Product: Mission: Impossible (1996)
Rating: 5.0
Mission: Impossible goes above and beyond the call of duty
Yes, this is an excellent film. And although right now M:I-2 is heating up the theatres, I will say that the first film is superior to the second. No, it doesn't have the amazing John Woo running the action, which I have to admit is better in 2, but the overall package is better. Tom Cruise actually LOOKS like a spy/government agent; he's got the crew cut, he's professional and not too flashy, unlike in the sequel where it's difficult to take him seriously. There's an actual plot, and an incredibly involving one at that. No, you can't just try to absorb the plot, you have to think about it. It's not hard to follow if you just pay attention. The supporting cast is EXCELLENT, and they are actually used to good effect, unlike in M:I-2 where Ving Rhames and Anthony Hopkins are merely props to propel Cruise along his merry way. DePalma keeps the tension high almost the entire way through with very few lapses. And as a huge Bond fan, I will say that this movie surpasses many of the Bond films in spy entertainment. This movie will not disappoint, unless you want to sit in front of a screen and be spoon-fed the movie.