better than I expected

Rating: 8/10 (28 May 2006)

to be honest, I didn't expect much from this movie - especially after MI:2. in the end, I reluctantly agreed to give it a try. and I was surprised, in a good way. Of course, it has all ingredients and features of the typical MI movie. of course there must be a lot of action, adrenaline , suspense, chase scenes..you name it. but this time there was a real plot, also. a main story, and various subplots. mostly the standard clichés, ( the girl/s in distress, the all-times hero, the boss gone evil, the twist - oops, it's not that boss, it's the other one - the jump from the building..you name it) but it came together fine. And Cruise acted unexpectedly good. I mean, he wasn't over-acting. he wasn't yelling half of the time and playing the fearless hero like he did in the previous MI. He was more ..put together. real. credible ( well...sort of) another proof he can really act , if directed properly. ( see "Magnolia" or "Collateral") . And for this we must thank JJ. I'm not a Cruise fan, but must admit he made a good role in this movie.