the impossible mission force

2006.05.06 10.38

The first MISSION IMPOSSIBLE came out in 1996 while I was still a teacher. I didn't like it until I saw it the second time because I'd missed so many double-crosses that I'd gotten completely GODFATHER 3 lost. Director Brian DePalma was good at doing that to you. The second film, directed by John Woo, came out in 2000 and featured a muuuuch easier to understand story. However, it was also a bit on the slow side. Now in 2006, J.J. Abrams brings us the third film of the series which unofficially kicks off the summer blockbuster movie season. I drove straight to the AMC Southdale Center 16 when I got off work yesterday. I bought my ticket and was the first in line for the 7 PM show. I was excited. Why should I be? The reviews have been glowing. So, what about my review? I loved it, of course. Duh. Abrams has honed the fine art of the thriller with his shows LOST and ALIAS. He also took the previously unappreciated elements of the original MISSION IMPOSSIBLE television show from the 60s and brought them back. Specifically, the character's friendships and interactions. There's a really important scene near the end of the film which could have easily followed Cruise's IMF agent Ethan Hunt into a building where he had to steal something known as The Rabbit's Foot. Instead, we are treated with a scene featuring the other agents and how they're dealing with the anxiety. It's awesome! Of course, they're interrupted as Hunt blurts ''I GOT IT!!'' on the radio just as he's jumping through a glass window 40 stories up. The film is filled with enough fist clenching tension and fantastic gadgets that you may have a hard time finishing your popcorn because of excessive teeth gritting. It's that good! MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: III earns the Super Genius seal of approval. I think I may even see it a second time. Anyone?

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are my own only and in no way represent the views, positions or opinions - expressed or implied - of my employers both past and present. « my first snip... \| Main \| the eero aarnio ball chair » the impossible mission force 2006.05.06 10.38 The first MISSION IMPOSSIBLE came out in 1996 while I was still a teacher. I didn't like it until I saw it the second time because I'd missed so many double-crosses that I'd gotten completely GODFATHER 3 lost. Director Brian DePalma was good at doing that to you. The second film, directed by John Woo, came out in 2000 and featured a muuuuch easier to understand story. However, it was also a bit on the slow side. Now in 2006, J.J. Abrams brings us the third film of the series which unofficially kicks off the summer blockbuster movie season. I drove straight to the AMC Southdale Center 16 when I got off work yesterday. I bought my ticket and was the first in line for the 7 PM show. I was excited. Why should I be? The reviews have been glowing. So, what about my review? I loved it, of course. Duh. Abrams has honed the fine art of the thriller with his shows LOST and ALIAS. He also took the previously unappreciated elements of the original MISSION IMPOSSIBLE television show from the 60s and brought them back. Specifically, the character's friendships and interactions. There's a really important scene near the end of the film which could have easily followed Cruise's IMF agent Ethan Hunt into a building where he had to steal something known as The Rabbit's Foot. Instead, we are treated with a scene featuring the other agents and how they're dealing with the anxiety. It's awesome! Of course, they're interrupted as Hunt blurts ''I GOT IT!!'' on the radio just as he's jumping through a glass window 40 stories up. The film is filled with enough fist clenching tension and fantastic gadgets that you may have a hard time finishing your popcorn because of excessive teeth gritting. It's that good! MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: III earns the Super Genius seal of approval. I think I may even see it a second time. Anyone? « my first snip... \| Main \| the eero aarnio ball chair »