Mission Impossible 4 / MI:4

Goldstein

Aww, that doesn't look a patch on the 3rd movie. I'm no fan of Johnny lens flare but he delivered a relentlessly entertaining action movie in no. 3, it was the perfect movie for him.

No Monaghan, no Maggie Q, no Hoffman (Ok didn't expect him to be in it but still big shoes to fill), blah.

fluke

I liked the second one, and it least it seemed to steer away from making Ethan Hunt a rogue agent, unlike the 1,3 and now 4.

nicklauski

Mickeroo wrote: »

nicklauski wrote: »

Anybody else think it's odd seeing Simon Pegg with a gun

Nope:pac:

I think I meant more in the mission impossible world. Cruise and Renner look the part and then Pegg just seems geeky. Maybe that's the way he's supposed to be seen as he's the tech guy.

I can't believe I forgot Hot Fuzz. That and Shaun are 2 of my favourites.

Slydice

I like it. Glad to see Simon Pegg and the Guy from the hurt locker. Hope pegg doesn't have to be a pansy in the film.

MiloYossarian

Ya, apparently the guy from the hurt locker is going to be carrying the franchise forward from here out.

Unless that was just a clever way to throw us off the fact that he's the bad guy.

I really like the franchise. Like 1, didn't hate 2 either as somebody else pointed out it got away from the rogue agent element plus it had some nice flourishes from the director, I compulsively watched 3, when it came out I thought 'yeah, that's okay.' But I've watched it over and over again since and really enjoy it.

Loved the trailer for this. Really loved it. Looking forward to the movie with great anticipation. Should be out around the time of Planet of the Apes which I'm really looking forward to as well.

It's been a really good year for films so far. Saw Transformers 3 today and it's not bad at all. I haven't been disappointed yet.

calex71

I loved the 1st movie, great cast and great performances all round. I choose to forget there was ever a 2nd or 3rd.

To be fair the 1st one was of it's time, and it's too much to expect more of the same as the "rules" change with sequels and time, I'll keep an open mind for the 4th one based on what I've seen though.

Chad ghostal

I'm going to eat my hat slightly and say I'm really looking forward to this.. The 3rd (apart from a couple of scenes) is still a waste imo. Delighted to hear there's no more Monaghan; I like her as an actress, but those scenes made me cringe so much I thought of leaving the movie at the start..(possibly the reason I dislike the movie as a whole).

Despite having what seems like a completely ridiculous story line, I like the look of the action scenes (I'm pretty sure nearly all of them are in there). I think cruise is a good action star, the fact that he tries to do a lot of the stunts himself really adds to it; the shots can me much more spectacular.

I'm just hoping the few wooden lines delivered there aren't a representation of the rest of the dialogue .. not that it matters a whole I guess. pew-pew!!

davidgrn

Tom is literally on the run again as a rogue agent. Queue obligatory shot of Tom Cruise running quite fast. Yawn.

Jeremy Renner makes it a little interesting and I hope Sawyer from Lost gets more than just a look in as "guy who has particular set of skills".

The trailer explains the set-up a little but I'm afraid it will be lame. I hope I'm wrong though. I love M:I.

irishh_bob

krudler wrote: »

I love the first and third one, the second can fcuk right off its not even part of the same franchise as far as I'm concerned. MI3 was one of the best action movies in ages when it came out, the bridge scene is fantastic.

the 2nd one was ruined by dougray scott and his sidekick who was meant to be south african but sounded like prince charles

JoeA3

I hated the 2nd one. The slow-mo action shots... Dougray Scott was an appalling villain... Tom seemed more interested in keeping his floppy hair in check, etc... Awful awful!

Really loved the 3rd one. It also had a decent supporting cast, I even liked Rhys-Myers in it (is he back for this one?). Seymour Hoffmann was brilliant in the villain role. That opening scene...

