Mission Impossible 4 Ghost ProtocolFor the first time in what seems like ages, I didn't ask any questions. I just sat back and let the Bird gives audiences what they want without insulting their intelligence. And yet, never once does anyone stop to wink at us slyly. It also makes no apologies for being preposterous, as evidenced by the outlandish displays of technology and numerous scenes of destruction and death defying escapes. Ghost Protocol shows a clear awareness of the spy movie formula, utilizing such clichés as frequent travel, exotic locations, high tech gadgets and gizmos, impossible stunt work, foreign madmen, nuclear codes and a scheme to create chaos and war on a global scale.
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol ImageBut it also shouldn't be so silly that it becomes a self congratulatory form of parody. If there's anything a movie like this shouldn't do, it's take itself too seriously. It even has just the right amount of humor. It actually makes an effort with an engaging plot, clever dialogue, pulse pounding stunts, great special effects and well developed characters.
This is a fun, thoroughly entertaining, immensely satisfying spy/action thriller. He succeeds. With Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, Pixar veteran Brad Bird not only makes his live action directorial debut, he's also eager to have you forget the first three entries in the series entirely. What I do remember, obviously, is that they all starred Tom Cruise. I've seen all the previous Mission: Impossible films, and while I do recall liking them to varying degrees, I'm hard pressed to say that I remember anything about their plots, characters, stunts, special effects or even their casts.
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