Mission: Impossible (1996)
When Ethan Hunt, the leader of a crack espionage team whose perilous operation has gone awry with no explanation, discovers that a mole has penetrated the CIA, he's surprised to learn that he's the prime suspect. To clear his name, Hunt now must ferret out the real double agent and, in the process, even the score.
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Best movie of this year hands down!
good back-story, and good acting
Dreadfully Boring
The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
Famous director brian de Palma presents us a great movie with Tom Cruise, Jon Voight and Emmanuelle Béart performances
The plot, the performances, the old fashion story, the ambiguity use and, sure, the thrill. all - impecable. a film who you know. from other films from the same genre. but its virtue is exactly to give to you the impression of first contact with the story. and that does it legendary. fascinating. and useful. at first sigh confuse, it represents a perfect puzzle. and the great opportunity for Tom Cruise to give little more than a great role. maybe, a legendary one. not only for his inspired manner to define a character but as part of a splendid cast .
Despite the third act's outdated CGI/green screen effects, a movie that is beautifully written and acted with action-packed scenes can still be seen in "Mission: Impossible." NOTE: I NEVER SAW THE TV SERIES.
So our dear Mister Tom Cruise found himself a golden goose by making a franchise of their borrowed, highly successful title. However in all those 5 or 6 ? parts, the very best for me is the very first one. Why - because it has many unforgettable elements that are still being re-enacted in comic acts, satire, action etc. Also the cast is able to showcase that mystery , that air of suspense that isn't there anymore in the sequels . What happened is that everyone has shifted their expectations of a flawless story into flawless stunts. It became a victim of its own succcess, just like with many other blockbusters. Tom Cruise , with all his running here, there and everywhere, has been and always is eye candy. Jon Voight as the ultimate nemesis is no surprise as the man has plenty of character. Vanessa Redgrave as Max has to be crowned as the queen of scenestealing because she owned the character, Max and Max owned her. Highly entertaining value even after twenty years.