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HAYLEY ATWELL IN MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING

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Oh, I get it. You thought I was someone else.

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Are you okay?

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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning - Part One (2023)

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Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Cast Interview (gif)

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Mission Impossible 7: Dead Reckoning Impressions

I’ve been a fan of the Mission Impossible franchise, especially fourth film onwards. This is not a review per se, it’s more a list of what was okay in the film, what was great and what was downright awful. So let’s get into it.

SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

THE MEH:

- The villain - on the surface, having an AI entity called The Entity sounds like a good idea. Especially given the current climate, the discourse surrounding AI and the way it’s being used. The problem is that, it lacks the human component that makes a villain engaging. One of the most fascinating aspects of a villain done right is their motivation and their drive. Aspects that perhaps the audience can relate to. All of that is missing with a digital villain.

- Gabriel - Again, the fact that he’s following orders from an AI just seems dumb and takes away from his being an engaging villain in his own right. Yes, he’s menacing and clearly dangerous but all of that is undercut because he’s not the big bad, a machine is. His history with Ethan is rife with untapped potential and I hope that the eighth film digs deeper into that.

- Alana Mitsopolis - So much potential and she does next to nothing in the film.

Also, this was mind-boggling, when Grace is pretending to be Alana, her eye colour is so obviously different from the real Alana that I’m kinda shocked that the brother didn’t pick that up. It was so glaring that it immediately took me out of the film. It made no sense.

THE GOOD:

- Paris - Pom Klementieff stole the show. She was so good and I’m so excited to see her in the next installment. Also, the scene of her chasing Ethan and Grace in the huge-ass military truck... pure chef’s kiss. You know that scene in the animated 101 Dalmations when Cruella is driving her car like a lunatic, Paris had that energy down pat.

- Grace - I liked her character though there are some problems that I’ll get to later. But well written and another character who doesn’t immediately fall head over heels in love with Ethan. I liked that she was smart and didn’t trust people just because they asked her to. She had reason to be wary and I appreciated that.

- The stunts - This is a given. The stunts get bigger and more outrageous with every progressing Mission Impossible film and this one was no different. The bike-jumping-off-the-cliff is the one that they’ve pushed the most in their marketing, but there’s one more near the end that’s probably way more stressful.

THE BAD:

- The stunts - The stunts in the film overpowered the plot. There is such a thing as 'too much of a good thing’ and the stunts in this film definitely fall into that category. There was something new happening every few scenes and some of the stunts scenes also just went on for a little too long.

- The Death of Ilsa Faust - This one just drove me mad with rage. She is canonically as good as Ethan, his equal in every way and was set-up as a foil to him, often a little more ruthless than him and willing to make tough decisions even if that meant going against Ethan and his team, people she clearly cares about.

It’s not just that she died, but the way she died. She gets stabbed by Gabriel and actually died alone, by the time Ethan finds her, she’s already gone. She died alone on a fucking bridge and that’s just a damn shame.

To add insult to injury, the way they’ve set-up Grace as an immediate replacement for Ilsa, to the extent that in the very next scene, she’s part of the team as if she had always been there. It’s like the film is telling you that female characters are of little consequence and replaceable. This was also so damn blatant that yet again, it pulled me out of the film. I couldn’t believe that it was handled in such ham-handed way. It also made me dislike Grace on principle.

Her death also stings because Benji and Luther were right there and they’ve been there since the third (fourth?) film and are still alive and kicking. If we were meant to have a meaningful loss for Ethan, why couldn’t it either of the 2 dudes? Also, it is possible to have more than 1 woman on the team. There’s no rule that states that the addition of the new female character must be facilitated by the death of the previous woman on the team. There are SOOOO many films guilty of this (looking at you Pacific Rim 2, which killed off Mako Mori and then replaced her with Liwen Shao)

THE THING THAT GIVES ME PAUSE:

The only thing that gives me pause is the way Ilsa’s death was handled. It’s so badly done that it almost feels like a different film. My theory is that Ilsa is actually alive and will return in the next film. The whole thing was badly handled on purpose.

Now hear me out, early on in the film, Ethan and Ilsa fake her death to get the American intelligence agencies off her back. From the way it’s shot, it’s immediately apparent that she’s not dead. And they reveal very quickly that she’s still alive.

When she reunites with the team, the whole lot of them get into an argument about acceptable losses and that the mission is more important than any member of the team (very subtle-R-us) and then to no one’s surprise, it is Ilsa who goes and talks to Ethan and they have a very awkward hug. Ilsa and Ethan’s romance, thus far, was played with great subtlety. they’re not very touchy-feely with each other. They show their love in how far they’re willing to go for each other. It’s the sexual tension that is the real draw for these two. It’s a strange kind of intimacy which is very different from all of his previous romantic partners.

