I hope that the decision to do away with the number, and go with the title of 'Ghost Protocol', is less about leaving the door open for the franchise to continue an more about taking your mind off the fact that there were 3 other movies previous to this one.
Let me start by saying that I thought the film was good. It has the locations, the gadgets, and the action sequences. If the high rise antics in Dubai don't get your blood pumping, the subsequent chase through the sandstorm is fantastic.
There are only two things that let it down:
- I was constantly reminded that Tom Cruise is nearly 50, and now, 16 years after first appearing on our screens as Ethan Hunt, is staring to show his age. Now don't get me wrong, I hope I look as good at 50, and am even half as active. I just think it's time to leave this character alone now.
- The cameo by Ving Rhames. This is for the very same reason. He just doesn't look good, and certainly not like a secret agent anymore.
The bottom line with this, is that you get exactly what you expect. With the added bonus of it being visually stunning, from both an action and location point of view.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go and feel old myself....Mission Impossible....1996!! That's 16 years ago!! Damn.
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