The original Mission: Impossible has exciting visuals and stunt work and a strong central performance by Tom Cruise but is hurt by a mediocre plot

Rating: 6/10 (9 June 2020)

The plot is preposterous but somewhat entertaining; it's also a bit too intricate for its own good. There are too many double-crossings and "big revelations." (some of which you could see coming a mile away) I have no problem with this type of filmmaking, as long its coherent and it all makes sense in the end. Unfortunately that is not the case here. Mission: Impossible's saving grace is its eye-catching special effects and stunt work. Two of the more memorable ones take place at CIA headquarters and on a train. Another positive aspect is the star of the film Tom Cruise, who does some fine work as Ethan Hunt; a character that would become one of his most memorable, in a film franchise that is still going strong after more than two decades. If you are a Tom Cruise fan and have watched his most recent MI films and want to see where it all started, then by all means go ahed and check this film out. If you are not a fan and are looking for a good action thriller there are much better options out there. This is not a bad film and it has its moments but its not going to blow you away either.