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This is not just another mission. The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in a global terrorist bombing plot. Ghost Protocol is initiated and Ethan Hunt and his rogue new team must go undercover to ... read more read more...clear their organization's name. No help, no contact, off the grid. You have never seen a mission grittier and more intense than this. -- (C) Paramount

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PG-13, 2 hr. 13 min.

Directed by: Brad Bird

Release Date: December 21, 2011

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  • katykern8261
    May 22, 2012
    katykern8261
    Directed by Brad Bird, Paramount Pictures, 2011

    Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Tom Wilkinson and Simon Pegg.

    Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller

    Question: Anyone sick and tired of sequels? Yeah, me too. However, I just saw Mission Impossible - Ghost Pr... read moreotocol and may have to eat my words about this particular sequel. This one was pretty good!

    I must confess I was actually planning on viewing this movie for one reason and one reason only - Simon Pegg. Yes, you heard that right. Although Tom Cruise makes pretty decent movies I really went to see Ghost Protocol for one of the supporting actors. This is the honest truth. Sure he was in Mission: Impossible 3 but not enough, I say, so I didn't think he would be in the next installment.

    Indulge me for a moment....About six months ago I saw a preview for this one. Well, that's not true. I "heard" the preview as I was sitting in the theatre shielding my eyes as I normally do during previews. Immediately I thought I would skip the film until I heard Simon Pegg's voice and quickly looked at the screen. YAY! There is just something about him that cracks me up and pulls me to see everything he is in. It started with Shaun of the Dead (and I don't even like Zombie movies) and I never looked back. In fact, Simon Pegg was one of the first people I started following on Twitter; and even when I was sick of Twitter awhile back I couldn't cancel my account because his tweets give me the giggles....okay, enough...I will talk about the movie.

    Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol was a thrill ride from beginning to end. I am not kidding. So for you adreline junkies out there - go to the theatre now. You don't even need to finish reading this review....really, go, go now...Oh wait, see it in IMAX. This is the type of film that requires the biggest and best screening available. There is one part that even made me a little queasy due to a certain death-defying act performed by Mr. Cruise because you feel like you are right there within the scene. (How did his "people" allow him to go through something like that?) Now I suppose if you have a fear of heights, you might want to cover your eyes but try not to during this scene. It really was one of the most spectacular stunts I have EVER seen on film. This will not be the same on the TV screen, IPad or laptop, trust me.

    Since this is a thriller I won't go into any detail about the story. However, I will say Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team were given a mission, that they chose to accept, and you are along for the thrill of a lifetime. Also, Simon Pegg (yes, I am mentioning him again) was the great comic relief in this movie, which was needed because your heart pounds so much that you'll require a break from the tension.

    The fourth installment of this series got back to what I enjoyed from the first Mission: Impossible: action, adventure, thriller and no romance. Okay, ladies you might be mad at me for saying that, but there was not a romance story line connected to this one and I was relieved. Well, maybe there was a little one. The second and third installment went too much into a lovey-dovey tale for me with Thandie Newton's character in MI2 and Ethan Hunt's wife in MI3. Now don't get me wrong. I LOVE a good romance but these movies didn't need to cram in another genre to make it watchable for the female population.

    I really don't want to say any more about Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol except to say that if you are gadget nut you will enjoy this movie - a lot. I believe even Q and James Bond would have a difficult time containing their excitement at the amount of cool electronics in this film. There that's it. No more. Now go enjoy this film.

    My favorite thing: Simon Pegg - really! He was in this a lot more and he better be in the next one.

    My least favorite thing: That I actually got a little teary-eyed at the very end. What? You will just have to see why.

    Rating: PG-13
    Length: 126 minutes

    Review: 8 out of 10
  • jlewis07
    May 13, 2012
    jlewis07
    Absolutely the best in a series that I found mediocre until now. Brad Bird by far did the best job among the admittedly good list of directors up until this point (Brian DePalma, John Woo, and J.J. Abrams). The previous three movies either had the problem of too convoluted of a p... read morelot to make sense, or too much action and not enough plot. Ghost Protocol got both right. I liked the cast to this one more than the others too (a couple returners, but Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton were great additions). This is just blockbuster action done right. For the first time in the series, I hope they make another with this cast intact.
  • blkbomb
    May 8, 2012
    blkbomb
    Ethan Hunt: If the Secretary wanted me out of there, it must be pretty bad out here. 

    "No Plan. No Backup. No Choice."

