Mission Impossible (Movie Series)

Image Credits: Mission: Impossible (Film), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Image Credits: Mission: Impossible (Film), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Mission Impossible (Filmography):
  • Mission: Impossible (1996)
  • Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
  • Mission: Impossible III (2006)
  • Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
  • Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)
  • Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
  • Mission: Impossible 7 (2022)

Each Mission Impossible film combines high-octane action, suspenseful storytelling, and intricate espionage plots. Tom Cruise's portrayal of Ethan Hunt, along with the franchise's signature stunts, has made the series a staple of the spy thriller genre. With each installment, the stakes are raised, pushing the limits of what is possible for the IMF team to accomplish.


SERIES SUMMARY:

Mission: Impossible (1996): Directed by Brian De Palma, the first film in the franchise introduces us to Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), an agent of the IMF (Impossible Missions Force). When the IMF is framed for a bombing, Hunt must uncover the true culprit and clear his agency's name while navigating betrayals and dangerous missions.


Mission: Impossible 2 (2000): Directed by John Woo, this sequel sees Ethan Hunt facing off against a rogue IMF agent, Sean Ambrose (Dougray Scott). Hunt must retrieve a deadly virus known as "Chimera" before it falls into the wrong hands and causes a global catastrophe.


Mission: Impossible III (2006): Directed by J.J. Abrams, the third installment delves into Ethan Hunt's personal life as he balances his dangerous missions with his desire for a normal life. When a former protégé, Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman), threatens his happiness, Hunt must rescue his wife and confront his nemesis.


Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011): Directed by Brad Bird, this film takes the franchise to new heights as Ethan Hunt and his team become fugitives after being implicated in a terrorist attack. They must stop a madman from initiating a nuclear war while disavowed by their own government.


Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015): Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Ethan Hunt and his team join forces with a British intelligence agent, Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), to take down a secret organization known as the Syndicate. As they uncover a web of conspiracy, Hunt faces his most dangerous mission yet.


Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018): Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, this film continues the story from the previous installment. Hunt and his team race against time to recover stolen plutonium and prevent a global catastrophe. Along the way, they face old enemies, make alliances, and navigate treacherous double-crosses.


Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the latest film in the franchise follows Ethan Hunt as he faces a new threat that puts him and his team in danger. Plot details are still under wraps, but fans can expect thrilling action sequences and intense espionage missions.



Memorabilias / Collectibles:



Ethan Hunt RAH Figure, 1:6 scale Buy on Amazon
LEGO Dimensions, Mission Impossible Level Pack Buy on Amazon


Reviews & Ratings:
"Stylish, fast-paced, and loaded with gripping set pieces, the fourth Mission: Impossible is big-budget popcorn entertainment that really works."
~ Rotten Tomatoes on Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol



Movie Trivia:

  • Tom Cruise himself performed the sequence outside of the Burj Khalifa tower - without the use of a stunt double. The Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai is currently the tallest building in the world
  • Kristin Kreuk was considered for the role of Jane Carter
  • Chris Pine and Tom Hardy were considered for the role of Brandt
  • Tom Cruise and Ving Rhames are the only actors to be part of all Mission: Impossible movies
Source: IMDB - Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol


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