OT: Let's talk about Movies and TV Shows, Part XXXI (now rated PG)

[sandviper]

Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One: 8.5/10 great action movie

taskmaster season 11: 8/10 good season

8.5 for MI sounds right. Good flick. Seeing it again tonight as this is the last chance for IMAX in my area before Oppenheimer comes out.

Just got around to finishing episode 4 of Secret Invasion. Yes, it’s still MCU fare but I am enjoying the show. This is about as close as you’ll get to cold war spy drama as you’ll find framed in a superhero universe. They’ve also been quite bold with the characters they’ve killed off.

 

[angusyoung]

How'd this get only 1 season?

 

[angusyoung]

8.5 for MI sounds right. Good flick. Seeing it again tonight as this is the last chance for IMAX in my area before Oppenheimer comes out.

Just got around to finishing episode 4 of Secret Invasion. Yes, it’s still MCU fare but I am enjoying the show. This is about as close as you’ll get to cold war spy drama as you’ll find framed in a superhero universe. They’ve also been quite bold with the characters they’ve killed off.

My favorite thing about MI franchise is the theme songs! and not a cape in sight.

 

[sandviper]

My favorite thing about MI franchise is the theme songs! and not a cape in sight.

Ethan Hunt may as well have a cape. He‘s unkillable.

I was rewatching MI3 today (love the bridge sequence) and one thing I’ve always hated about the MI movies is the intro always is made up of clips from the present movie.

 

[Runner77]

Ethan Hunt may as well have a cape. He‘s unkillable.

I was rewatching MI3 today (love the bridge sequence) and one thing I’ve always hated about the MI movies is the intro always is made up of clips from the present movie.

I never got into the MI franchise. Was wondering how many you watched and liked:

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol(2011)

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation(2015)

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Before that, it was the 1966-73 TV series which was pretty good for its time.

 

[Frenchy]

I never got into the MI franchise. Was wondering how many you watched and liked:

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol(2011)

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation(2015)

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Before that, it was the 1966-73 TV series which was pretty good for its time.

I think there's a general consensus among fans that the worst movie of this franchise is MI2 ( 2000 ) made by John Woo , it doesnt have the same appeal or vibe compare to the other movies. I watched all movies mutiple times except for the second one who i only watched two times. The second viewing of MI2 was to make sure that i had the right conclusion about this movie , following my first viewing ... and i was right .

 

[sandviper]

I never got into the MI franchise. Was wondering how many you watched and liked:

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol(2011)

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation(2015)

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Before that, it was the 1966-73 TV series which was pretty good for its time.

I never watched the show but was aware of it. I personally have seen all 7 movies though.

While i did rate my top 3 being Ghost Protocol, Rogue Nation and a tie between Fallout and Dead Reckoning, i agree with @Frenchy that #2 was the worst. Not just “not as good” but something I thought was just terrible. I can’t pick out anything memorable.

MI3 was ok, but as I mentioned it has my favorite action sequence. The action itself was ok in that sequence but how it was paced, with the music, I loved it. The first movie was good but the last 4 are great spy action films.

 

[Runner77]

I never watched the show but was aware of it. I personally have seen all 7 movies though.

While i did rate my top 3 being Ghost Protocol, Rogue Nation and a tie between Fallout and Dead Reckoning, i agree with @Frenchy that #2 was the worst. Not just “not as good” but something I thought was just terrible. I can’t pick out anything memorable.

MI3 was ok, but as I mentioned it has my favorite action sequence. The action itself was ok in that sequence but how it was paced, with the music, I loved it. The first movie was good but the last 4 are great spy action films.

As Stephen Colbert quipped, after all these MI movies, safe to say that the mission is possible.

Thanks for the feedback, always enjoy the recommendations.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I never got into the MI franchise. Was wondering how many you watched and liked:

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol(2011)

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation(2015)

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Before that, it was the 1966-73 TV series which was pretty good for its time.

To think the movie series is almost as old as our last cup.

 

[Runner77]

To think the movie series is almost as old as our last cup.

Ozy and Clownzymandias couldn’t have said it any better.

 

[sandviper]

As Stephen Colbert quipped, after all these MI movies, safe to say that the mission is possible.

Thanks for the feedback, always enjoy the recommendations.

Of the current “action” series, Mission Impossible is easily the best. Not every movie was perfect, but ALL were enjoyable, minus MI2. If you skip any, skip that, but it may still be worth watching just to better appreciate the others.