    I haven't seen the previous three installments in the Mission Impossible series in some time, but I would argue from memory that this could possibly be the bes... read moret of the bunch. Ghost Protocol is a fun and exciting action thriller from the opening prison break to the final button push. It's a lot of close calls, skyscraper climbing, and shootouts; but it is done in a way that sets itself apart from the average action film. 

    I especially like the cast in this one. Obviously we are given Tom Cruise who is Ethan Hunt. But I really like the additions of Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg. Renner seems like an obvious choice for a role like this given his past performances in movies like The Hurt Locker and The Town. Simon Pegg on the other hand doesn't seem like a logical choice for a Mission Impossible movie given his filmography, but he fits his character perfectly. The rest of the cast fills out nicely as well. For a film that is mostly all action the acting is surprisingly strong.

    This one sure won't bore you for the two plus hours you are watching for. It's nonstop action but it also remains somewhat intelligent even given the impossible situations. There's a lot to look at. Sandstorms, cars, pretty women, big buildings, and fancy gadgets; the film doesn't go small on anything. Brad Bird leaped from animation to live action without a lull.

    Definitely check this one out if you are a fan of the series or just action films in general. It's one of the better ones to come out in awhile. It shouldn't disappoint and if it does disappoint you, I could hardly see why. 
  • imrealgod
    May 4, 2012
    imrealgod
    I wonder if it'd take a reincarnation or a few more decades of life (if my sufferings choose not to be extinct soon enough) to grow up to have sense enough to grasp this movie. Or if ever. I remember asking at least two times before going for it as to whether I'd be able to get i... read moret. And both the times, the reply was too reassuringly affirmative. I really can't appreciate such pranks. Anyways, talking about the movie, well, I'd do so once I'm eligible. But I've the right to criticize the performance. Not a waste, after all. Simon Pegg (Benji) had the best punch lines of all the characters in the movie, but he fails to deliver 'em. Bad for me that while I was able to get his punch lines, the execution sucked by and large. At first, I noticed only his performance as weak. However as the movie congressed, I found myself victim to more and more of incompetent performances. I felt that not this many actors can perform so marvelously on their own, so probably the director here deserves some credit for it. (And after reading a few reviews herein, one may not help but feel that not so many users could have left pointing this out in their opinions, so probably the ill-considered one is........ whatever you believe.) And no, I'm not taking out on him for the high-fi plot and its ultra high-fi execution. Although I've earned the rights to it. About the movie, well, until then. Nonetheless, it definitely is technically sound and visually enhancing. The rating is based on the viewing experience and is absolutely unbiased. You can count on it. Best if you need not.
  • fb1463751009
    April 30, 2012
    fb1463751009
    The Mission: Impossible's has seen its changes of style, and unfortunately, those changes have dumbed down the series as a whole. M:I 1 took a methodical, patient, and story-driven approach towards the world of espionage, and frankly, it was mesmerizing to witness tension grindin... read moreg through storytelling and dialogue -- not action. Yeah, it was executed with direction being decent at best, but what can we do? Number 2 came along with John Woo taking the helm by saying, "EFF YOU M:I 1!" and took a big pile of crap on top of the pin-droppingly quiet build up the first one patiently made. John Woo's approach: guns blazing with over-the-top action. I like to pull an "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" on the sequel; yeah, it was that bad. After such a disaster, J.J. Abrams took the third one, and it was arguably the best one in the franchise (My personal favorite from the entire M:I series). It was gritty with a sense of danger lurking around ever corner with a personal focused story centered around Ethan Hunt, but at the same time, carrying an ambiance of an epic, globe-trotting story. Even the action wasn't over-the-top; it was fixated on delivering a cohesive balance between action and the narrative. M:I 1 was patient and dialogue driven, M:I 2 was a mind-numbing action flick, and M:I 3 was the definition of a great blockbuster movie. See how the Mission: Impossible series is going through an identity crisis? "Ghost Protocol" comes along and messes things up again by having a very cartoony feel, coupled with dialogue almost as bad as the M:I 2 and a story that's thrown in with no thought.

