There's no 'I' in 'team'. That would be impossible.

Rating: 8/10 (29 July 2018)

'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)' lightens the tone slightly but introduces the biggest stakes of the series, although these do feel slightly 'cartoony' and somewhat intangible while also being perpetrated by a fairly weak and barely present villain. The flick refines the well-established formula pretty much to a tee, becoming a bombastic and action-packed adventure throughout that feels very much akin to a fair-ride, one that knows its audience and gives them as much fun as it can possibly muster. 'Fun' very much feels like the name of the game here, with a throw-back and slightly 'knowing' vibe perpetuating the piece. It almost wants to physically 'wink' at the audience but still plays things pretty much straight, which makes the experience very enjoyable and rewatchable, even with its few problems becoming more evident every time you see it. The most pertinent of these problems seems to be the almost complete lack of personality displayed by the flick's star, which is a strange and slightly disconcerting issue that makes deeper emotional attachment difficult. Still, the 'team' more than makes up for it here. In fact, they outshine our hero, with each cross-cut back to the gang becoming more and more welcome as the run-time goes on. Overall, the movie is always fun and has some fantastic action. 8/10