Classic Tom Cruise film

Rating: 6/10 (27 May 2000)

Tom Cruise really scored with this film. This was one of his best performances, and it definately boosted his stock for future films. I've always considered Mission Impossible as an Americanized version of the James Bond series, and the selection of John Woo(Face Off) to direct this version was brilliant, and John Woo made this film a lot better than the original. It does start off slow, but as the film progresses, it really gets better and it ranks up there with 'Jerry Maguire', and the best type of theater to 'experience' this film in is a theater that has stereo sound. For all Tom Cruise fans out there, this film is a must see...the action is really exciting and for the most part, the story is pretty solid. If your a fan of the Mission: Impossible series, you won't be disappointed. Sir Anthony Hopkins small part in this film was quite impressive. It is really worth the price of admission, and truly defines a classic action film...