'MISSON: IMPOSSIBLE - Fallout' proves one of the best in the franchise
'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' tells the story of Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies who are in a race against time following a mission gone wrong.
While many have exclaimed that this sixth instalment in the film adaptions of the television show is the best in the series (with some even going so far as to say "one of the greatest action films of all time"), there's no doubt 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' is a great film in itself. With acclaim for its direction, action sequences and stunts more often than not performed by the actors themselves, this is a film worth seeing.
While it may not be as breathtaking as climbing the Burj Khalifa, reports that the film's star, Tom Cruise, severely injured his ankle (delaying production by eight-weeks) helped to sell the film's authenticity to fans. With this fact ballooning costs to USD$250million, beating the previous instalments budget of USD$170million, there were no reshoots where there might have been, and the scene in which Cruise breaks his ankle make it into the final cut of the film. We promise you it's not as squeamish as you may think, but it certainly lives up to the "impossible" task.
With the added fresh-faced villain (played by Henry Cavill), fans were treated to a 'beef-y-ness' in the film where Cruise might have relied on agility and seemingly over complicated plans. Aided by experienced action director Christopher McQuarrie returning for his second writer/director role in a 'M:I' film, a very clear and coherent plot and sequencing occurs on screen whereas, for example, Paul Greengrass of the 'Bourne' franchise would struggle. With Greengrass coming from a documentary-strong background, his films action sequences will naturally show as gritty and messy; so, in essence, it's nice to see both sides of this in 'M:I - Fallout': something clean and something down and dirty.
And while 'Fallout' may lack in the real gritty humanity of something like 'Mad Max: Fury Road', it doesn't mean this instalment lacks heart or isn't a non-stop action thriller. Audiences get a better insight into Ethan Hunt as a character, rather than simply seeing him succeed in the crazy stunts the films have become known for. It's a darker, more mature film with an increased amount of swearing and violence, with acknowledgements of what has come before.
It's interesting to look back at all the 'Mission: Impossible' films: from humble beginnings back in 1996, to the 2000 instalment that we tend to forget about, it is great to see how far the films have come over the years.
'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' is in cinemas now.