The first 3 movies are standalone in nature, but starting with Ghost Protocol, they’ve began to serialize it a little. It’s preferable to watch them in sequence and the order of release. The last three I think were from the same director so the look and feel is consistent.

I think what makes this series so enjoyable is Tom Cruise. As wacky as he can be off camera, there is no doubt he pours everything into Mission Impossible and it shows.

Other series, like the Fast and Furious, can only wish they can achieve this level of quality and consistency.

 

[Cournoyer12]

Well folks I stuck it out till the bitter end with Mayans. Very predictable finish, hope that is the last of that particular thread. As Peterman said to Elaine on his return: Congratulations Elaine on a job…done!

 

[angusyoung]

Ethan Hunt may as well have a cape. He‘s unkillable.

I was rewatching MI3 today (love the bridge sequence) and one thing I’ve always hated about the MI movies is the intro always is made up of clips from the present movie.

I'm certain he would even be able to dispatch the TERMINATOR without breaking a sweat!
And to think that Tom Cruise can do all that and he's a shade shorter and lighter than itty bitty Paul Byron

Don't know why either but maybe just to refresh the memory of what happened previously?

 

[angusyoung]

I never got into the MI franchise. Was wondering how many you watched and liked:

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol(2011)

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation(2015)

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Before that, it was the 1966-73 TV series which was pretty good for its time.

They rebooted the original in the late 80's,it was good but didn't last.

 

[sandviper]

I'm certain he would even be able to dispatch the TERMINATOR without breaking a sweat!
And to think that Tom Cruise can do all that and he's a shade shorter and lighter than itty bitty Paul Byron

Don't know why either but maybe just to refresh the memory of what happened previously?

The clips are of the movie we’re watching. So in Dead Reckoning, the intro plays clips from Dead Reckoning which I guess isn’t the end of the world since they’re not dumb enough to spoil anything but still….

In MI1, during the intro they show Ethan getting knocked down but the clip made it look like he got seriously injured or died (obviously he didn‘t die) but when I saw that the first time, I was wondering WTF?!? Thanks for the spoiler!

If it were a montage of past movies, that would be ok.

As for Cruise, to have that money and to be able to really live his dream of doing all these crazy stunts must be great (for him). For a lot of daredevils, money and access are barriers but Tom Cruise can pretty much do whatever he wants. I may have to think about it, but his “big” stunt in this current film is probably the most dangerous one he’s done.

 

[angusyoung]

The clips are of the movie we’re watching. So in Dead Reckoning, the intro plays clips from Dead Reckoning which I guess isn’t the end of the world since they’re not dumb enough to spoil anything but still….

In MI1, during the intro they show Ethan getting knocked down but the clip made it look like he got seriously injured or died (obviously he didn‘t die) but when I saw that the first time, I was wondering WTF?!? Thanks for the spoiler!

If it were a montage of past movies, that would be ok.

As for Cruise, to have that money and to be able to really live his dream of doing all these crazy stunts must be great (for him). For a lot of daredevils, money and access are barriers but Tom Cruise can pretty much do whatever he wants. I may have to think about it, but his “big” stunt in this current film is probably the most dangerous one he’s done.

My bad! thought I saw previous

He did it or his stand in/stunt man?

A lot of people can do what they like,hopefully though they contribute to worthwhile charitable needs

 

[ClasslessGuy]

Might go watch Oppenheimer on my day off tomorrow on IMAX, mixed reviews online so far

 

[Runner77]

The clips are of the movie we’re watching. So in Dead Reckoning, the intro plays clips from Dead Reckoning which I guess isn’t the end of the world since they’re not dumb enough to spoil anything but still….

In MI1, during the intro they show Ethan getting knocked down but the clip made it look like he got seriously injured or died (obviously he didn‘t die) but when I saw that the first time, I was wondering WTF?!? Thanks for the spoiler!

If it were a montage of past movies, that would be ok.

As for Cruise, to have that money and to be able to really live his dream of doing all these crazy stunts must be great (for him). For a lot of daredevils, money and access are barriers but Tom Cruise can pretty much do whatever he wants. I may have to think about it, but his “big” stunt in this current film is probably the most dangerous one he’s done.

It’s crazy that Cruise is insisting on doing all those perilous stunts when there are other means to get a convincing result. I know he wears the overcoming of his action challenges like a badge of honor but why risk his life anymore at this point?

