MISSION IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION (2015) Movie Review


★★★☆☆

Whilst it doesn’t have that unique flare that Brad Bird had, Rogue Nation gracefully welcomed its now longstanding director Christopher McQuarrie, who excels in the awe and grit of his action sequences and the excellence of his scripts. The climax allows for deception to overcome action, with Hunt being allowed to use his cunning as an agent and leader of a sturdy team to win the day. 

From this, I love the loyalty they portray amongst the team and bring us the best line up, despite Jeremy Renner bowing out after this. Rebecca Ferguson is a fabulous addition, especially for me as I knew her from The White Queen miniseries. She’s an interesting character with constant twists and turns who has a Selina Kyle and Bruce Wayne relationship. Alec Baldwin too makes for a good addition as the latest to hunt down… er Hunt. And Sean Harris… oh my lord, I love this guy, you all know that and I could listen to his voice all day.

McQuarrie also established his foothold in the action to have one heart-stopping sequence get succeeded by a chase - that motorbike segment is ACTION MOVIE GOLD.

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