Mission: Impossible Movie
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Expect the Impossible
Movie based on the television series finds Jim Phelps and his team charged with stopping a traitor from stealing and selling classified material. Everything was going well until the man they are following and all of the team are inexplicably killed except for Ethan Hunt. Ethan then calls the Director and goes to meet him when he discovers that the whole mission was to ferret a mole that they have been suspicious of for some time. The Director shows evidence that hints that Ethan's the one they have been looking for but Ethan knows that he is not, so he escapes. Ethan then arranges to meet the buyer and whom he warns against using the material he has and when they meet he offers to get what he paid for in exchange for telling whom the mole is. Ethan, along with Phelps' wife Claire recruits two disavowed agents to help him which won't be easy.
| Jean Reno | Franz Krieger |
| Tom Cruise | Ethan Hunt |
| Jon Voight | Jim Phelps |
| Ving Rhames | Luther Stickell |
| Emmanuelle Béart | Claire Phelps |
| Henry Czerny | Eugene Kittridge |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | Sarah Davies |
| Vanessa Redgrave | Max |
| Dale Dye | Frank Barnes |
| Marcel Iures | Alexander Golitsyn |
| Ion Caramitru | Zozimov |
| Ingeborga Dapkunaite | Hannah Williams |
| Valentina Yakunina | Drunken Female IMF Agent |
| Marek Vasut | Drunken Male IMF Agent |
| Nathan Osgood | Kittridge Technician |
| Brian De Palma |
6.60 out of 10 (38179 votes)
Visitor Reviews
hey!! what happened to the script???
posted on 18 Aug 2009soo confusing that you dont care about the plot in a very very short time - otherwise loaded with jazzy tricks - this is america's answer to britain's james bond - good try guys, next time think abt the plot as well.still, pretty engaging, apart from the lack of a coherent plot, theres nothing wrong with the movie - solid entertainment!!!a very entertaining 6
One of the worst films.
posted on 06 Aug 2009This film is one of the worst I've seen. Why? It is very complex, maybe even too complex for those who like those "a close shave" scenes. The helicopter rotor is stopping right in front of his head, where else? The helicopter flies into the tunnel- why not? These scenes are all so illogical, maybe even too illogical for those who like a complicated plot- who's dead, who isn't, who killed who. That's where the cat is biting its tail. Overall rating: 2/10. Sorry.
An extra long, modernized and enhanced episode
posted on 28 Jun 2009I've never been very keen on movies that are based on old(er) TV-series, because I've never seen the point of them, except for trying to make even more money out of a good concept of course. In a way Mission Impossible isn't any different from other movies that have been based on a series, but it still is good enough to keep you entertained for a couple of hours. Not that it is all that original. Of course it has been modernized and enhanced by using the latest special effects and computer animation their budget could buy and yes it all looks very spectacular, but in fact this isn't much else but a longer version of an average episode.Ethan Hunt, an American agent of a secret service called the IMF, is believed to be disloyal to his employer and is suspected of having killed almost his entire team of spies. He isn't the real traitor and knows that someone else in his team or in his secret service is the real bad guy. He has to find out what really happened and who is the guy they are looking for. In the meanwhile he has to stay out of the hands of some assassins who are send after him. Will he survive? Will he find out the shocking truth? It's up to you to discover...Don't expect an excellent and mind blowing story line. If it wasn't for the, especially at that time, stunning special effects and many plot twists, this movie would have gone by unnoticed. In fact this movie is nothing more but a 110 minutes taking roller-coaster ride. It's fun to do, but not for too many times in a row. I guess the true fans of the series will be the ones who love this movie the most. Even though I called it nothing more but a longer episode, I still give it a 7/10. It's OK, without being really special
1 point for Mission : Impossible
posted on 25 Jun 2009I really like the series with Peter Grave. 171 episodes between 1966 and 1973 and 35 episodes between 1988 and 1990 who shows Jim Phelps and his team saving the good against the bad. And make of the character of Jim Phelps a traitor was too much for me; it was simply disrespectful for all person who knows the 2 series. It was better to kill the character in mission than make him an traitor. Now, if I forget the series, my vote will be an 6. The train under the Channel was really Too much. An helicopter behind a train in a tunnel. The explosion of this helicopter who only punch Tom Cruise back on the train. The rest of the movie was better. I like the scene with the explosion of the aquarium. Sorry for my English but my mother-tongue is french.
