Very Underrated

Rating: Null/10 (16 August 2001)

The most frequent complaint I hear about Mission: Impossible is that the plot is too complex, too hard to follow. But that's what sets this apart from other gun-shooting, stuff-blowing-up movies. Instead of just being eye candy, like most (but not all) action films, Mission: Impossible has a little substance to it.
Ethan Hunt (Cruise) is on the run from his own government organization, because he is suspected of playing a part in the death of his entire operating team. He must work as a rogue agent, outsmarting the very men who trained him to become a ghost. The plot twists and turns every which way as the movie progresses, until you are certain that there is nobody Ethan can trust.
The cinematography in this film stands out. The action sequences are few and far between, but are completely original and simply fun to watch. And who can forget the famous scene where Ethan enters the white super-security room, tethered to the ceiling? How could you not be on the edge of your seat? I recommend this movie for all.