Impossible Made Believable

Rating: 8/10 (1 August 2015)

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation basically just follows the success of the franchise's best installments, by creating a number of excitingly put set pieces that would fit right in to a rather forgettable plot. But the heart has always been the action and its fun characters involved. Therefore, it's a gripping piece of action blockbuster. It hardly transcend anything aside of the stunts of its main star, but no disappointment would come to this experience either. If you're a fan of these movies or action movies in general then this is a perfect piece of action movie entertainment.
It can be assumed that this might be exactly the same as Ghost Protocol. But the huge differences I could count on is this installment may not be so straightforward, however at least has a more intriguing villain. But the plot is what most moviegoers tend to overlook nowadays and in some aspects it can be a good thing, for this case at least. Again, it's all about its inventive action; driven with suspense and daring stunts. And the real villains that will be genuinely acknowledged are physics and getting the heroes' covers blown. That mindset would definitely bring a better experience, because the story eventually leads to a twist that hardly makes sense, but won't even matter anyway, as long as you just follow the journey.
And every action sequence is just downright thrilling and undeniably memorable. It starts with Ethan Hunt hanging on a plane and of course, Tom Cruise did his stunts there. And that is a far more breathtaking to watch than any CGI effect in this movie (especially that fakest looking car crash scene, but it's nothing more than quibble, actually). And thankfully, most of the movie is practical; generally showcasing Cruise's physical skills even in this age. Aside of that immediately spectacular opening; there are still some worth mentioning set pieces like when Ethan is trying to fight off an enemy while dangerously trying to balance on a number stage lights. And a long motorcycle chase, though is ridiculous in context, but quite thrillingly shot enough to make it worth having. Another one takes place underwater is reminiscent to 2013's Gravity. I'm basically not spoiling anything; in fact, even mentioning them isn't quite enough. It needs to be seen.
The acting obviously brings the charm into these globetrotting missions. Tom Cruise gives fortitude at any move this character is given, making the action even more effective. Simon Pegg has often been appeared as the comic relief, but he also establishes an engaging character in his role. Which makes Jeremy Renner and Ving Rhames the total comic in their roles. Newcomer Rebecca Ferguson gives edge to her role's coldness.
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation is no groundbreaker, but it still delivers the same pleasure. Proving that the possibilities of creating a variety of amazing set pieces is just immeasurable, and no one's gonna deny that it's all Tom Cruise's physical performance is what's making these scenes seem so dangerous, yet extremely fun. The story is still not quite remarkable, but it's the achievement from the filmmakers and the actors is what glosses the flaws and made the experience as a whole a tremendous example of a true action blockbuster.