Mission Accomplished?

I can't believe that this movie is finally here! I blogged about the production of this movie in April and a month later the movie open worldwide. Altho, according to today's news, underwhelming response to MI3 in US due to short weekend and speculation of Cruise charm on screen is over after he became open about his personal life.

Well, I went to see this movie over the weekend and decided to watch it on Imax. Huge screen, mega sound blaster.. hmmm.. you figure it out! Its just a mere an experience for me as i want to tried something new. Oh, mind you, altho they showing on Imax but this is 2D movie on 35 mm film but on HUGE screen.

Ok, on with the show...

Agent Ethan Hunt that we know in first 2 movies are tough, sexy, sleek, fast and cool super agent. Forget James Bond for a while.. just embrace Ethan Hunt! :P However, in this 3rd installment, we saw a different side of Hunt. He is more mellow, in love with a woman and more like human being to me. Its like Cruise being himself on screen except not with Kat but with Michelle Monagahan (she looks a lot like Katie Holmes). Anyway, typical JJ Abrams art, the movie started where its going to be end. So, if any of you familiar with JJ Abrams work, to which am sure that you all watch Alias and Lost. Espionage and mission is what this movie all about. If you look at it, there is not story line in this movie, it is just a movie about a mission.. with me so far? Not quite!

You see, the main mission of IMF is to retrieve Rabbit's Foot form China. As simple as that. But there are 2 mini mission that need to be done, uno, rescue Hunt's protege, Lindsey and dos, to capture Owen Davian! With me so far? Ok, the plot is similar with Alias! I'm thinking that if Alias was made into a movie, this should be the way. Daring, bold and energetic. Me likey! But again, as i mentioned to a friend today that I might biased as i like JJ Abrams way of directing. Alias is addicitive!

However, typical of Abrams again to left the ending open. "What is Rabbit's Foot?" Hunt said. Brassel's replied that he will tell Hunt what is Rabbit's Foot if he agrees to return as an agent! Cliffhanger? Yes! Same way how JJ Abrams did for Alias, thru 5 seasons, and Alias' espionage is still chasing over Rimbaldi artifacts. Same plot.. you tell me? Will we see Mission Impossible 4 still chasing over Rabbit's Foot? Does this mission accomplished?

Nonetheless, this movie is entertaining. Action packed that make you glued to your seat. Hot Maggie Q to look at. Cute Jonathan Rhys-Meyers to see. Nail bitting torture scenes. All in one world. Espionage rule in MI3!

The cast: Tom Cruise, Laurence Fishbourne, Billy Crudup, Maggie Q, Keri Russel, Jonathan Rhy-Meyers

Director: JJ Abrams

Rating: 4 out of 5