Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

I guess I'm the target audience for this movie because I think it was an absolute masterclass in producing an enjoyable action movie. Cinematography was great, the story was paced extremely well, and the casting of ALL roles was absolutely perfect. Cruise, Pegg and Rhames were awesome as always, Whigham and Davis were great additions, but the power quartet of Ferguson, Atwell, Klementieff and Kirby, really went above and beyond in making this movie perfect. Not to mention the chilling confidence of Morales as Gabriel, who practically oozed tangible danger. From the pre-opening credits scene to the final act, you will be on the edge of your seat - especially during any fight scene that involves Ferguson or Klementieff - and whilst there are moments that the tempo slows down to advance the story, it is always completely captivating. The single, solitary, disappointment comes as the credits roll, and you remember you're going to have to wait until next year to see how it ends.

I am a fan of the series, but honestly, I didn't like this one much. There are no big, elaborate grand missions like in previous ones, no spy moments. The AI thing is laughably bad; they have the looming danger of an AI taking over all digital electronics, yet Benji was using a driverless car and GPS to track Ethan down, even during the final train arc. Elsa had to die without any reason, and there is no explanation for Grace's existence, except to be taken as a hostage at some point so Ethan can save her by giving back the Key to the bad guys in the next part. If you actually want to see an 'AI gone full God mod,' go watch 'Person of Interest'.