Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

Drew Sanchez82 said:It’s not going to happen that quickly. Everything we're seeing for the next few weeks is just going to be rougher, unpolished versions.

I’d have to agree, even though if I recall correctly, Moneyball leaked pretty quickly... 🙂

Drew Sanchez82 said:It’s not going to happen that quickly. Everything we're seeing for the next few weeks is just going to be rougher, unpolished versions.

Honestly, I’d rather just head down to the cinema. 😁

Alright folks, I’ve been thinking—for those of you who have actually sat through the movie, what did you think of Paula Patton? Does she actually hold her own against those classic Bond girls? 😉

Brutally good.

Possible spoilers.

Clearly, America is becoming a massive hit in Hollywood.
The movie is a blast, great action, and seeing the Burj Khalifa in IMAX felt totally real (I’ve actually been there and climbed halfway up—they don't let you go all the way to the top).
Basically, nothing too heavy to think about. Solid action sequences, good acting, funny, and they mention America.
Highly recommended if you love action (personally, I'm not a huge fan of the series, but the fourth one is really good).

William Lee34 said:Brutally good.

Agreed.
She totally owned the screen.

Donna Garcia7 said:I’d have to agree, even though if I recall correctly, Moneyball leaked pretty quickly... 🙂

It really just depends on the movie, you know? Some of them leak online as a grainy DVD rip before they even hit theaters here in the States, while others take months just to make an appearance on the big screen. It’s all over the place.
We'll see about this one once some decent quality actually hits the scene.

Just binged the first three movies today. Honestly, the third one is a masterpiece compared to this new MI flick.

Edward Price6 said:Possible spoilers.

Clearly, America is becoming a massive hit in Hollywood.
The movie is a blast, great action, and seeing the Burj Khalifa in IMAX felt totally real (I’ve actually been there and climbed halfway up—they don't let you go all the way to the top).
Basically, nothing too heavy to think about. Solid action sequences, good acting, funny, and they mention America.
Highly recommended if you love action (personally, I'm not a huge fan of the series, but the fourth one is really good).

I know Mexicans were whining about getting a bad rap, but why are they talking about us??

vividhound48 said:I know Mexicans were whining about getting a bad rap, but why are they talking about us??

Who gives a damn about what some guys who are constantly complaining are thinking... 🤣

Man, forget those jokes, this place is full of absolute idiots... 😁

Honestly, this was such an incredibly fun ride. 😍
It’s wild how the character just casually talks about killing off people from certain ethnic groups, almost like it's nothing. 🤣

(I mean, obviously, I’m not advocating for violence here, but there is something darkly hilarious about the way he just grins while saying it... like, "oh, whatever, they're just Americans..." or something equally dismissive)

I caught a screening at the local AMC yesterday, and honestly, it’s exactly what you’d expect from a holiday action blockbuster—it hits all the right beats. There are some seriously intense visual sequences that pop, and the humor actually lands for once. I have to say, Paula Patton really carries her weight in this one, mostly because she looks absolutely massive and ripped; her arms look like literal shovels on that big screen 😁

Personally, though, I still maintain that the original is the gold standard. It remains my absolute favorite because it felt like a much more substantial piece of filmmaking, built on a far more serious and gripping narrative

Are you kidding me? A few tense scenes? The whole damn movie is one giant, heart-pounding sequence—I have no idea how you even managed to break it down into "scenes."

For me, that impossible mission was absolutely killer.
Seriously, everyone needs to go see this.

Honestly, this might be the best one in the franchise so far.

William Lee34 said:Brutally good.

