It is what it is......

Rating: 7/10 (27 May 2006)

And that is a fast paced action movie that has not got one dull moment. Although I am not a fan of action movies, this surprisingly never got dull or dragged on. The acting was actually decent, the plot not confusing and well done and the music as good as always.
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) has retired from active duty to train new IMF agents. But he is called back into action to rescue fresh recruit Lindsey (Keri Russell). He then learns about Owen Davian(Philip Seymour Hoffman), an international weapons and information provider with no remorse and no conscience. Hunt then assembles his team - his old friend Luther Strickell (Ving Rhames), Declan (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), Zhen (Maggie Q) - to travel the globe pursuing Davian and rescue Hunt's love, Julia (Michelle Monaghan).
As soon as this movie starts it gets you by the throat and never lets go until the closing credits. This is truly an action movie. Explosions, guns, gadgets, unbelievable, you got it, the whole she-bang. All the actors are fine, especially Hoffman, who makes a truly creepy, sadistic villain. J.J. Abrams has made a fine directorial debut.
3½/5.