Product: Mission: Impossible (1996)
Rating: 4.0
A real thrill-ride... predictable but fun... extras are unspectacular...
If you're looking for the perfect 'brain-candy' movie, this is it. A thrill-ride from start to finish, with Tom Cruise well-cast as Ethan, the key player on the MI team (aside from Jon Voight). The cast is quite strong, and I only wish Reno had more lines (he's a great actor). No, there is very little logic and you have to suspend disbelief most of the time, but if you're willing to accept everything on the screen as plausible (including the ridiculous finale on the train/helicopter), you're really in for a treat.My only major complaint is the female lead (Beart) -- she is the only case of miscasting here. Yes, she's extremely attractive and an experienced actor, but her perpetual pout and vulnerability take away from the toughness and grit that the character 'should' have. But I digress...Regarding other DVD features, not much to speak of -- depending on the version you buy. The special collector's edition contains some additional scenes and shorts, but nothing to really warrant a higher price.All-in-all, a great movie-going experience. Cruise at his cocky best.