3rd Installment redeems MI:2 and Tom's weird antics

Rating: 8/10 (4 May 2006)

*** WARNING: MILD SPOILERS *** I have to say, before I saw this movie I was pretty impressed by the trailers. I was not however impressed by the 2nd MI movie which is by far one of the worst movies of all time, or by Tom's weird religious antics/couch jumping. However despite all that, this movie was pretty darn good.
The performances were pretty flawless and J.J Abrams is one director who knows damn well how to direct good action sequences. The action begins in flashback of a moment just before Davion (Hoffman) is threatening to execute Ethan's (Cruise) wife right before his eyes. And then the movie begins with intrigue going from a frantic helicopter rescue, to Italy, to the much hyped bridge scene (which lives up to all the hype and more) and doesn't lose pace from there for another hour until the end.
All in all, after watching this movie I can really forgive the entire MI franchise and also Tom cruise. He may be a bit weird, but when he does what he does best which is act, he does a mighty good job that is well worth watching.