Mission accomplished

Rating: 10/10 (2 May 2002)

Pros: Directing, score, action sequences, brilliant script.
Cons: Lacks character development from other big name stars, his first team die rather quickly.
This is one of the best spy movies ever. Although it was nominated for a Razzie as one of the worst written films, the script is its strenght. Basically Tom Cruise (Ethan Hunt) has been framed for the murders of his colleagues and for being under the employment of max, an arms dealer. Cruise decides to work for max to find out who frames him and this results to one of the best scripts of the year. There are basically no plot holes and you need required viewing to see it. Danny Elfman's score is basically his best since Dick Tracy. It has memorable scenes, for example Tom Cruise hanging inside the Black Vault. The last 20 minutes has to be basically one of the most exciting in recent years. Most critics hated this movie but it gets better with age and repeated viewing. Kudos has to go to Brian De Palma for his fancy camera work and directing. The twist in the end is brilliant and Jon Voight is a fantastic villian. My favourite character in the movie has to be Gene Kittridge. Emmanuelle Beart fans hate this movie because she is basically there as eye candy for the guys.
Premise: Ethan Hunt must find out who framed him.
Mission: Impossible was not nominated for any Academy awards but it won a PGA golden laurel awards and was nominated for numerous MTV awards.
Grade: 10/10 (Action packed spy classic)