forgettable
posted on 22 Jun 2009Tom Cruise rewrites popular culture. The clever, effective intelligence strikeforce of the 1960's is here a group of amoral crumbs (except, of course, for straightshooter Tom); and the most evil is . . . Jim Phelps?!?!? Oh, please. A silly premise (someone is killing off MI team members) leads to a silly theme (Tom must find out who is doing it - all by himself, except for a small army of superspies who he conjures out of thin air join him), which leads to a silly plot device (the CIA has a super-duper secure room, with man-sized ventilation ducts that lead right to it, so Tom and his people use them, then drop a smoke bomb, and conjure up a fire engine out of thin air, and then just walk out of CIA headquarters, while the security alarms are going off -- yeah, right), which leads to a silly climactic scene (in which one of the bad guys is stupid enough to try to fly a helicopter into the "Chunnel"), and a silly unmasking (superspy Jim Phelps is fooled by superdoofus Tom Cruise). What it adds up to is not an homage, but an unintended parody of "Mission Impossible". What is it about Tom Cruise's generation that must try and rewrite (stupidly) their forebear's work? (For surely what is this but his generation trying to childishly claim they are smarter than their fathers?) This trend makes me very angry -- because his generation is my generation, and I'd hate to be lumped in with it.
Ego vehicle
posted on 19 Jun 2009It's disgusting Tom Cruise turned a clever, fun, ensemble show into yet another big effect vehicle for his mammoth ego. I could hardly believe my eyes when in the first few minutes Cruise (his movie, I hold him responsible) kills off his entire team (which consists by and large of far more talented actors) just so he can do his lone wolf vengeance thing ("this time it's personal!"). In those few minutes, he destroyed any relationship the movie had to the show. It's a disgrace. I've never liked Tom Cruise, but his astonishingly arrogant appropriation and destruction of the Mission:Impossible theme is a new low.Aside from this, the movie itself is utterly formulaic, uniting the implausible with the predictable. Jean Reno is good in anything, but no one can save this.
Very clever thriller
posted on 16 Jun 2009For those who have not seen the original Mission Impossible, it is a real shame. While the other flicks offer plenty of explosions and cool action sequences, the original remains the best for it's interesting plot twists, some decent acting, and a well developed element of suspense that's lacking in the later pictures.To reveal any of the plot would be a disservice: it certainly has some pretty interesting occurrences that should be seen for full effect. What really makes this great though is De Palma's direction. Unlike the later flicks, key scenes are drawn out: there is a real Spense of suspense that is rarely achieved. Three key action scenes come to mind, and there all extremely cool: it's just a shame that Criuse couldn't enlist the services of more experienced director's later in the franchise.A memorable, well executed thriller.
I was very disappointed
posted on 13 Jun 2009I'm a huge fan of the original Mission: Impossible television series on which this was based. When it was announced that a movie version would be made, I naively got very excited with anticipation of seeing it. I read every scrap of information published about the movie before its release. However, when I saw it, I was very disappointed. This wasn't Mission: Impossible at all but a Tom Cruise action vehicle. I never bothered to see any of sequels. It's too bad that a whole generation of movie goers will think that THIS is Mission: Impossible without ever having seen the brilliant television series. It doesn't surprise me that Greg Morris walked out in the middle of this film and said "It's an abomination." Because Tom Cruise has tainted M:I's image so badly, no one will ever make a television show or motion picture that faithfully captures the essence of M:I... at least not during Mr. Cruise's lifetime or mine. Thanks a lot, Tom.
** out of 5
posted on 10 Jun 2009Director Brian DE Palma brings us this thriller based on the 60's TV show that is from the beginning very confusing, often tedious and overall a big dissapointment. This over long film stars Tom Cruise as secret agent Ethan Hunt who's whole team is killed off after their mission goes horribly worng, but after investigating the situation he sees that nothing is reallt what it seems. If your brain isn't hurting by the end you are delighted to a great action scene on the top of a train whichk really is the only worth while part of the movie.