    "Ghost Protocol" isn't that bad of a movie. Breathtaking cinematography and entertaining set-pieces. However, there's so much word praising this movie to be the best of the series, but I could not disagree more. What's the majority of people saying? The set pieces in "Ghost Protocol" is spectacular. I beg to differ. Though it is entertaining and carries a bit of tension, it's nothing that we haven't seen (except for the hallway scene which, in my book, is the best scene in "Ghost Protocol"). Additionally, every scene exudes a cartoon-like feel, whether it comes down to the extreme focus on gadgetry, the wise ass joking remarks being thrown around during the heat of a mission, the annoying score, or the hunk of cheese drowning the slim story. You take away the entertainment value behind the set-pieces and you get a below average action movie... oh wait, that's like 90% of action movies coming out nowadays anyways. I'm thinking maybe that's why perhaps people are entertained by an average movie, and that is what "Ghost Protocol" simply is -- an average movie. I know some don't agree, but there's way too many flaws. Also, why was Jeremy Renner included in this film? The story behind his character and Cruise's character was uninteresting and the outcome did little to satisfy or spark an interest.

    I really wanted to like "Ghost Protocol" -- I really did, but there's too many flaws to regard is as a memorable action blockbuster. Whether it was the laughable dialogue, the little focus on the narrative, and the unusual decision to deviate from the serious, gritty tone of the Mission: Impossible series towards a cartoony style, "Ghost Protocol" is one of the most overrated movies from recent memory.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    April 21, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    The Mission Impossible series to just get better with each entry. I'm usually not a big fan of this series, always found the series good, but never anything great. For me, Ghost Protocol is the best flick along with the third film. If this is the final entry in the series, they d... read moreefinitely ended it on a high note. Ghost Protocol is action packed from start to finish and delivers non stop thrills. Brilliantly directed, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol is one of the best action films in recent memory and is the best entry in the series along with the third film. There's an impressive cast at hand for this entry in the franchise. Simon Pegg and Jeremy Renner, who happens to be one of my favorite actors delivers on-screen. Pegg tends to bring a lighthearted blend of comic relief to his performance, which is great and works well on-screen. Ghost Protocol is the most skillfully crafted film in the series. The performances and action are great and this is one awesome flick from star to finish. Ghost Protocol is a fun film to watch and is a definite must see for action film buffs. The film is loads of fun, and even if you're not a big fan of the series, you'll probably enjoy the sheer intensity of the action of this film. The cast make this film work better and because of it, it belongs as one of the best action films. Ghost Protocol is a must see for action film fans. Brilliantly acted and directed, this is one film that delivers the thrills. This review will self destruct in five seconds.
  • magnum32004
    April 19, 2012
    magnum32004
    Packed with intense action, sheer excitement and probably the single best action sequence in recent years, "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" is the best film of the series that's even better than the previous installments! It's an adrenaline-fueled roller-coaster ride that d... read moreoesn't stop until it's over!
  • fb619846742
    April 18, 2012
    fb619846742
    An entertaining if unnecessary and completely stupid and over-rated chapter to one of the most drawn out series in memory. Who cares what the plot is at this point, you know you are going to see ridiculous action sequences that always require the suspension of disbelief. Some of ... read morethem are great, some of them make you shake you head and say "No, just....no". That is pretty much all the movies in this series have been about. Sure, it is entertaining, and Tom Cruise is as marketable and talented a movie star as they come, but a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes? What?! Most people will probably enjoy this, I will admit I was definitely entertained, but at the same time could not escape the sheer stupidity on display. A perfect, perfect middle of the road action film that you will not remember at all five years down the line.
  • lewiskendell
    April 2, 2012
    lewiskendell
    After a short hiatus, the Mission Impossiblr franchise is back. And yes, it's still a blast.

    Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is the best pure action flick I've seen in quite a while. There were quite a few "wow" moments where all I could do was stare at what was happening on... read more the screen in amazement. It's just a fun movie, through and through.

    Any Mission Impossible fan will be pleased, and seeing it on the biggest screen possible is a must. It may not can quite match the brutally personal story and ruthless villainous performance of Philip Seymour Hoffman that propelled the third (and still best) movie (both plot and villain are fairly generic, here), but Ghost Protocol tops it as far as the action is concerned and proves that the franchise (and Cruise himself) has lots of gas still left in the tank. I'd love for this cast to stick around and continue the series.
  • phubbs1
    April 1, 2012
    phubbs1
    Well well Mr Cruise you certainly are looking your years these days, no matter how much makeup you trowel on yourself you can't hide it Sir. Yep despite the clear amounts of money he spends to try and keep himself looking about 35, Mr Cruise is really starting to look out of plac... read moree in these types of films. His dyed over straightened hair changes shape in almost every scene and his skin complexion is looking shaky with many wrinkles breaking through, he wouldn't admit it but I think Bluray is a fresh curse for these aging movie heart throbs lol!