So we got that awkward scene and by then it is glaringly obvious who’s gonna die. Ilsa has a sword fight with Gabriel, she gets stabbed and then dies. But here’s the thing, every thing I said earlier about how it was handled just doesn’t feel right. McQuarrie is a better writer and director and I expect him do better because he has consistently done better in the last two films.

We are constantly told that The Entity can already see ALL of the possible approaches that Ethan can think of. It can see 10 steps ahead of everyone on the team. So how do you beat a machine that has already seen all of your upcoming moves and put in counter-attacks? You do something it can’t predict. If both Gabriel, Grace and pretty much everyone concerned thinks Ilsa is dead, it gives her the perfect opportunity to blindside The Entity. She’s the piece of the puzzle that The Entity can’t see coming.

Repetition: Gabriel already killed Ethan’s past love interest, it is so damn lazy of the filmmakers to make him kill the current love interest (although Ilsa is so much more than a mere love interest) Not to mention, Gabriel stabs Paris in almost the exact same place as he did Ilsa and she managed to live and even saved Ethan and Grace’s lives.

If however, this is the end of the road for Ilsa Faust, it was a damn shame for such an amazing character to get such an anti-climactic end. It was a disappointing end for a character that had very quickly become one of the best parts of the series.

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Best of 2023 Movies #1: Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Part One

Not many franchises can go to 7 movies.

Unless it happens to be based on a universally beloved source. Or made specifically for a medium.

Ever rarer that each installment since bottoming out in number two has gotten better and better with each production.

So it makes sense that the years best film comes from a venerable source, The ever speedy Tom Cruise and the series that not many people born after 2000 realize was based on a tv show.

The Seventh Mission Impossible sees Ethan Hunt and company go against an Artificial Intelligence known as The Entity. Controlled by a bisected key, governments seek it out while Ethan accompanies Luther and Benji to get the key and destroy it.

Bringing disavowed agent Isla Faust along Ethan comes across a duo from his past. The former IMF head Eugene Kittridge now CIA director. As well as a human broker for the Entity named Gabriel.

When a thief named Grace crosses into the mission, it now becomes a scramble as multiple parties converge for the key that’ll decide the fate of many.

As mentioned, everything that this series does is continued escalation.

Tom Running, Benji and Luther with the tech, support players coming into their own is all standard for this by now.

But how Christopher McQuarrie manages to take what was once a one off director showcase and has now partnered with Tom for a showcase of technical wizardry is remarkable.

The practicality of both the infamous cliff jump off of motorcycle, and the final train battle really says it all.

And everyone else including Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, newbies Hayley Atwell and Pom Klementieff, and old favorite Henry Czerny were all crucial to make this work.

It may be a Part 1 (Though not in hindsight thanks to the strikes) But if anyone can continue to do impossible work like this.

It’s Tom Cruise and Company.

SUM 22: Seven movies in and Tom Cruise continues a sheer masterstroke of franchise longevity via Ethan Hunt and the best movie of 2023

[chieftyphoonchaos]

You have no idea the power I represent. It knows your story and how it ends

The Entity The McQtity 😂😜

Who is next after Ilsa Ethan????

Your friends Benji or Luther....

Or you daughter….???I reunite her with her mother???

If anything happens to them, there’s no place that I won’t go to kill both of you and your God.....That is written!!!

[atwellfilm]

She was so scared 😟

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING

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Couples being hand cuffed together while they have to run from danger is honestly my favorite trope

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I love this scene 🤣

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[devcica]

Seen the new Mission: Impossible. Like it, it's ton of action(not always logical...🤷‍♀️), but in some moments it's like episode of Black Mirror...

Ethan Hunt is still snack, but ladies in this movie 😍, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell, but especially Rebecca Ferguson and Pom Klementieff ❤️.

[moviewarfare]

A Review of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)”

Mission Impossible is one of those franchises that started rough but got better as more entries were made. The previous entry, Mission Impossible Fallout, might be one of the best action movies ever made. Of course, I was massively hyped for the next entry but I had a slight worry when I heard it was going to split into parts. Does the Mission Impossible franchise continue to cruise upwards or this time a mission failure?

Let's start with the reason that many watch this franchise, the action and stunts. Tom Cruise continues to be one of the few proper action stars as he does dangerous stunts for our entertainment. This entry is no exception as he rides a motorbike off a cliff, speed gliding and does a fight sequence on a train reminiscent of the first film. Tom doing it for real, makes the sequence feel more real and it certainly shows in the way these scenes are shot. In terms of action set pieces, the airport scene is incredibly tense with how many groups trying to mess or hunt the IMF. The Rome car chase is a thrilling 20 minutes of pure adrenaline and comedic joy. The 3rd act with the train is an awesome, stellar and gripping delight to watch.  Lorne Balfe returns from Mission Impossible Fallout to do the score for the film and he delivers yet again. His score makes every action scene more impactful and the emotional stuff hit harder.

