Simply put: I wish I had not seen it

Rating: 2/10 (6 May 2006)

I was a big fan of the TV series, I liked MI-1, and I liked MI-2 even better, so I was really looking forward to MI-3.
Unfortunately, I was thoroughly disappointed. The plot was typical MI, which is OK with me, and the acting was as would be expected from the experienced and known cast. Nothing notable on either count.
The special effects... well, what can be said anymore of what the movie gurus are able to do to get our attention and impress us with their skills and application of technology.
What really got to me, though, was the actual presentation, filming, and editing. It seems that every action shot; i.e., scenes involving car chases, crashes, shoot-outs, and fights, lasted a second or two, and the camera was within a few inches of the action. Most of the time I couldn't tell what was really happening as from an observer's point of view - everything was right up to my face and the segments too short lasting.
Perhaps this is done in purpose - since it is almost impossible to detect continuity, attention to these details (continuity) is not necessary. MI-3 is just another of the movies I have seen recently that suffers from these maladies, and I hope that Hollywood steps back a bit, slows down, and allows us to enjoy (and actually be able to watch) what transpires instead of blasting away close up after close up.