It may be rare for the sixth installment in a decades-old franchise to garner critical traction — but it’s not impossible. “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” the latest in the Tom Cruise action saga, had its world premiere on Wednesday night, and early reactions from critics are laudatory, praising director Christopher McQuarrie and Cruise for pulling off what some are calling the franchise’s greatest stunt yet. Variety senior features writer Andrew Barker tweeted his response to the Cruise caper, admitting, “I had basically zero idea what was supposed to be happening, plot- or character-wise, for the first 2/3 of the new ‘Mission Impossible.’ This did not bother me whatsoever.” I had basically zero idea what was supposed to be happening, plot- or character-wise, for the first 2/3 of the new Mission Impossible. This did not bother me whatsoever. — Andrew Barker (@barkerrant) July 12, 2018 The movie sees the return of Cruise’s Ethan Hunt, as he reunites with his old team and allies as they race to complete one of their most demanding missions yet. Variety.com editor Stuart Oldham took to Twitter to praise the film as well, calling it “phenomenal” and “a blistering caper with echoes of ‘The Dark Knight. '” "Mission Impossible: Fallout" is phenomenal, a blistering caper w/ echoes of The Dark Knight. Bravo @chrismcquarrie — Stuart Oldham (@s_oldham) July 12, 2018 Critics, editors, and writers from several other entertainment publications have also hopped on the “Impossible” train. IndieWire’s David Ehrlich wrote, “‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ is easily the best action movie since ‘Fury Road.’ Just god-level stuff. The highest praise I can give a movie: I’m not even mad it’s making me late to Radiohead.” MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — FALLOUT is easily the best action movie since Fury Road. just god-level stuff. the highest praise I can give a movie: I’m not even mad it’s making me late to Radiohead. — david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) July 12, 2018 Many have praised Cruise, in particular, for his performance as an actor and stuntman. The action star has a reputation for performing nearly all of his own stunts. Fox 32’s Jake Hamilton questioned if the movie industry will produce “another star like Tom Cruise in our lifetime,” while Access Hollywood’s Scott Mantz wrote, “Nobody does it better than Tom Cruise!” HOLY. ****. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — FALLOUT is a freakin’ cinematic shot of adrenaline to the heart. The most complete, balanced and awe-inspiring MISSION. They don’t make movies like this anymore — and I don’t know if we’ll ever see another star like @TomCruise in our lifetime. pic.twitter.com/VtZc5A1TcX — Jake Hamilton (@JakesTakes) July 11, 2018 Nobody does it better than #TomCruise!! #MissionImpossibleFallout is fantastic! Smart, fun, edge-of your-seat thrills, amazing action! The best action movie of the year! As good as Ghost Protocol & Rogue Nation! Accept this mission! @TomCruise pic.twitter.com/VBOccQNNEb — Scott Mantz (@MovieMantz) July 12, 2018 But not everyone is convinced of “Fallout’s” superiority in the saga. Journalist Valerie Complex also chimed in, writing, “Walked out of ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ thinking: wow, ‘Ghost Protocol’ is still the best in the franchise.” Walked out of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT thinking: wow, Ghost Protocol is still the best in the franchise. #MissionImpossibleFallout — Valerie Complex♓️♎️♋️ (@ValerieComplex) July 12, 2018 “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” starring Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, and Henry Cavill, hits theaters on July 27. See more reactions below. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT. This movie is sex. — Bilge Ebiri (@BilgeEbiri) July 12, 2018 MISSION IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT at one point caused me to involuntarily make this noise: “AHOOO” — David Sims (@davidlsims) July 12, 2018 Mission Impossible: Fallout is AMAZING. Best movie of the Summer. You must see it on the biggest screen possible. #MissionImpossibleFallOut — Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) July 12, 2018 The acting Rebecca Ferguson can do through a fucking motorcycle helmet is amazing. The CGI justice league mustache was worth it because Cavill’s “Fallout” bathroom fight is legendary. Tom Cruise you’re a psycho, never change. #MissionImpossibleFallout — Zack Sharf (@ZSharf) July 12, 2018 Just walked out of #MissionImpossibleFallout, which is absolutely fantastic. This movie entertains you in every which way – incredible action sequences, nail-biting suspense & hands down the series best finale yet. My favorite movie of the summer right there – loved every second pic.twitter.com/hWUnI7P2jQ — Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) July 9, 2018 https://twitter.com/katerbland/status/1017213239166406658 #MissionImpossibleFallout is NUTS. Two and a half hours of non-stop insanely well shot, choreographed and performed action sequences. Gimme more, @chrismcquarrie!! — Perrinormal Activity (@PNemiroff) July 12, 2018 https://twitter.com/andrewfreund/status/1016782131681480705 In terms of pacing and scale, #MissionImpossibleFallout earns comparisons to THE DARK KNIGHT and MAD MAX FURY ROAD. Its drama is pretty slight, so as a whole it's solidly in the middle of the M:I pack. Still, it's dynamite IMAX-worthy entertainment. pic.twitter.com/02jlqcmXXu — Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) July 12, 2018 Just saw #MissionImpossibleFallout. This franchise defies logic, keeps getting better with every installment. Fallout is arguably one of the most enjoyable and finely crafted of the series. — Alexis Loinaz (@alexisloinaz) July 12, 2018 #MissionImpossibleFallout is so good, I’m going to have problems getting to sleep tonight. The best since the first, and maybe ever? I think that might actually be true? — Adam B. Vary Scared…SO VOTE, PLEASE AND THANK YOU (@adambvary) July 12, 2018 Oh man the action in #MissionImpossibleFallout is unbelievable! 