Is Ving Rhames back for this one? It would be the first one he's missed if not.

senordingdong

Agree that the supporting cast carried the film.
Don't feel Cruise can carry anything on his own anymore.

bnt

Surprised there's been no more mention of this film recently - it's due in December. From what I'm hearing, Ving Rhames is credited but does not appear in the trailer - make of that what you will.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWI-C-aD1W4

ReacherCreature

Trailer looks great to be fair! If they keep it like MI:3 and tighten it up a bit it should be fun. The addition of Renner is good too. I like him.

sticker

Agree with above - 2 was one of the worst films I've ever sat through. But I loved J.J.'s version, even with a heavy aversion to anything Cruise does... I felt it was a very accomplished action film.

Looking forward to 4....

G-Money

I really liked the 2nd Mission Impossible. The 3rd one was good too but the 2nd one if my favourite so far. The first one I find confusing.

senordingdong

Never saw the second and can't remember the first.
But enjoyed the third.

Is this a reboot so.

ReacherCreature

senordingdong wrote: »

Is this a reboot so.

Doubt it. Seems a continuation.

pixelburp

No, it's the 4th movie in the series, Simon Pegg from the 3rd film returns in the same role. It's an easy mistake to make though; as someone else on the internet pointed out, none of the 4 MI films look like they exist in the same universe as each other: each has it's own particular style & manner about it, almost like they're consecutive reboots.

senordingdong

Yeah, the films do largely stand alone and work individually.

JP Liz V1

2nd Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxrndgt7gIY

pixelburp

I got to be honest, the idea of Brad Bird directing a live-action movie has me both puzzled & excited at the same time. Truthfully I didn't even think he would know how to direct humans I don't care that much for the franchise, but the idea of Bird being in charge of this peaks my interest.

paddyismaddy

pixelburp wrote: »

I got to be honest, the idea of Brad Bird directing a live-action movie has me both puzzled & excited at the same time. Truthfully I didn't even think he would know how to direct humans I don't care that much for the franchise, but the idea of Bird being in charge of this peaks my interest.

oh wait tom cruise human :eek:

hawesome145

Nearly worth going seeking out in IMAX up in Belfast just for the Dark Knight Rises prologue before the film. First 6 mins of the film similar to what they did with the Dark Knight. Would prob stay for MI4 too!

Bullseye1

Trailer looks amazing.

The Black Oil

Hmm, the second trailer's lessened my interest, tbh.

senordingdong

That trailer was remarkably bland.

That_Guy

MI:1 - Good but found it slightly confusing..... Will require another watch. Also...

When the car blows up in the car park near the start,why doesn't any other car beside it blow up too. :pac:

MI:2 - Meh. Not great even though I do like John Woo.

MI:3 - Thoroughly enjoyed it.

MI:4 - I'm looking forward to it. Not expecting anything really from it but I'll keep an open mind. Very much intrigued by Bird's live action directorial debut though.

stevenmu

fluke wrote: »

I liked the second one, and it least it seemed to steer away from making Ethan Hunt a rogue agent, unlike the 1,3 and now 4.

Exactly what I was thinking, but don't forget that the bad guy did put on an Ethan Hunt mask and pretend to be him, so they did get half way there.

duiggers

From the trailer it looks as if it will be as good as the third one (thanks mainly to the talented Hoffman).

Unfortunately they will never be able to make it as good as the first MI

Mellor

That_Guy wrote: »

MI:1 - Good but found it slightly confusing..... Will require another watch. Also...

When the car blows up in the car park near the start,why doesn't any other car beside it blow up too. :pac:

Regarding your spoiler, explosions can directional.

ReacherCreature

Just keep the same formula as the third and bolster it a little and I'll be pleased.

sxt

This is getting big red thumbs up all round @ rottentomatoes ! All 19 reviews fresh 100%

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mission_impossible_ghost_protocol/

syklops

sxt wrote: »

This is getting big red thumbs up all round @ rottentomatoes ! All 19 reviews fresh 100%

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mission_impossible_ghost_protocol/

rottentomatoes wrote:

You have never seen a mission grittier and more intense than this.

Rated PG-13

sham69

looking forward to this although at this stage they are not mission impossible movies but sheer action movies.
Mission impossible is all about espionage and intrigue which was what the first one was all about but de palma tried to be a bit too clever and confused people slightly.