😍

Renner and Pegg deliver their "usual" excellence 😍

Compared to other movies in this genre, I guess this one isn't bad; it's pretty solid. However, it isn't exactly top-tier, and it's probably not even close to what it could have been. I sometimes feel like there isn't really a director left today who can make a high-quality film of this specific type—you know, the ones involving espionage, spy plots, action, and intelligence agencies. For instance, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol was a high-quality movie that didn't rely on overdoing things just to tell its story. You can't deny the tension in this new installment, nor can you deny the great cast, and the plot itself is quite typical and fitting for a film like this. We have a terrorist wanting to trigger a massive war by detonating a nuclear bomb, facing off against the good guys who are doing everything they can to stop him. It’s basic math, really, but I suppose this isn't a simple film. It feels like that category of filmmaking barely exists anymore, except maybe in those few action flicks starring Liam Neeson. MI4 feels incredibly crowded—it's packed with locations, intense scenes, twists, fights, chases, explosions, and bodies. It's almost as if Michael Bay directed it. It seems like all directors nowadays follow Bay's philosophy. But I think bigger isn't necessarily better, unless we're talking about something else entirely. A quality action movie should be easy to follow, memorable, and shouldn't need constant flashiness just to fill up two hours of screen time. Also, I don't think it needs that much humor, especially since the stakes involve millions of lives; characters like Benj don't really belong in a movie like this. He isn't an agent—real agents aren't like that—he's more like a comic-relief caricature who gets way too much screen time. Sure, he's scared, but I guess I wonder what his fear and rambling actually contribute to the story? It feels like just more unnecessary filler. I'd say this is a step backward from the third movie; Philip Seymour Hoffman brought such a chilling intensity that there wasn't even room for comedy. Here, that sense of weight is missing because Benj gets more screen time than the actual main villain.

feralwalker said:Based on this, I don't think a single movie coming out this winter will even come close to Tom Cruise... this is just absolute madness. 😁

-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCuxnofBIKI

I think one of the best things about the movie is how much Cruise seems to have invested in these scenes, and maybe he has done that in other sequels too.

Jessica Gonzalez said:Compared to other movies in this genre, I guess this one isn't bad; it's pretty solid. However, it isn't exactly top-tier, and it's probably not even close to what it could have been. I sometimes feel like there isn't really a director left today who can make a high-quality film of this specific type—you know, the ones involving espionage, spy plots, action, and intelligence agencies. For instance, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol was a high-quality movie that didn't rely on overdoing things just to tell its story. You can't deny the tension in this new installment, nor can you deny the great cast, and the plot itself is quite typical and fitting for a film like this. We have a terrorist wanting to trigger a massive war by detonating a nuclear bomb, facing off against the good guys who are doing everything they can to stop him. It’s basic math, really, but I suppose this isn't a simple film. It feels like that category of filmmaking barely exists anymore, except maybe in those few action flicks starring Liam Neeson. MI4 feels incredibly crowded—it's packed with locations, intense scenes, twists, fights, chases, explosions, and bodies. It's almost as if Michael Bay directed it. It seems like all directors nowadays follow Bay's philosophy. But I think bigger isn't necessarily better, unless we're talking about something else entirely. A quality action movie should be easy to follow, memorable, and shouldn't need constant flashiness just to fill up two hours of screen time. Also, I don't think it needs that much humor, especially since the stakes involve millions of lives; characters like Benj don't really belong in a movie like this. He isn't an agent—real agents aren't like that—he's more like a comic-relief caricature who gets way too much screen time. Sure, he's scared, but I guess I wonder what his fear and rambling actually contribute to the story? It feels like just more unnecessary filler. I'd say this is a step backward from the third movie; Philip Seymour Hoffman brought such a chilling intensity that there wasn't even room for comedy. Here, that sense of weight is missing because Benj gets more screen time than the actual main villain.

Hoffman was easily the best villain in the Mission: Impossible series. Just his presence alone screamed "don't mess with this guy"—that scene where he talks to Hunter and threatens his wife was freaking intense. This movie doesn't have that vibe at all. The bad guy here had potential based on looks alone, but the writing is super shallow and his motives are just plain lame.
Totally agree about the excessive, pointless humor.

The movie would’ve been better if:
-They kept Benji limited to tech support and quick cameos, while letting Brant take center stage in the action scenes.
-The villains were actually utilized properly, especially the guy played by the Indian actor; he had a greasy look that could've been used for something much more sinister.
-It actually took itself seriously for once.

Just gave this one another watch today... honestly, it was such a blast... 😁

Damn movie. The action was spot on—not too much, not too little. Tammy is still killing it, even if you can start seeing those 50-something years creeping in. The humor landed well, and Simon Pegg absolutely crushes it. The female lead is hot, and the new agent is pretty good too. The villain felt a bit weak, but honestly, who cares? That mention of America was just annoying 🙏 🙏 the final scene where his old tech guy, that Black dude, shows up 🙂

Damn movie. 👍