#and then i finally watched rogue nation because renner is in that one too

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Marathon time!

#mission impossible #i was never really into this franchise; i watched ghost protocol a bunch of times in 2014 during my jeremy renner obsession #and recently watched dead reckoning for hayley atwell #and then i watched it again with the director's commentary #and then i finally watched rogue nation because renner is in that one too #at which point i finally decided fuck it let's watch all of them in order #so here we go babeeeyyyy

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Mission: Impossible 1-6 Review

"Your mission, should you chose to accept it..."

Your enjoyment of this series will most likely depend on how much you can tolerate Tom Cruise, as he is the dominant feature of the entire franchise. There's barely a scene in any of the six films produced so far that doesn't feature him. I'm indifferent to the man, I neither love nor loathe him, but will admit that, as an action star, he rarely ever puts a foot wrong (probably because it would cost him his life, crazy stunt lover that he is).

For the uninitiated, here's a brief overview of what the franchise is about. Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt, a Tom Cruise-ish international superspy who isn't as cool as Bond or as interesting as Bourne but is the equal of both when it comes to running from his own government and performing outrageously over the top stunts (all without the aid of stuntmen). Watch as he is forced to relive the same plotline over and over again, wherein he is framed by a one dimensional villain played by an actor who deserves better, and forced to go rogue so he can chase after the one dimensional villain played by an actor who deserves better and stop him from getting his hands on some vaguely defined MacGuffin and prove his innocence all with the aid of a team of interchangeable IMF agents, but mainly Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames.

What the Mission: Impossible series lacks in originality it makes up for in thrills. This is one of the most dependable, consistently good action franchises going. Out of the six films released there has only been one true failure. That is an impressive track record for any franchise as old as this one. One of the things that has helped keep the franchise fresh over the decades is the revolving door of talented directors, hand-picked by Cruise himself, who have all brought their own distinctive style to each instalment.

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Unlike most films in the series, Briann de Palma's original is a spy thriller first, action film second. There is really only one big action set piece (the final fight on top on the Eurostar) and it has not dated well. What has stood the test of time, however, is Hunt's iconic CIA break in, a sequence that is just as tense today as it was 22 years ago. What lets the film down is a plot that isn't nearly as clever as it thinks it is, clumsily handled twist, and some poor underwritten supporting characters. Mission: Impossible is a perfectly decent thriller, with its leading man on top form, but the more you watch it the harder it becomes to ignore its faults.

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

For all its faults, the first Mission: Impossible is a absolute masterpiece compared to the film that followed it. Mission Impossible 2 is like someone decided to do a parody of OTT action films, but forgot to include any jokes. They then gave that film to John Woo and told him to make the most John Woo-ish film he could. The result is, unsurprisingly, a complete mess on every level. Worse still, someone thought it would be a good idea to get Limp Bizkit on the soundtrack. For that alone, this film deserves to be banished to cinema purgatory for all time.

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

J.J. Abrams took over directing duties for the franchise's third outing and produced what is essentially a big budget episode of Alias (the opening scenes of this movie and the pilot are almost exactly the same). This is not a bad thing, as Mission: Impossible III is one of the series' best films, but a lot of the time it does feel like you are watching a J.J. Abrams greatest hits package, which also means enduring many of the director's more annoying traits (Yes, that means you, pointless lens flares). The film is also plagued by many of series' recurring problems. The villain, although the series' best, is still weak, the supporting characters are mostly forgettable (I can't for the life of me remember the names of Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Maggie Q's characters), and I'm not sure if the film was being clever or incredibly lazy in not revelling what the MacGuffin actually is.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

From its opening jailbreak, set to the sweet sounds of Dean Martin, it is clear that Ghost Protocol is going to be fun. Brad Bird brings some Pixar sensibilities to proceedings, such as solid story structure, creative set pieces and strong character work. Ghost Protocol is the franchise in its purest form, bringing together everything that worked about the first three films, although still struggling to fix everything that didn't. The film's villain is almost an afterthought, and Mrs Ethan Hunt is hastily written out, although mercifully the series has abandoned any further attempts to make Hunt another Bond by saddling him with a new love interest. Now in his 50s, Cruise shows no sign of slowing down, or being tied down as he once again battles Ethan Hunt's true arch nemesis, gravity, and scales the tallest building in the world in a sequence that would give Spider-Man vertigo.

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)

In terms of style, Christopher McQuarrie's Rogue Nation is the least distinctive of the six Mission: Impossible films. It feels very much like it was cut from the same cloth as Ghost Protocol. Again, this isn't a negative, as Rogue Nation is one of the series' best films. The structure mirrors that of the first film, but without all those silly twists. The first act is a game of cat and mouse in a Vienna opera house that is pure Cold War thriller. The second act features a tense, elaborate break-in followed by a high speed bike chase that puts Woo to shame. And a third act showdown with the bad guy is okay, but feels like a letdown after everything that came before it. The film's trump card is without a doubt Rebecca Ferguson's Ilsa Faust, a mysterious double agent who spends almost the entire film saving Hunt's ass.

Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)

Fallout breaks from tradition by bringing back the entire Rogue Nation team (minus Jeremy Renner, who was too busy not being in Avengers: Infinity War) for an encore. The first direct sequel in the franchise's history, Fallout sees the definitive Team Hunt line-up (Ethan, Ilsa, Benji and Luther) forced to work with CIA “hammer” August Walker (Henry Cavil and his dastardly moustache of doom) to stop the followers of Rogue Nation baddie Solomon Lane (Sean Harris) from getting their hands on nuclear weapons. It's not often you get to say this about the sixth installment in a 22-year-old franchise, but Fallout is the best Mission: Impossible film yet and my vote for the best action film of 2018. Some have even proclaimed it to be one of the greatest action films ever made. I'm not sure I would go that far, but there is no question that this is an exceptional work of action cinema. While the previous Mission: Impossible films had about one or two standout set-pieces, Fallout has nothing but standout set-pieces, all of which will leave you breathless.

Mark Greig has been writing for Doux Reviews since 2011.

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Who Tag Stars Ed Helms And Jake Johnson Want For Tag 2

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Who Tag Stars Ed Helms And Jake Johnson Want For Tag 2

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We live in an age very much defined by sequels, so when any original movie debuts it’s worth wondering if a follow-up could materialize. That’s especially relevant for a movie like Tag, which features an all-star lineup of actors from a wide variety of genres and franchises. With the idea of Tag 2 in mind, I recently asked Ed Helms and Jake Johnson who they would want to bring into the fold for a sequel, and they had some pretty awesome answers including Tom Cruise, Max Greenfield, and many others. In response to the question, Johnson said:

Three people jumping in to Still Taggin, well look, I just finished New Girl. Let’s bring Max Greenfield. Throw Schimdty in the mix, but I want him to be in Still Taggin as Schmidt… Tom Cruise. You know, Tom Cruise is a really intense individual. He was really fun to make The Mummy with. He knows Annabelle too. But I want him to come in as Tom Cruise. The third… We got Tom Cruise, we got Schmidt, who’s the third person from the past that I’ve worked with? Charlyne Yi. The little movie we did called Paper Heart. If you don’t know her you should Google her, because she’s a very funny third.

Jake Johnson has worked with a wide variety of actors and actresses over the years, so he knows plenty of people who he would want to include in a massive Tag 2 ensemble. Following the recent New Girl finale, he wants to see Max Greenfield join in AS his beloved character, Schmidt. Moreover, he wants to get Tom Cruise in on the action to fill out Tag 2‘s more intense sequences. Then finally, he wants to shine a spotlight on comedienne Charlyne Yi (known for her work on Knocked Up and House) to sign on as well.

Then there’s Ed Helms, who liked the success they saw with The Avengers‘ Jeremy Renner and wanted to see more action stars enter this particular world. Building off of Jake Johnson’s remarks, Helms also addressed the possibility of Tom Cruise entering the tag game, and included a few other awesome action heroes. Helms said:

If there were a sequel? Well, we had a lot of good luck with Jeremy Renner, an action star, being super funny in this movie. So, I think it only makes sense we’d want to bring in Tom Cruise, Matt Damon, and Jackie Chan.

One of the most interesting things to note about these two answers is the fact that both Jake Johnson and Ed Helms think that Tom Cruise could fit within the Tag world. The Top Gun star has already proven his comedic chops with his roles in films like Risky Business and Tropic Thunder, so it’s not that hard to imagine how he could fit in this particular world. Given the fact that Jeremy Renner worked with Cruise on Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol and Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation, maybe it would simply take a phone call to get those wheels turning.

Not content to stick with just three individuals, Jake Johnson chimed in one more time during our Tag interview and noted that he would also want to bring the late Andre the Giant into a potential sequel if The Princess Bride actor was still around to do so. Getting a bit more heartfelt, Johnson said:

Or if I can get a fourth living or dead, Andre the Giant. Just watched the documentary on him. He was one of my all-time favorites. RIP. I will always love Andre. He was one of the first people I’d ever seen where I thought, ‘I like entertainers. I want to be that.’ He’s just special. So, I would bring Andre out and try to tag his big ass.

Of course, if you want to hear everything that Ed Helms and Jake Johnson had to say about the possibility of Tag 2 (or Still Taggin, as Johnson insisted on calling it), then you can check out a clip from the interview, below.

Only time will tell if we get a sequel, but for now, you can check out Tag in theaters. Beyond that, make sure to take a look at our full review of the movie and our in-depth review of the film as well as our review roundup, and head over to our movie premiere guide to get more information on all of the other movies set to hit the big screen this year!

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