Mission: Impossible 4 Ghost Protocol (Blu-ray Steelbook)

Great Movie

Tom Cruise is a great movie star. There. I said it. After some thirty years in this business and about twenty-five of those years spent as a bona-fide star, he can still make it work. No matter what you may think of him personally, there is an effortless charm that he brings to almost all of his films. Lately, though, it's been a bit of a slog. With films like KNIGHT AND DAY, VALKYRIE and LIONS FOR LAMBS (Remember that film? Yeah, me neither), he hasn't been packing them in like he used to. Even M-I:3 was considered something of a failure, despite doing over $350 million worldwide. But that's Hollywood for ya: You jump on Oprah's couch and you claim that psychology is a scam, and people look at you differently, even when you're acting. I've loved Cruise's work for decades (except when he's in REALLY lousy films, like COCKTAIL or THE FIRM or VANILLA SKY), and I've admired him when he took risks (like MAGNOLIA and COLLATERAL, even if I don't care for those films). When I heard that he had gotten Brad Bird, the director of Pixar classics THE INCREDIBLES and RATATOUILLE and my favorite hand-drawn English animated film of all time, THE IRON GIANT, I was VERY excited. This is obviously someone who knows extremely creative storytelling, and really knows how to construct a scene. But it was also his first live-action film. But with Simon Pegg returning, and new additions like Jeremy Renner, Tom Wilkinson, and Josh Holloway (despite the latter two had nothing more than cameos, really), and with working again with J.J. Abrams who helped revitalize the series with the third film, I still had high hopes.Then the reviews started pouring in.WOW. People were LOVING this film. And by all accounts, they were exactly right to. The film is ear-to-ear grinning and wall-to-wall action. Not the pensive De Palma action of the first film, and not John Woo M:I-2 mega-ultra gunplay action, and not uncomfortably realistic J.J. Abrams action; but like a snowball rolling down a hill, once it starts, it just gets bigger and bigger and then you find yourself at the bottom of that hill and you await the bliss of the impact. Bird lays the hyper-dynamic (and dare I say cartoonish) set pieces piled one on top of another like the most delicious action-adventure cake you've tasted in years. The haters can keep hating on Cruise, but he really makes this film pop just as much as Bird does. His breezy wit and afore-mentioned effortless charm flow during some of the film, but he gets down to business in a big way. One complaint I keep seeing of this film is how unrealistic it is. Guess what? IT'S MISSION &#*%^@& IMPOSSIBLE!! If it were MISSION: POSSIBLE, then I could accept that criticism. This is not HILL STREET BLUES; It's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. It's not supposed to be realistic at all times.This is by far the best of the M:I series, and I hope that Bird and Cruise team up again soon, because that would be another mission I would absolutely choose to accept.

If you're a fan of action-packed movies, you won't be disappointed with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, the fearless and resourceful agent who must save the world from a nuclear threat. This time, he and his team must navigate a web of international espionage and treachery to uncover the identity of a shadowy organization that seeks to destabilize the world's power balance.The action sequences in Ghost Protocol are some of the most thrilling and intense I've ever seen in a movie. From the iconic scene of Cruise scaling the side of the Burj Khalifa to the high-speed car chases through the streets of Mumbai, the movie delivers non-stop excitement and heart-pumping suspense. The special effects are top-notch, and the stunts are executed with precision and skill.The supporting cast is equally impressive, with standout performances from Jeremy Renner as William Brandt, a former analyst who joins the team, and Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn, the tech expert who provides some much-needed comic relief. Paula Patton is also excellent as Jane Carter, a skilled agent who proves to be a valuable asset to the team.The Blu-ray/DVD combo edition of Ghost Protocol comes with a digital copy, making it easy to enjoy this thrilling movie on any device. The picture quality is superb, with crisp and clear visuals that bring the action to life. The sound quality is also exceptional, with a powerful soundtrack that adds to the excitement of the movie.Overall, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol is a must-see movie for anyone who loves action and adventure. The storyline is engaging, the action is intense, and the performances are top-notch. It's a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and leave you wanting more. So, if you're looking for a high-octane thriller that delivers non-stop excitement, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol is the perfect choice.