an action-packed movie that I believe brought the franchise back to life!

Rating: 7/10 (23 December 2011)

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From Moscow to Dubai and India, Mission: Impossible takes its viewers on a wild ride! I'm a big fan of Tom Cruise, so, naturally, I was looking forward to watching another Mission: Impossible sequel. And I wasn't the least bit disappointed.
The action kicks off from the very beginning; the "bad guy" obtains codes that can launch Russian nuclear heads/rockets, and the Kremlin in Moscow is bombed and the IMF are framed for it. Consequently, The president launches Operation Ghost Protocol; The IMF is shut down; Ethan and his team, consisting of Agent Dunn, Agent Carter and Brandt- the chief analyst, are left to their own devices. With no plan, no backup and no choice, the team's mission is to catch the "bad guy", stop him from destroying the world and clearing their organisation's name.
First things first, the stunts are amazing! The stunts were breathtaking; everything felt real and terrifying, Ethan climbs the world's tallest tower (Dubai's Burj Khalifa) and almost falls TWICE. The whole movie was action-packed, it kept me on the edge of my seat, waiting for the action to slow down, just for a while, so I could get a toilet break (didn't happen though,I had to miss a couple of minutes).
The characters are pretty likable. Simon Pegg was awesome as Benji (Agent Dunn), which I found humorous and a bit awkward. While Jeremy Runner played William Brandt, the IMF's chief analyst, a smart and slightly cowardly member of Hunt's team. I liked Paula Patton as agent Jane Carter best as she plays a vital role in the movie and presents a strong female figure. Jane's need to avenge a colleague's, and probable love interest, murder seems to keep her going.
I found the plot to be pretty solid. It involved almost everything from the authorities to hit men (more like woman) that receive payment in diamonds. The only negative comment I can make is that the plot was sort of clichéd; the hero, the villain, his sidekick and the government agent pursuing the wrong guy.
All in all, Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol is an action-packed movie that I believe brought the franchise back to life! Don't miss it!