So, this is my first ever review. IMDb readers may not believe this. A review up this early. However, I had the chance to see Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol early, thanks to a competition on the IGN website, at the IMAX theatre in Sydney Australia presented by none other than director Brad Bird and actor Simon Pegg. First off, the appearance of Bird and Pegg sparked enormous applause (with Bird accidentally tripping over stairs and Pegg stating that he almost had a coronary after watching Ghost Protocol and wishing that the audience would not have one). After Bird said to us what an immense project the film was, and that we were the first to view the film in the world (the Dubai premiere is on Thursday) the film rolled. The first thing I noticed, was Bird's directing style. It was different to the hectic camera-work/editing of J.J. Abrams (Although he did Produce the film), different to the styalized work of John Woo. In fact, Bird's directing is closer to Brian De Palma (Director of the first film). After being framed for a "gas leak" at the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), Benji (Simon Pegg) and Jane (Paula Patton) are disavowed by the American government, and the IMF (Impossible Mission Force) is shut down, leading the crew to stop a deadly terrorist from launching nuclear weapons and creating global nuclear war. To do this, they must travel to Dubai, Mumbai and Moscow. Let me just say, the movie was amazing in IMAX format. The scene showcased in the trailer with Cruise hanging off the Burj is absolutely fascinating, creating a heart pumping, adrenaline filled sequence. Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, with Cruise being the usual awesome actor that he is. Patton not only provides eye-candy, but is also a central part to the team. Pegg's character, Benji, plays right into the actors wheelhouse, with both sharp wit and amazing sense of humor. Jeremy Renner's, Brandt, is also another awesome addition to the team, showcasing Renner's acting abilities. Individually, the actors are good, however, as a team, they function amazingly, and this is what must be done in order to achieve success in the latest Impossible Mission. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is an amazing action film, mixed with elements from the Bond and Bourne franchises, the film does not let up for one minute. Superior to the De Palma and Woo films, on par with the action masterpiece of J.J. Abrams' threequel.
