Smart spills & thrills help light the fuse for Mission Impossible V

Rating: 6/10 (9 August 2015)

Easy enough action sequel which if nothing else helps to prop up the lately faltering career of Tom Cruise.
Here we go again with Ethan Hunt going rogue on a mission impossible, tackling nasty Europeans aided by some friendly allies. Comedy sidekick is Simon Pegg as the Shrek donkey providing the entertainment and laugh factor, and he manages it fine with out resorting to be a nuisance. So expect him back for further sequels.
Beyond that some great action scenes which thankfully aren't as overblown with whole cities collapsing as has been in many other films, and they really provide the thrills.
Saying all that, as enjoyable as it is, it's nothing special, it's a different heart a good action box office flick with jokes, explosions, heroes and a heroine.
For a trip to the cinema, you'll be more than entertained enough by this effort. Cruise just needs more films like this, one franchise that supports his career rather than making us wonder whatever happened.