'Mission: Impossible- Rogue Nation' A Review

Mission: Impossible- Rogue Nation is an action spy movie, the fifth in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Ethan Hunt's(Tom Cruise) top secret off-the-books government organization IMF has been decommissioned by the US Senate by the instigation of the CIA director. All the while a shadowed organization made up of disgraced/presumed dead agents from nations all over the world have formed a rogue nation dubbed "The Syndicate" intent on international terrorism. Hunt, now without governmental support, continues his opposition to The Syndicate.

M:I-5 does not offer much in the way of narrative originality but the intricate and exciting puzzles, the "impossible missions", at its center remain entertaining and fresh. The reunion of the character's we've come to know and enjoy is still pleasing. Simon Pegg especially is given more opportunity and develops a surprising and gratifying chemistry with Cruise.

Rogue Nation satisfies all the summer blockbuster requirements- high-speed chase, explosions, gun-fights, gadgets galore etc. But what it does better than other seasonal action fare is it recognizes and responds to patterns and trends in the market. There is no expansive scene of gluttonous collateral damage. There is no shoehorned, unbelievable, and unnecessary romance. There is humor, cool action, a compelling villain, and our reckless unshakable hero.

Entertaining albeit not terribly inventive.

Rent It.