Instant Classic!

Rating: 10/10 (3 May 2006)

Let me clearly state that I had no ultra high expectations of this flick. The teaser was extremely cool but then again, that's what teaser is supposed to be. What really got me excited where the samples from Michael Giacchino's score on soundtrack.net. They where so marvelously complex in orchestration and so perfect in execution that it thrilled me to the bones. It also clearly stated that we where going to see a real spy film.
And what a film it is! This is without doubt one of the best spy films I have ever seen. It kicks True Lies from his throne. This film is the Incredibles of the live action spy-films. The script is awesome, focusing more on Hunts personal live which gives him a depth the character didn't had in the previous films. The overall acting in the film was from a extremely high level. Hofman shines as bad ass Owen Davian. Shaun of the Dead star Simon Peg steals the show in the scenes he's in and Cruise gives away his best performance to date.
The emotion in this film is tremendous. From heartbreaking till terrifying till adrenaline pumping. The action scenes in this film are so breathtakingly awesome that they really squeeze your throat only to let go when the show is over, leaving you gasping for air. The cinematography was top-notch. The gritty movements made the most spectacular sequences feel so realistic that they never became over the top.
So no negative points on this flick? Yep, one, the Kanye West song in the credits. What a horrible way to end this film. Specially when you have a score so brilliant as this one.
I can't recommend this high enough! It's one of the greatest spy/action films ever made! It has scenes unlike any you saw before. Thank you Mr. Abrams, Cruise, Giacchino and the rest of the production team for delivering an instant classic that'll be remembered amongst the great Bond films like Goldfinger and Goldeneye.
RATED: 10/10!