So Mission Impossible has a 4th installment. And it’s directed by Brad Bird!! This is in keeping with tradition on the franchise of having a completely new and proven director for each separate film. Maybe they’ll finally let Brad do his San Francisco earthquake movie. He’s put in his time.
Anyway, somebody’s framed Ethan Hunt (Tommy Cruise of Legend fame) for something (for like the 3rd time, weird) and he has a team of disavowed agents and must fix whatever it is (must have missed it) before the Russians (?) destroy the world.
Ok, so let’s not pay too much attention to the plot. There are good guys and bad guys and they’re all hot and they’re going to fight in expensive clothing for your viewing pleasure. That’s really all you need to know.
Jeremy Renner plays a totally pointless character who is in the movie for no reason. Still like him though, he’s underutilized in less serious roles.
And there’s a couple of hot chicks (one good and one bad) who fight each other (yes!).
And Simon Pegg reprising his role from Star Trek, wait that can’t be right…
Anyway, there is one freakishly cool part where Tommy has to climb the world’s tallest building (in Dubai). Some really good shots there that make the ballsack retract a little.
Keep your eyes peeled for the guy who headlined the original Girl with the Dragon Tatoo. He’s a bad guy. Well, I’m pretty sure he’s a bad guy. Whatever.
Anyway, this is a fun light nothing with some great camera work and decent special effects. You just won’t remember much of it when it’s over. Which may be for the best.
All in all, worth a look in the theater. Your ballsack really will contract.