All the returning actors continue to give great performances but the new character Grace played by Hayley Atwell is a highlight. I appreciate that she isn't an agent like Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson).  She is an amazing thief that adds a bit of chaos to everything while not being truly loyal to the hero or villain's cause. Grace is not accustomed to the shenanigans of the IMF so she adds an interesting POV to what is going on in the plot. There is also great chemistry between Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell which makes their scenes together really enjoyable. Henry Czerny returns as Kittridge from the first Mission Impossible and he is still great as he was 27 years ago. The weird rivalry and antagonism between his character and Ethan are fun to watch. There is a big MacGuffin in the plot called "The Entity" which is A.I. and this is so different for Mission Impossible which has it be a bomb or virus. The Entity is quite scary because it is very fitting for the time we currently live in and feels quite possible in real life. The Entity feels like the real villain.

The human villains, Gabriel (Esai Morales) and Paris (Pom Klementieff) are sadly quite disappointing. It was great to have villains that aren't agents going evil or arms dealers like in past films. Gabriel even has a connection to Ethan's past which makes him a more personal villain. Unfortunately, they aren't explored much whatsoever and Gabriel himself doesn't become truly involved until over halfway through the film. Paris feels like a James Bond henchman and Gabriel ends up feeling like a person for Ethan to punch rather than a compelling antagonist.  The stunts and action are great but they are a little underwhelming when compared to how amazing the stunts were in Mission Impossible Fallout. It seems Fallout set the bar so high that it was too tough to top it.

The script is also a bit weak. There are so many times when the dialogue is just characters mentioning "The Key" all the time. I wish they cut back on this repetition or rephrased some of the dialogue. I also think the intro scene is dumb for reasons I won't state but it really shouldn't have been in the movie. On that note, this being a part 1 does result in a non-complete story. The ending is not as painful as Dune or Spiderverse where it felt like it ended midway through a story. Here, the end feels conclusive for the most part and leaves you at least partially satisfied. It is just clear that many lingering plot threads weren't settled. I am not a big fan of splitting movies into parts so I hope this is not a trend we bring back.

Overall, it is genuinely crazy how the Mission Impossible franchise is still this great 7 movies in. Compared to other long-running franchises, this one still managed to keep me excited for more. I am incredibly hyped for part 2 and can't wait to see Tom Cruise's iconic run again!

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE REVIEW

There comes a point in an ongoing well-received franchise where not every entry can outdo the last. The "Mission: Impossible" franchise has consistently been getting better since the third entry (especially after the fourth one). As the movie continues to rise in quality, there comes a point where they run out of elements to improve upon. Does "Dead Reckoning Part One" fall in this camp?

Tom Cruise once again stars in the seventh entry in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise as Ethan Hunt. This time around, he and his IMF team must stop a secretive artificial intelligence weapon from getting into the wrong hands. The two-part key to this weapon is divided across the country and Ethan and the team must track down the full key before anyone can gain access to the cybernetic weapon.

The "Mission: Impossible" franchise has become known for its dangerous stunts and practical special effects, and "Dead Reckoning Part One" delivers strongly with them. It's fascinating to compare two summer blockbusters, "Fast X" and "Dead Reckoning Part One" both have car chases in Venice, Italy and realize how much more creative and exciting "Dead Reckoning Part One" sequence is based on real stunt driving and creative situational writing. Right when audiences think they've seen it all, the final action set piece arrives, leaving the film on the highest of notes.

The performances all around continue to be great. Of course, Tom Cruise showcases his stardom by executing all these stunts, but everyone is also pulling their weight. The two standouts are Vanessa Kirby and a newcomer to the franchise Hayley Atwell. This time, Kirby makes a much bigger impression in her scenes and has to balance charm, menace, and fear. Right when she enters the movie, Atwell completely steals the movie with her highly skilled, but imperfect character. Atwell does a fantastic job playing up her character's pick-pocketing skills, but also not being perfect at every other skill needed for the mission.

"Dead Reckoning Part One" is a really good movie, but it is a minor step down from the other spectacular entries. With the marketing showcasing so much behind-the-scene footage of the various stunts, there's little surprise as to where the action scenes are going. Especially with a special look featurette showcasing the stages of the Venice car chase, the wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement is limited when spoiled of each set piece. While the story is convoluted and purposely a secondary element below the action, the movie is fairly predictable and has a mystery to which audiences immediately know the answer from the first scene.

Absolutely, "Dead Reckoning Part One" is considered a win and a must-see on the big screen, but it doesn't reach the heights of other entries in the franchise. While the anticipation for "Dead Reckoning Part Two" is limited based on the clean-cut ending spot in this film, audiences can expect nothing but edge-of-your-seat action in both this entry and its upcoming second half.

8/10