Movie Review- Mission Impossible, Ghost Protocol

The new Mission: Impossible movie was... fine. I liked it, but despite all the hype from the media and fans, it didn't really bring anything new to the table.

There was one standout moment that I genuinely found fresh and inventive. It was the scene where Tom Cruise and his partner are positioned between a wall and a curtain, with the projection of an idol on the curtain. This visual was truly unique and captivating.

Beyond that single scene, the movie felt very familiar. The action sequences and gadgets were all things we've seen before in previous films. The direction was solid, and the theme music remained unchanged. The cast was mostly new faces, except for Tom Cruise, who somehow looks as young as he did in the first two films.

One small disappointment was Anil Kapoor's role. It was so minor that I honestly forgot his character's name almost immediately. While it's great that he's getting international exposure, I was hoping he'd have a bit more screen time.

Overall, the movie was good, but not groundbreaking.

***1/2 stars