Even with its new title, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is clearly a direct continuation of Dead Reckoning, carrying over many of its strengths and unfortunately most of its flaws as well. While the film doesn’t quite reach the highs of earlier entries, it still delivers the franchise’s trademark thrills, powered by Tom Cruise’s unmatched dedication to action and cinematic spectacle.
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team continue their pursuit of the rogue AI known as "The Entity," which has now begun infiltrating the world’s nuclear infrastructure. As the threat escalates to a global level one by one, Hunt must race against time to dismantle the all-powerful system before it triggers the downfall of humanity.
There comes a point in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning when Ethan Hunt’s feats feel almost god-like as he survives stunts and situations that stretch the bounds of plausibility. This installment edges further toward the outlandish tone and beats seen in a Fast & Furious film, with former enemies turned allies and action sequences that defy logic. While some fans may enjoy the over-the-top nature, others may find it at odds with the grounded espionage roots of earlier films. That said, the film knows its strengths. The action is ridiculous but meticulously choreographed and visually epic in scope and scale. Highlights include an arctic underwater sequence, a claustrophobic submarine infiltration, and a gravity-defying aerial stunt—all showcasing the kind of no compromises set pieces audiences expect from the franchise. It’s clear that Tom Cruise, now 62, continues to push the limits of physical performance in ways few actors even way younger than him dare attempt.
The biggest drawback lies in the film’s heavy reliance on exposition. Dialogue-heavy scenes explaining mission details occasionally slow the pace and undercut momentum. Cruise remains a commanding presence, and the ensemble cast turn in solid performances. However, no individual performance truly stands out and Gabriel as the villain is still the weak as the previous film. Clocking in at almost three hours, the film’s runtime is extremely noticeable this time around and a tighter edit could have enhanced the pacing and focus, especially in the latter half. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning may not be the series’ finest hour, but it’s a worthy entry that continues to push the limits of action filmmaking. While it struggles with its narrative, it compensates with sheer entertainment value and jaw-dropping set pieces.
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