Outstanding Film Debut for J.J. Abrams

Rating: 9/10 (31 August 2015)

J.J. Abrams is well known for his two popular TV shows like "Alias" and "Lost," as well as directing the first two "Star Trek" movies and my favorite of his "Super 8;" now he is off to direct the new "Star Wars" movie and I'm not so sure about it. I'll just have to wait and see. With that said, "Mission: Impossible III" is about Ethan Hunt who is now enjoying with the love of his life Julia Meade as he receives a messages from the IMF to have him come back on the force as he brings his team to track down Owen Davian as they are wanting to know about the "Rabbit's Foot." Moreover, Julia gets kidnap by Davian as Ethan tries to get her back for whatever it takes to stop Davian for killing her. As far as this is Abrams' film debut, its actually quite outstanding. I thought the premise of the movie is a step up from the second movie, and it really does keep me going as the movie goes. The action in this movie is really good, and I don't think its has some of that jumpy editing or the camera being shaky. I can see perfectly fine on what is going on. The cast in this movie all did great. Tom Cruise is still Ethan Hunt, and still being awesome. So much praise for Cruise, if you ask me. Philip Seymour Hoffman does a great job for playing such a villain. I don't know if he is a three dimensional villain, but I love him anyway; it is sad that he is no longer with us, and will surely be miss. Rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman. Moving on, Michelle Monaghan was actually really good to play Ethan Hunt's love interest, and is probably the best female lead in a "Mission: Impossible" movie in my humble opinion. The rest all did fine. Michael Giacchino's music and his arrangements for the theme song was fine. I don't like it as much as either Hans Zimmer's or Danny Elfman's, but its fine on its own. The movie does have some good stunt work, especially for Tom Cruise when he has to run in this movie. Quote from "Minority Report" "Everybody runs," but hey he is Tom Cruise and he is always into the action. The final confrontation between Ethan and Davian was decent, but not as good as the last fight between Ethan and Sean from the second movie. I do wish if the fight was a bit longer, and I guess have Ethan not worry about the bug that is planted inside his head. Also, have a true proper death scene for Hoffman's character instead of getting hit by a truck. I don't know if you would agree with me on this one, but all I'm is saying that the final confrontation could've been a lot better. But it is to each of their own. Overall, I enjoy "Mission: Impossible III" and I really had a heck of a fun time! I give it a 9 out of 10.