruise is still a bankable star. Rebecca Ferguson is a surprise package. Jeremy Renner is under utilized.
The hard truth: The movie comes nowhere near sophistication of the franchise kick starter or the indulgence in unabashed fun and adventure of its last installment (Ghost Protocol). The plot is intricate AND confusing, sometimes loosing the grip in the process. Most part of the movie looks like a rehashed version of some iconic scenes of the franchise, with ample amount of James Bond inspirations thrown in.
Ethan Hunt does not need to do a James Bond to sell himself.
My rating: 6.5/10. Brad Bird, please come back for the next one!
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