Standby, connecting to Internet
posted on 20 May 2009Yes that's the sort of technology showcased in this 8-year-old blockbuster, which is sadly already very out of date. Film starts out well, interesting, and clever, but somewhere after the first half hour unravels utterly. The plausibility goes directly from Hollywood cool downhill straight into Superman comic book land. It's way too much to itemize. I guess James Bond has been doing that sort of thing for years, but only recently have they too crossed the insult your intelligence line. MI has some very exciting and suspenseful moments, and a cast and a half to enact them for us. I just wish it had been toned down action technology wise, and beefed up with story believability or replaced a few of the tedious double crosses with um...a plot? Would have been quite good. Remember Dragnet '87? When it was over you thought to yourself, 'I do believe the TV theme music was the best part.' Deja Vu!
Underappreciated
posted on 14 May 2009Despite the somewhat impersonal and antiseptic feel of this summer of '96 blockbuster film, MI is an excellent espionage thriller. It relies more on plot than mindless action. The plot is not incomprehensible. Just pay attention! If people don't get it, it's likely because they are so used to getting hit over the head and expect everything to be spread on a platter without any active thinking on their part. The action sequences feel as if they serve the story not vice versa and among the highlights are the truly memorable break in to CIA headquarters and the sequence on the train. A competent cast brings the various characters to life. As far as box office receipts go, Ethan Hunt appears to have surpassed James Bond as the public's superspy of choice. But will Hunt ever have 20 films? Only time will tell. I look forward to MI:3.
Entertaining but ticked me off
posted on 02 May 2009This was an entertaining film. OK, the stunts may have been a little implausible (most movie stunts are anyway) and it may have deviated significantly from the ensemble nature of the series, but I thought that it stood up well on its own as a spy film. Some found it too difficult to follow, but to me that kind of challenge makes for interesting viewing.What really ticked me off was the treatment of the Jim Phelps character (I guess the film's been out long enough to reveal that they made him the bad guy). This simply wasn't nessesary. Not only did they make the good guy of the old series the villain of the movie, they made him a particularly vile and nasty one. This is a bit like having Batman team up with the Joker or James Bond decide to go for the bucks and to hell with the rest of the world. Although I enjoyed the movie, I will always hold a bit of a grudge against it for such a lapse of good judgement.
The mission has become possible
posted on 29 Apr 2009Brian De Palma completed the impossible mission in 1996; he made "Mission:Impossible."This is one of the best movies I`ve ever seen in my life. The first time I watched it I didn`t understand so much of the plot(the movie was thrilling back then also of course), but now, when I`ve seen it several times, I understood it more and more. And it just got better and better.It`s still getting better and better. I don`t know where it will stop.And just so you know it; this one is much better than John Woo`s sequel.
Uneven and with some plot holes but remains interesting
posted on 23 Apr 2009This is a Brian De Palma film so one needs to remember that he doesn't usually care about the plot. Here also, there are numerous plot holes and the film frequently stalls for no reason. Still, its strangely watchable as it concentrates on three major episodes in Prague, Langely (Virgina) and the Channel Tunnel. The acting is adequate though Jon Voight is strangely muted. Tom Cruise has a long but spectacular stunt (MINOR SPOILERS) inside CIA headquarters that's gripping to watch. The climax feels perfunctory and the addition of loud explosions seems a bit forced. In general, it's worth seeing at least once on television/DVD.Overall 6/10
S10 Reviews: Mission: Impossible (1996)
posted on 20 Apr 2009Impossible Missions Force operative Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is on the run when a mission goes horribly wrong and his fellow teammates are killed. The mission to protect the list and identities of all the undercover operatives failed and Hunt is set up to take the blame. Hunt must get to the bottom of the conspiracy, find the list and save his name.The small screen classic finally gets a big screen treatment. Brian DePalma directs a reasonably taunt action thriller that diverges a bit for the original series but since this is a star vehicle for Cruise that is to be expected. The acting seems a bit stiff throughout 'Mission' but it moves at a solid pace and has a few cool action setpieces. A few cheesy digital effects aside 'Mission: Impossible' is a solid action franchise starter.
