Mission: Impossible III

Ah, the first Hollywood Blockbuster movie of the 'summer', and boy does it deliver! J.J. Abrams directs and Tom Cruise stars in this thrilling, fast paced action thriller. J.J. Abrams makes his big screen directorial debut in the highest costing movie for a first time big screen director (over $150 Million). Abrams, who is famous for his achievements in the television shows Alias and Lost, brings a little of Alias along with him in M:I III, including an opening sequence which highly resembles the very first episode of Alias. Tom Cruise delivers as usual, reprising his role as Ethan Hunt from the first two 'M:I' films. Philip Seymour Hoffman is also excellent in his supporting role as the villain. However, there could have been a few more scenes with him considering he is an Oscar winning actor. Simon Pegg ("Shaun of the Dead") brings comic relief as the 'Marshall Flinkman' ("Alias") like character, a tech geek working for IMF (Impossible Mission Force). Also co-starring is Ving Rhams, Keri Russell, and Laurence Fishburne. As far as the action goes, you won't be disappointed. There are multiple stunts and action sequences which are extreamly thrilling and leave the viewer breathless. Although there's a ridiculous amount of action, Abrams as usual brings emotion into the picture as well. The action and drama blend well into a very impressive movie. This 'popcorn' movie is a little cheesey, but in this case, the cheese goes well with the popcorn.
Mission: Accomplished.
★★★★1/2 Four and a Half of Five Stars