Number six in the series and Tom Cruise continues to do the impossible. Mr. Cruise makes it a point to do his own stunts and writer/director Christopher McQuarrie makes sure you know it's him, whether he's free falling from an airplane, hanging from a helicopter, scaling a mountain, speeding through cities in cars and motorcycles or jumping across rooftops.
Mr. Cruise returns with many of the same characters from the series including Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Alec Baldwin, Sean Harris, Rebecca Fergurson and Michelle Monaghan. New to the series is Angela Bassett, Vanessa Kirby and Henry Cavill.
The action is fast and furious and the stunt work by Mr. Cruise and others is very impressive. There is also welcome humor (much at Mr. Cruise's own expense) and plenty of suspense. The final act of the film, in particular, is designed to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. My only real criticism is, striving to give you every bang for your buck, it runs too long with probably one chase scene too many. Otherwise, this mission is a perfect summer "popcorn" movie. Escapist fun at it's best.
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