Some things age like fine wine and in the cinematic world,the Mission:Impossible franchise is a great example of the adage.Perhaps it has to do with 56 year old Tom cruise who defines age and phushes his physical boundaries for our viewing pleasure?The answer is quiet evident in fallout as his Ethan Hunt is as good as a caped superheroin the sixth film of the series.The story isn't all that new with its twists and turns .But Fallout manages to build on the previous films in the series by bringing back old friends and foes,besides some new ones.
Mcquarrie has now directed two Mission:Impossible films;his understanding of the franchise and its characters proves to be the secret weapon of the series.The fact that the stunts are largely done with practical effects featuring the cast ,
and most prominently Cruise himself,sets a whole new standard for action films.Mission:Impossible-Fallout is a great mix of plot, pacing and performances that is undeniably the best entry in the franchise,while it re-establishes Cruise's status as an action super