Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning Review: This film by Hollywood Actor Tom Cruise is an action spy film, directed by Christopher McQuarrie. This film is a sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), and is the eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible film series.
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning Story
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) returns with his IMF (Impossible Mission Force) team to stop The Entity, a powerful rogue AI that poses a global threat. Standing in his way is Gabriel (Esai Morales), a dangerous figure from Ethan’s past who seeks control over the AI. In a tragic twist, Gabriel kills Luthor (Ving Rhames) to obtain a key ingredient called the “Poison Pill.” As the world teeters on the brink of collapse, the US President assigns Ethan one final mission to end the chaos once and for all. What follows is a high-stakes journey filled with sacrifice, suspense, and vision.
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning Review
Plus Points: There’s no denying it — Tom Cruise is the heart of the film. His dedication to stunt work remains unmatched. From underwater sequences in a submarine to nerve-wracking aerial maneuvers in a tiny plane, he commands attention throughout. The action is big, bold, and brilliantly choreographed.
Hayley Atwell brings charm and grit to the role of Grace, holding her own beside Cruise. Simon Pegg (Benji) delivers lighter moments that balance the tension, and together, the team’s chemistry works well.
Visually, the film is stunning. Fraser Taggart’s cinematography captures every detail of the explosive set pieces, while the score by Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey heightens key moments with tension and emotion.
Minus Points: While the action is undeniably thrilling, the storyline lacks engagement. The narrative leans too heavily on spectacle, with the plot often taking a backseat. The pacing, especially in the second half, feels uneven and occasionally sluggish.
The villain, Gabriel, feels underdeveloped despite being central to the plot. His connection to Ethan is hinted at but never explored deeply enough to leave a lasting impact. For a final chapter, a more formidable and complex antagonist would have made a difference.
Additionally, longtime fans might miss the intricate spy tech, tactical missions, and clever strategies that once defined the Mission: Impossible formula. Here, those elements feel dialed down.
** The film is rated 7.9/10 according to IMDB.
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning Star Cast
- Release Dates: 17 May 2025 (India)
- Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett
- Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie
- Written By: Christopher McQuarrie, Erik Jendresen
- Produced By: Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie
- Distributed By: Paramount Pictures
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