I love John Woo's hong kong movies but he had no place in hollywood with his outdated and overused slow motion.

The 3rd movie was great, some fantastic action scenes , good storyline etc.

I love Tom Wilkinson, JJ abrams co wrote it so should be decent enough.

Oafley Jones

sxt wrote: »

This is getting big red thumbs up all round @ rottentomatoes ! All 19 reviews fresh 100%

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mission_impossible_ghost_protocol/

Glad this is getting such positive notices, was really unsure - those trailers didn't help... I mean eminem!?! - as to how Bird would transition to live action.

Bullseye1

Empire and Total Film gave it 4/5.

WatchWolf

Empire gave it a 3/5.

Birneybau

Going to the premiere in the Savoy tomorrow evening, looking forward to it, can't wait to meet Glenda Gilson and Martin King!

*why can't I use sarcastic font yet?

Sad Professor

WatchWolf wrote: »

Empire gave it a 3/5.

I assume that's because the studio didn't them any exclusive interviews, set invites, free mugs or whatever Empire's price is these days.

WatchWolf

There's an issue of Empire on the coffee table next to me with Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner on it ha ha.

A 3 out of 5 isn't to shabby anyways.

johnny_ultimate

WatchWolf wrote: »

There's an issue of Empire on the coffee table next to me with Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner on it ha ha.

A 3 out of 5 isn't to shabby anyways.

In Empire terms, it's pretty much the equivalent of a war crime. A magazine whose quote unquote opinion is less prestiguous by the day. It's a sad day when you realise that the (often over pretentious) Sight & Sound is the only honest and insightful movie magazine that's widely available, although also a kind of liberating day. Although have heard nice things about Little White Lies, and The Ticket tends to be relatively thoughtful.

Oh, MI:4! I still look forward to it. Good to see encouraging reviews. After MI3, I'm happy to call if a not guilty pleasure of a franchise.

Kur4mA

Best photobomb ever?

senordingdong

So does Pegg actually have a large role in it this time?

humanji

senordingdong wrote: »

So does Pegg actually have a large role in it this time?

I think he's one of the main team, isn't he? I think he's taken over Ving Rhames role as the tech guy/comic relief.

Gingervitis

Just saw it in IMAX - excellent movie in terms of action sequences, and the plot is so cliche that you can ignore it and go along for the ride - nuclear launch codes and the like. It's just an excuse to go to different locations and do more extremely inventive spy stuff. The gadgets are better than ever, particularly in the hallway of the Kremlin. Simon Pegg does a great job of injecting wit into each sequence, and the Burj Dubai...I just remembered the only reason I ever go to the cinema - mental stunts on a massive screen, that's the recipe for adrenaline!

In a summer dominated by superhero movies, this is finally the full on, leave your brain at the door, enjoyable action film of the year I've been waiting for. This series may have legs on it yet!

Elohim

The Dubai action scene is absolutely awesome!
Watching it in IMAX with Cruise hanging from the building was intense.

At the beginning of the sequence when he swings from inside to outside the window is so well done!

jester77

Am I the only one that thought this was fairly poor, rubbish plot, forced comedy with good action scenes. It's moved away from the previous 3 and tried to introduce a comedy element to it that was overdone. Some of Pegg's lines were too forced and the wit mostly didn't work however there were a few scenes where it did and these were great. The actions scenes were excellent as usual and I really liked the hallway scene in the Kremlin.

Maybe I was expecting too much after hearing it got so many good reviews, and watching the 3 previous MI's in the days beforehand, but I was left underwhelmed and disappointed by this.

thorbarry

Where is there an Imax?

corcaigh07

not in ireland, thorbarry. I got to see it in toronto yesterday in imax, the dubai scenes, in that format, were breathtaking.

So worth watching it in imax if at all possible or at least the biggest loudest screen u can find.

I had some issues with mi4 but overall, not bad and a brilliant cinema experience!

corcaigh07

senordingdong wrote: »

So does Pegg actually have a large role in it this time?

yep, fairly big, probably has the second most screentime in the movie, behind Cruise obviously.