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Tom Cruise defies gravity and expectations in ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.’ Here’s my personal review of the stunts, story, and spectacle.
Let me tell you, as someone who’s followed the Mission: Impossible franchise from the very start, I walked into ‘The Final Reckoning’ with sky-high expectations. Tom Cruise has always been the man of action, running, leaping, and risking life and limb for that perfect shot. But this time, he’s outdone even himself.
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You’ve probably already seen the poster: Cruise hanging from the wing of a 1930s Boeing Stearman biplane, 10,000 feet above the African landscape. That’s not CGI. That’s not a stunt double. That’s Tom Cruise, piloting the plane himself, then climbing out onto the wing at breakneck speed. The director, Christopher McQuarrie, revealed that even the professional wing-walker they consulted warned against this move. Cruise’s response? “Thank you for your time,” and then he did it anyway.
I’ve watched a lot of action movies, but nothing compares to seeing Cruise literally illuminate the shot by positioning the plane with the sun, acting as his own crew, and braving thin air where he had to train himself to breathe. He admitted there were moments he’d pass out and barely make it back into the cockpit. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, this is the kind of filmmaking that will “melt your brain”-and apparently, it was so intense that one test screening audience member almost had a heart attack.
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One of the biggest questions fans ask online is, Final Reckoning is just a stunt showcase, or does it have the classic Mission: Impossible planning, teamwork, and gadgets? I can say it’s definitely heavier on action than on intricate heist planning-think more Fallout than Ghost Protocol. But there are still moments where the team splits up, working in sync, and the editing cleverly ties together different action sequences for that classic IMF teamwork feel.
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This movie picks up just months after Dead Reckoning Part One. The super AI villain, “the Entity” is still manipulating the world through deepfakes and social media. While the film does its best to catch you up, you’ll appreciate the callbacks and character arcs much more if you’ve seen the previous entries-especially Dead Reckoning and the earlier films with key tie-ins.
Here’s where things get a bit shaky. For all the spectacle, the villain once again feels underdeveloped. He’s supposed to be crucial to Ethan Hunt’s past, but he just doesn’t land as a memorable antagonist. The plot is straightforward: stop the AI before it unleashes chaos. But don’t expect the emotional depth or clever twists of the franchise’s best installments. This is a three-hour thrill ride, and while it’s fun, it sometimes feels like the story is just an excuse for the next jaw-dropping stunt.
I had a blast, but I can’t tell you it’s worth $15–$20 for a ticket unless you’re a die-hard action fan or want to see those stunts on the biggest screen possible. This is a popcorn movie through and through-perfect for streaming at home where you can pause, take a break, and soak in the madness at your own pace.
Final Reckoning doesn’t top Ghost Protocol or the first Dead Reckoning, but it’s still a wild, entertaining ride. It leans hard into nostalgia, with plenty of callbacks and meme-worthy Tom Cruise running montages. If you love over-the-top action and want to see what happens when a movie franchise fully embraces its own legend, you’ll have a good time.
If you’ve seen Final Reckoning, how would you rank it among the Mission: Impossible movies? Drop your thoughts below’d love to hear your take!
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Jenny, the tech wiz behind Jenny's Online Blog, loves diving deep into the latest technology trends, uncovering hidden gems in the gaming world, and analyzing the newest movies. When she's not glued to her screen, you might find her tinkering with gadgets or obsessing over the latest sci-fi release.What do you think of this blog? Write down at the COMMENT section below.
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