    So a thoroughly middle aged Cruise leaps n bounds around yet another impossible mission with his rather oddly cast team of specialists. The first film was quite decent and slightly unique, almost a young 'Bond' adventure, the second had pretty visuals but was merely a huge ego trip for Cruise while the third is possibly the best as a serious action film but not overly violent or bloody.

    The main big issue with this fourth film is thus, we all knew everything about the film before it was released, the big flashy stunt in Dubai was no surprise, with all the hype they killed any big surprises in the film. This problem, although a common issue, wasn't the only problem of the over hyping, the other HUGE problem was that one stunt basically made this film a one trick pony. By this I mean the rest of the film is really rather mundane, nothing special, the only good tense fun part is the 'Burj Khalifa' stunt and that's it, after that its back to being rather mundane again.

    That is how I saw this film, I really wanted to see the 'Burj Khalifa' stunt, it looked amazing and I was shocked to hear Cruise had done such an extreme stunt, when I saw the sequence I wasn't disappointed either as its a very sweaty palm inducing scene haha and executed brilliantly. But that was it, the whole film revolved around that one stunt! I was merely watching and waiting to see that stunt, like waiting for the Titanic to sink in 'Titanic' or the attack on 'Pearl Harbour' in 'Pearl Harbour'...the rest was just filler.

    Don't get me wrong the rest of the film is fine its just not particularly exciting, impressive or sensible that's all. The cast are all average, the humour is average, the ending is weak and Cruise never seems to get hurt much despite falling from great heights many times, jumping out of speeding cars or even driving a car deliberately off a ledge from a huge height (the dumbest least believable scene), he also never seems to have to fight anyone that actually looks threatening.

    In short the film is average accept for that one sequence in Dubai, the third M.I. film is still the best as this new one really seems to be pushing the boundaries of how much of a believeable pummelling and battering 'Ethan Hunt' can take. We get it Tom...your the unstoppable action hero...even at 50.

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Critic Reviews

Roger Moore
March 23, 2012
Roger Moore, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Brad Bird passes his audition for a career as a live-action director. And Ghost Protocol more than makes its bones as an argument for why Tom Cruise should continue in this role as long as his knees, ... Full Review

David Denby
December 30, 2011
David Denby, New Yorker

"Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol" is sheer hurtling mechanism-and it's great silly fun. Full Review

J. R. Jones
December 21, 2011
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

As usual with the series, the movie combines a plot line a toddler could understand with gadgets that would baffle an engineering Ph.D. Full Review

Richard Corliss
December 19, 2011
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

I'm thinking it, so I might as well say it: Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol is no Fast Five. Full Review

Glenn Kenny
December 18, 2011
Glenn Kenny, MSN Movies

...it's pretty much state-of-the-art. Full Review

Colin Covert
December 18, 2011
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

[Bird's] fresh touch gives breathless energy, tremendous excitement and, above all, humor to what could have been a wearying genre exercise. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
December 16, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

Powered by Cruise's moxie, Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol proves that in a Hollywood action-ride culture drenched in fake adrenaline, it's cathartic to encounter the real thing. Full Review

Tom Long
December 16, 2011
Tom Long, Detroit News

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol is top-notch popcorn entertainment, chock-full of dazzling stunts and heroic moments, played out at a near-hysterical pitch. Full Review

Peter Rainer
December 16, 2011
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

Ghost Protocol is a very good thrill ride and Cruise is better than he's been in a long time. Full Review

Peter Howell
December 16, 2011
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

The real mission is to renew a stale franchise, and here Ghost Protocol largely succeeds, on the strength of good action scenes - including an IMAX-enhanced Dubai skyscraper dangle by Cruise - and the... Full Review

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    • Jane Carter: Where's Ethan?
    • Benji Dunn: [points up]
    • Jane Carter: You've got to be kidding me..
    • Jane Carter: This was not a rescue mission?!
    • Ethan Hunt: Let me put to you like this. If the secretary wanted me out of there, then things are really bad out here.
    • Jane Carter: Where's Ethan?
    • William Brandt: What about me?
    • Benji Dunn: You're the helper.
    • William Brandt: Helper umm...
    • Brandt: YOU'RE NOT GONNA MAKE IT!
    • Ethan Hunt: You're not helping!
    • Ethan Hunt: We have to break into the Kremlin.
    • Benji Dunn: Ha! I thought you said the Kremlin. I thought you said the Kremlin.
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