J.J Abrams Knows That Ethan Hunt Isn't James Bond!

Rating: 9/10 (22 August 2018)

Just from the opening sequence, and Philip Seymour Hoffman's fantastic villain I knew that this one is gonna erase John Woo's dull sequel from my memory. MI III is incredibly fast-paced that there is almost no downtime. However, that didn't stop the emotional stakes from working. It also has breathtaking action set-pieces, cool stunts, dazzling special effects, twisty-turny plot that kept me thinking throughout its entire runtime. Its plot is twisted and convoluted yet, unlike the first installment, never confusing. Instead it's actually so clever and thought-provoking. Everything kept turning upside down, and I enjoyed that!
Also this movie has an awesome cast. Besides Tom cruise who did his best as always, the cast includes Philip Seymour Hoffman who made a fantastic villain that, in my opinion, we didn't need any more depth to his character as long as what we have more than enough to serve the plot. Michelle Monaghan is great as Julia. Ving Rhames is badass as usual. Also I think Laurence Fishburne was a pleasant addition to the franchise. Simon Pegg didn't have much screen time, but the couple scenes he was in are pure GOLD!
Loved how the score fits the action scenes perfectly, and the cinematography also is very good, although I had some difficulties while watching with the excessive use of close-ups.
The wrap-up could have been a little bit more convincing, but it's fine nonetheless.
Overall, I can say that J.J. Abrams saved the franchise after the clumsy second installment that was trying to make a James Bond out of Ethan Hunt. I also think Mission: Impossible III is one of the most entertaining and ,sadly, underrated action movies ever made.
(9/10)