Tom Cruise’s renowned spy tale comes to a close with Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning (Mission Impossible 8). A week before it was made available worldwide, it was released in India. The movie comes with high expectations because it is billed as Ethan Hunt’s last mission, but does it live up to the hype? To learn more, read our review.
Trailer:
Story:
To stop The Entity, a formidable rogue AI that threatens the entire world, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF (Impossible Mission Force) crew return. A deadly character from Ethan’s past, Gabriel (Esai Morales), is in his way and wants to take control of the AI. To acquire a crucial component known as the “Poison Pill,” Gabriel tragically murders Luther (Ving Rhames). The president of the United States gives Ethan one last task as the world hangs on the precipice: to put an end to the violence once and for all. A high-stakes, fast-paced adventure full of sacrifice, tension, and spectacle is what comes next.
Plus Points:
There is no doubting that Tom Cruise is the movie’s main character. He continues to be unrivalled in his passion to stunt work. His attention-grabbing performances range from nerve-racking aerial manoeuvres in a tiny plane to underwater sequences in a submarine. The action is spectacularly choreographed, large, and audacious.
Cruise is matched by Hayley Atwell, who plays Grace with charm and toughness. Benji, played by Simon Pegg, provides lighter moments that counterbalance the intensity, and the team chemistry is strong.
The reappearance of Rolf Saxon as William Donloe, a reference to the 1996 original, is a notable surprise. His inclusion gives seasoned fans more emotional depth and is not only nostalgic but also narratively significant.
It’s a beautiful film visually. Every element of the explosive set pieces is captured in Fraser Taggart’s cinematography, and Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey’s score adds tension and emotion to significant moments.
Minus Points:
The action is definitely exciting, but the plot is uninteresting. The plot frequently suffers as a result of the narrative’s excessive reliance on spectacle. Particularly in the second half, the pacing felt erratic and sometimes slow.
Even though Gabriel, the antagonist, is essential to the story, he feels undeveloped. Although his relationship with Ethan is alluded to, it is never sufficiently examined to have a profound effect. There would have been a difference with a more powerful and nuanced enemy for the last chapter.
The complex espionage technology, strategic operations, and astute tactics that formerly characterised the Mission: Impossible formula may also be missed by devoted fans. Those aspects feel toned down here.
Technical Aspects:
Although director Christopher McQuarrie makes sure that the action and images are spot on, the storyline required some refinement. A better narrative flow in the second half and a shorter runtime, ideally less than two hours and thirty minutes, would have enhanced the entire experience.
Fraser Taggart did an excellent job with the camera, particularly in the aerial and undersea scenes. The editing should have been sharper to eliminate some sluggish times, but the music does a good job of enhancing the mood. As is typical of this franchise, the production qualities are strong and outstanding.
Verdict:
Overall, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning lives up to its promise of intense action and breathtaking scenery. Tom Cruise once again demonstrates why he is still the franchise’s face by putting his all into each shot. The film’s poignant moments and nostalgic references give it a fulfilling farewell, despite the fact that the plot and antagonist could have been better. If you enjoy thrilling spy thrillers or the series, this is well worth your time. Buckle up for one last exhilarating journey with Ethan Hunt; don’t miss it.