 

[the valiant effort]

Might go watch Oppenheimer on my day off tomorrow on IMAX, mixed reviews online so far

As with all Nolan movies, just experience what you see and feel and plug your ears during most dialogue sequences. It will be a 10/10

 

[sandviper]

My bad! thought I saw previous

He did it or his stand in/stunt man?

A lot of people can do what they like,hopefully though they contribute to worthwhile charitable needs

“The stunt” I’m referring to (don’t want to spoil it) was 100% him. There‘s behind the scenes footage of him doing it like a couple dozen times also, not just once.

It’s crazy that Cruise is insisting on doing all those perilous stunts when there are other means to get a convincing result. I know he wears thé overcoming of his action challenges like a badge of honor but why risk his life anymore at this point?

I believe he legit doesn’t think he’s risking his life. He actually enjoys doing this stuff. In the end, I guess if this is what brings him enjoyment, good on him.

I think he mentioned this during the making of Top Gun Maverick (can’t remember if I read it or saw it on TV) but he does a lot of this because of his dedication to the craft. He believes in putting this passion into his films and at least for Maverick and MI, it’s obvious he cares. Can’t fault him for that, though I’m sure studio execs clench a little when he says he wants to do a stunt.

 

[Kimota]

I never got into the MI franchise. Was wondering how many you watched and liked:

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol(2011)

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation(2015)

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Before that, it was the 1966-73 TV series which was pretty good for its time.

I loved the TV show when I was a kid. From favorite to least favorite movies, I will say 1. Mission Impossible, 2. Fallout, 3. Ghost Protocol, 4. Rogue Nation, 5. III, 6. II. I have not seen Dead Reckoning yet.

They rebooted the original in the late 80's,it was good but didn't last.



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I didn't know it existed until recently. Looks like something I would enjoy watching Is this the woman from V that's in there?

It’s crazy that Cruise is insisting on doing all those perilous stunts when there are other means to get a convincing result. I know he wears thé overcoming of his action challenges like a badge of honor but why risk his life anymore at this point?

I don't care, he sacrifices himself for our pleasure and that's good enough for me.

Seriously though, practical effects/stunt > CGI That's real movie-making to me.

I don't know why Tom does this though but I cannot help but to admire it. He's a real flesh & blood action hero.

 

[ReimanSum1908]

It’s crazy that Cruise is insisting on doing all those perilous stunts when there are other means to get a convincing result. I know he wears thé overcoming of his action challenges like a badge of honor but why risk his life anymore at this point?

Largely because the other means of achieving the same results are likely to appear fake when audiences actually watch them on screen - the brain can discern the visceral nature of an authentic human performer compared to cgi, but it's also a mark of professional pride. Cruise has always been a member of a dying breed of actor whose focus in his performances boarders on dangerous obsession; I think that he would feel ashamed of himself if he "refused" to offer the audience something "authentic" in his own mind, and given the caliber of films these days, that attitude is not without merit.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

It’s crazy that Cruise is insisting on doing all those perilous stunts when there are other means to get a convincing result. I know he wears the overcoming of his action challenges like a badge of honor but why risk his life anymore at this point?

He does less stunts now.

Metamucil wasn't enough to keep him going.

 

[angusyoung]

I loved the TV show when I was a kid. From favorite to least favorite movies, I will say 1. Mission Impossible, 2. Fallout, 3. Ghost Protocol, 4. Rogue Nation, 5. III, 6. II. I have not seen Dead Reckoning yet.



I didn't know it existed until recently. Looks like something I would enjoy watching Is this the woman from V that's in there?



I don't care, he sacrifices himself for our pleasure and that's good enough for me.

Seriously though, practical effects/stunt > CGI That's real movie-making to me.

I don't know why Tom does this though but I cannot help but to admire it. He's a real flesh & blood action hero.

It was over 30 years ago,guess it was fine or I probably would not have watched,even then there was so much crap on it was easy to just pull the plug. I have no idea about the woman and no idea what V is...............well that's not entirely true.

 

[Barriwhite]

Saw Dead Reckoning last night, I was entertained, but the movie has weaknesses:

Spoiler: MI spoiler

- The shoehorned rival/enemy from Hunt’s past is not compelling (plus he has an uncanny resemblance to a realtor who’s face is everywhere);
- the AI threat is said to be omniscient/all-powerful, but is unable to fix its glaring weakness;
-the mcguffin is laughable in the context of the above-mentioned AI threat;
-Hunt mostly lucks his way out of situations. I only remember one display of spycraft by him in the whole movie and it solely hinges on the usual mask trick.