Mission: Possible 4th Protocol

Rating: Null/10 (14 April 2012)

...and Tom Cruise brings back 'Mission: Impossible' for the 4th time. Now back in the 90s when I the first 'Mission: Impossible' had become one of my favourite spy thrillers and I was very keen on watching the second one. Now 'M:I-2' was abysmal and, as a result, I didn't even bother with the third movie. When I got the chance to see the fourth installment, expectations weren't high but I gave it a shot anyway. After all it's also got actors like Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner and Tom Wilkinson.
Anyway, the movie was definitely ahead of 'M:I-2' in terms of quality. There are some interesting action sequences. My favourite scenes were the ones set in Dubai. There are some cool gadgets. I'm glad they didn't overdo the duplicate face mask. The pacing is a little slow at times. Where acting is concerned, Simon Pegg steals the show with his natural comic flair. Paula Patton sizzles but her character isn't fleshed out. Jeremy Renner does a decent job. Tom Cruise is strictly okay as the typical movie spy.
Overall, it's quite an alright entertainer that one can enjoy while watching and then forget about after the end credits have rolled.