Destroys everything that made the series fabulous RATING=A BIG ZERO
posted on 17 Apr 2009In buying the theme song and series name Tom Cruise bought the loyal viewership to the original TV series. The he blew what made the series fabulous right to hell. What a piece of garbage. What made the original series so great was that every character had a strength and a gift that, in lateral motion with the others, allowed the impossible mission to be achieved almost magically, though appearances to the contrary had one believe (until the end) the mission was falling apart.Tom Cruise's MI used the very premise of the TV series as the hook for his movie. Then he immediately destroys that premise: the team, each member a unique character who, though acting independently, was a essential cog in a well oiled machine. And the sequels were even worse. What utter garbage. And a blight on the name that was "Mission Impossible"
Very Underrated
posted on 17 Apr 2009The most frequent complaint I hear about Mission: Impossible is that the plot is too complex, too hard to follow. But that's what sets this apart from other gun-shooting, stuff-blowing-up movies. Instead of just being eye candy, like most (but not all) action films, Mission: Impossible has a little substance to it.Ethan Hunt (Cruise) is on the run from his own government organization, because he is suspected of playing a part in the death of his entire operating team. He must work as a rogue agent, outsmarting the very men who trained him to become a ghost. The plot twists and turns every which way as the movie progresses, until you are certain that there is nobody Ethan can trust.The cinematography in this film stands out. The action sequences are few and far between, but are completely original and simply fun to watch. And who can forget the famous scene where Ethan enters the white super-security room, tethered to the ceiling? How could you not be on the edge of your seat? I recommend this movie for all.
Cruising Around
posted on 19 Feb 2009Twisted, confusing and action packed. This film makes you think that you're playing chess, with all the action of a James Bond film. Its Mission Impossible! While this film has an amazing array of gadgets, girls and gizmos it also adds to its reputation with its amazing death-defying stunts, and pyrotechnics that make you grab your seat. This is definitely the film of the year, without a doubt.The film starts off with a scene, seen through a camera in black and white, with a police officer interrogating a suspect. This scene is in another language, that instantly throws us off thinking that this is the enemy, but after the interrogation the man walks up to the door and peels off a rubber mask, and behold the glory that is, the action hero himself, Tom Cruise.Brian De Palma (director of The Untouchables, Scarface) directs Mission Impossible, giving us action, great explosions, close calls and intense scenes immediately after the starting credits.The director aims a small story at the start to lead up to the rest of the film, starting with a mission where all goes well until a few close calls with the target, and then it all goes wrong.Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), Jim (Jon Voight), Clair (Emmanuelle Bèart) and Jack infiltrate a party looking for their suspect who has the first half of the "NOC" list, a list of all the names of agents around the world. The "NOC" list is in two halves, the first half is held by the suspect and that contains all of the agents codenames, and the second disk contains the code names changed to real names, so both disks are needed.In the starting mission scene Tom Cruise is no-where in sight, until the early scene where he takes off his mask showing his disguise as an old man.There were many factors about this film which make it so amazing and so exciting. One of them is the rubber masks Tom Cruise keeps appearing from behind. These are definitely going to become a small famous thing to be related with Mission Impossible because it makes Mission Impossible "Mission Impossible".The life-threatening situations are dotted all over the place in Mission Impossible, making you really think about the situation.When I first watched Mission Impossible I thought I had everything sorted out and knew who was on who's side, but then when everything comes together it takes you a while to think it over an then you start appreciating the complexity of it all.Cruise is his usual self in this film as he is in all if his films, outstanding stunts and action, and soggy, floppy romance. Tom Cruise is meant only for action, when it comes down to romance, he just doesn't make it.So, all in all, wow. This is definitely one for the collections!
A nice movie
posted on 13 Feb 2009Mission Impossible is a good entertaining movie. The +points of the movie are 1. Tom cruise: Tom cruise performance is awesome. 2. Stunts: Stunts are really very good. especially the one while copying the file from computer. Even though the story is ordinary one, presentation is good. Its just like Bond movies. But U cant find Mr. Cruise's wonderful performance there. Its Bond movie-Bond+Tom Cruise. But climax is not well framed. Looks comical where agent Hunk fighting on the top of super fast train and Helicopter following. Climax could have been formed better. Overall its good and entertaining. Thanks Mr. Cruise for wonderful performance.
Its a Decent Adaptation to the Big Screen
posted on 21 Aug 2009Tom Cruise Ethan Hunt, a secret agent framed for the deaths of his espionage team, is on the run from government assassins, as he tries to uncover the shocking who's and why's of his setup.Cruise performs well in the role, and the support from Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Beart, Jean Reno, Ving Rhames and more is strong and definitely adds plenty of body to the film.With some good intrigue and tension, a few breathtaking stunts and a strong conspiracy style plot; Mission Impossible is a decent adaptation of the original series, without really being too familiar.7/10 but should have been better