Some sagas stay with us throughout our entire cinephile lives, shaping our tastes and influencing the way we experience the art of cinema. For me ersonally, Mission: Impossible is one of those franchises. From the elegant suspense of Brian De Palma's original IMF movie in 1996 to the insane action-packed spectacle of Christopher McQuarrie's movies, every installment has been a constant source of adrenaline, innovation, and utter respect for the power of action cinema. McQuarrie's latest Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is the long-awaited conclusion to the saga led by Tom Cruise, naturally making it one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Expectations were sky-high, not just because it's supposedly the final chapter, but also due to the promise of closing one of the most consistent franchises in the genre's history. // Continue Reading ›