Geeky Randy's summary

Rating: 7/10 (26 January 2014)

Fourth installment in the series, this time following Cruise and his spy-team—joined by Patton and Renner, and rejoined by Pegg—trying to clear the IMF after a framed-bombing while at the same time trying to stop dangerous terrorist Nyqvist from striking the United States with missiles from Russian nuclear launch codes he gained access to. Yes just like any MI film, the plot is a little too complicated for its own good. Still, the entertainment is there and non-stop, perfectly building itself up and never becoming dull. This sequel has the most returning cast members, the majority of which are cameos (Rhames, Monaghan and, perhaps the most rewarding subtle nod, Wisniewski, who forces Cruise's character to wear a bag over his head yet again). The Burj Khalifa sequence alone makes the movie worth while—likely the best action sequence of 2011, and possibly one of the best action sequences involving skyscrapers of all-time. The following dust storm sequence is the cherry-on-top. Nyqvist is an excellent villain, and both Patton and Seydoux are more stunning than Bond-girls.
***½ (out of four)