A Frustrating MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING Ends the Franchise’s Run of Greatness

The Nerdist review hails Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One as "another triumph" and a "masterpiece of action filmmaking," awarding it a stellar 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The review praises the film's timely and relevant villain, a rogue AI known as "The Entity," which Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must race to control by acquiring two halves of a crucial key. This puts them in conflict with various global powers and The Entity's human emissary, Gabriel (Esai Morales), who shares a past with Ethan.

Key highlights from the review include:

• Tom Cruise's performance: He continues to embody Ethan Hunt with unwavering dedication.
• Hayley Atwell as Grace: She's a "standout" new addition, a skilled thief with "fantastic chemistry" with Ethan, adding a fresh dynamic.
• Returning cast: Simon Pegg (Benji) and Ving Rhames (Luther) provide essential support, humor, and heart (with Luther getting more emotional depth). Rebecca Ferguson's Ilsa Faust has a storyline with "gut-wrenching" implications. Pom Klementieff is also noted as a memorable, "unhinged" henchwoman, Paris.
• Action sequences: Described as "spectacular," "jaw-dropping," and "inventive." The airport sequence, a "hilarious" Rome car chase, and the climactic, "pièce de résistance" train sequence are singled out for their practical effects and thrilling execution.
• Direction and Pacing: Christopher McQuarrie's direction is lauded for masterfully balancing relentless pacing with crucial character moments and humor.
• "Part One" aspect: While it clearly sets up a continuation, the film is described as a "deeply satisfying" and thrilling experience on its own, leaving the audience eager for Part Two.

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