Product: Mission: Impossible (1996)
Rating: 2.0
Tedious espionage actioner
Contrary to the expectation of impressive gadgetry and topnotch thrills, "Mission Impossible" is a dreary and overcomplicated action thriller. The only incredible thing about it is that almost the entire cast is killed within the first half hour.There are a few powerful action sequences (such as the climax involving the helicopter and the train) but the plot entanglements (with plenty of twists but no surprises) mar what might have otherwise been a good cinematic version of the hit TV series, which, in itself, was never short on suspense or sophistication.