💪 I’m not sure that @TomCruise is human. The amount of stunts he pulls off in this is mind blowing… especially with a broken freaking leg! pic.twitter.com/Fchu5LtfyA — Chris Van Vliet (@ChrisVanVliet) July 10, 2018 Happy to report #MissionImpossibleFallout is a fantastic movie that's absolutely loaded with *insane* action and edge of your seat holy shit moments. Not sure how @TomCruise keeps raising the bar but I'm so happy he does. The bathroom fight scene alone is worth price of admission pic.twitter.com/FPhnz37VCK — Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 9, 2018 We saw #MissionImpossibleFallout last night, and holy sh**, @chrismcquarrie has delivered the grittiest and biggest “Mission” yet. And that bathroom fight, tho? *chef’s kiss pic.twitter.com/T9ohiyhewq — moviefone (@moviefone) July 10, 2018 #MissionImpossibleFallout is a complete blast. Easily the best movie of the summer. How does this series keep getting better? pic.twitter.com/TojeuzvOLD — Kyle Vote But Make It Spooky Anderson (@KyleDAnderson) July 12, 2018 Just saw #MissionImpossibleFallout – it was the very 1st screening of the film with lots of the cast and team in the room. @chrismcquarrie said it was finished 5 days ago. I'm not sure how he keeps upping his game but @TomCruise is fantastic. Stuntman, action hero extraordinaire. — Eve Jackson (@evelinginparis) July 10, 2018<doc-sep>The latest Mission: Impossible installment, Fallout, had its world premiere in Paris last night, and the early reactions are in. Those lucky enough to attend were blown away, buzzing on Twitter that Tom Cruise is in prime form, that the action sequences, particularly one set in a bathroom, are among the best of the franchise and that it is the perfect sequel. The Mission: Impossible franchise is over 20 years old, but Ethan Hunt clearly still has plenty of fight in him. Here, some top Twitter reactions: ADVERTISEMENT Thanks for watching! Visit Website ADVERTISEMENT Thanks for watching! Visit Website ADVERTISEMENT Thanks for watching! Visit Website Mission: Impossible - Fallout features much of the same cast as Rogue Nation, including Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg and Hot 100 nominee Rebecca Ferguson. They are joined by newcomers to the franchise Angela Bassett and Henry Cavill as CIA agents. Here is a summary of the new movie from SyFy: After Syndicate leader Solomon Lane (Sean Harris) slips through the fingers of the IMF, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) finds himself in a race against the clock, trying to prevent a worldwide disaster of nuclear proportions. To make matters worse, the CIA (Angela Bassett and Henry Cavill) are on his tail, with the agency questioning both his motives and his sanity. Ethan's gonna need all the help he can get from his friends Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames, the only actor besides Cruise to be in every movie so far) and Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg), IMF Secretary Alan Hunley (Alec Baldwin), Hunt's wife Julia (Michelle Monaghan), and former MI6 agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson). And even with their collective aid, there's no sure chance of success. The only missing person is Jeremy Renner's William Brandt; Renner was too busy shooting the third and fourth Avengers movies to reprise his role. Mission: Impossible - Fallout hits theaters on July 27. h/t SyFy<doc-sep>
Paramount/Skydance’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout blew up on social media when critics got their first glimpse this week, and as reviews stream in, it’s seeing some of the best notices of the franchise. With international rollout beginning on July 25 and domestic going July 27, cast and crew were on hand for last night’s world premiere in Paris. On a perfect evening in the capital, and with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop, star Tom Cruise declared the movie a “love letter” to the City of Light. Director Christopher McQuarrie, who here makes his 9th movie with Cruise, said he hatched the idea to shoot the majority of Fallout in Paris after the November 2015 terrorist attacks that rocked the city. “I was home and saw what happened here and my heart was broken. It was not the Paris I knew,” he told the crowd. “I immediately called Tom and said ‘I want to take the film to Paris.’ Some were concerned, worried we wouldn’t be safe. Tom said, ‘That’s exactly why we’re going, to show the world it is safe.’” Cruise told the audience inside the Palais de Chaillot, “We truly hope you know this is our love letter to you.” While Cruise’s unprecedented HALO jump has made headlines over the past few weeks, it is one of a series of dazzling action set pieces. Cruise said it was “incredible” to have been able to ride a motorcycle down the Avenue de l’Opéra at 120 kilometers an hour. The chase scenes are particularly notable for their continuity. Often in films, sequences jump from one side of a city to another, but Fallout has a lot of flow-through for sharp-eyed Parisians to note. McQuarrie added his thanks to the city and the Ministry of Culture “for being so tolerant and letting us drive motorcycles through everything nice in Paris,” and to the Prefecture de Police “for closing their eyes.” For the portion of the motorcycle chase scene at the Arc de Triomphe, McQuarrie said they were told it would be impossible. They had two hours to shoot it and the “crew and the city came together. It was amazing.” There are also helicopter and icy clifftop battles as well as an unforgettable bathroom brawl set in the Grand Palais — which we’d gotten a look at during CineEurope in Barcelona last month. It evidently took four weeks to shoot and even the indefatigable Cruise admitted to feeling somewhat battered afterwards. Noting the broken ankle Cruise suffered during a stunt in London, McQuarrie said the shooting schedule had gone to 164 days after starting out at 120 and “stayed relatively on budget,” he smiled. Cruise was asked what goes through his mind when he’s performing these wild stunts and he deadpanned, “Oh, sh*t!” McQuarrie commented he’s never seen Cruise work harder on a film, putting in his all for Fallout. As they walked off the stage, Cruise took time to note the other main event in the capital this weekend, wishing the French football team, “Good luck on Sunday.” The movie is 96% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and looks like a box office winner mid-summer. It does not yet have a China release date owing to the July blackout, but does have Alibaba Pictures in the mix, and should score a nice slot. The M:I 6 folks are taking the action to London tonight.