Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One

M, Action, Adventure, Thriller | Directed by Christopher McQuarrie | See in theatres

Some movies shine on the big screen and this high-quality action flick is one of them. As a series known for its over-the-top stunts (rather than deep plot lines), the seventh instalment is worthy of the Mission Impossible moniker. Lead actor Tom Cruise trained for three years, including 500 skydives and 13,000 bike jumps for just one of them. From the opening sequence to credits rolling, there is a regular pace of extended action sequences and beautiful settings. This is only broken by enough dialogue to keep it interesting and to let the audience catch its breath. Bring on part two! (Reviewed by Matt Gillon)