JOURNAL ARTICLE

A new M:I won't save cinema, but it's fun to watch Tom Cruise try.

  • Published In: Time International - Atlantic Edition, 2025, v. 205, n. 19/20. P. 74 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: ZACHAREK, STEPHANIE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning," the eighth installment in the franchise, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14. The film features Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, who embarks on a mission to defeat an AI entity known as the Entity, while seeking a crucial item called the Podkova and its associated component, the Poison Pill, held by the antagonist Gabriel. Despite its grand visuals and star power, the film's narrative is criticized for lacking coherence, making it feel disjointed. The article reflects on the broader implications for cinema, suggesting that while the film is a significant big-screen experience, it does not single-handedly save the medium. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time International - Atlantic Edition. 2025/06, Vol. 205, Issue 19/20, p74
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0928-8430
  • Accession Number:185511677
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