Formula'd for perfection

Rating: 9/10 (30 July 2015)

You want action in the air? You got it. On land? You got it. Underwater? You got it. When it comes to the Mission Impossible series the title itself gives away that it's a no-brainer and you would be a fool only if you try to make more sense of it. After a not so entertaining Jack Reacher, Christopher McQuarrie more than makes up for it with the 5th film of the MI franchise.
This film picks up from where Ghost Protocol left and in fact it even almost carries the same theme of the IMF being disowned. Like Ghost Protocol, the story travels between countries and beautiful locations as well. This time Tom Cruise is working alone as Ethan Hunt trying to save the IMF from an attack by another high skilled rogue organization called 'The Syndicate' where he is later joined by Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn. Tom Cruise once again does jaw-dropping unreal stunts but with the way they have been shot one wouldn't mind watching it again and again. There is everything in this movie that a typical Mission Impossoble movie would have, an outrageous stunt, the ridiculous mas, a very good chase sequence (this time with bikes and more scenic), different countries, that last minute finishing stunt sequence which you know has a happy ending but still keeps you on your toes, the wry humour, the formulaic accusation on the lead character and him being hunted by the government and the list goes on... So what's the difference? There is no difference. The movie sticks to its old school ways and with extra humour and epic shot action sequences can almost manage a 'nothing' story. The MI franchise has become such a cult that it is hard to ignore unless it makes something way too awkward.
You can see stretch marks on Tom Cruise with his aging, but hey, that hardly takes away his energy. He is good as ever with the role of Ethan Hunt and still manages to keep everyone entertained with his expressions. Simon Pegg has a meatier role in this movie and through his role one can see the importance given to comedy as per the recent Hollywood trend. Simon Pegg has almost equal screen-space as Tom Cruise. Jeremy Renner and Ving Rhames are fun but don't have much to do as the Tom Cruise-Simon Pegg chemistry is unbeatable. Simon McBurney and Alec Baldwin fit in their typical 'boss' roles. However I found that Rebecca Ferguson's role as Ilsa could have been well written though she tries hard looking sexy. Sean Harris as Lane- the prime antagonist has a very impressive villainous voice.
This was one of the few movies in the recent times where I didn't even look at my watch for a second. It was very hard to take my eyes off from the movie. Yes I know its a very cheesy no-brainer formulaic movie. But everyone has a cheat meal in their diet don't they? Go indulge in one. Do watch it in IMAX!!