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Tom Cruise blasts back into action as IMF agent Ethan Hunt who, with a little help from old friend Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames), must take on a deadly new adversary in the shape of Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman)...
This third instalment in the big screen exploits of Mission Impossible is written and directed by J.J. Abrams, personally selected by Tom Cruise following his work on creating series such as Alias and Lost!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
...given the pseudo-macho-ego-out-of-control-fest that was the very average MI 2. As usual, it's good writing that saves the day and JJ Abrams does not let us down. True, there are some (alright, a lot) of moments which stretch credibility but hey, this isn't documentary it's CINEMA.
The charm of the first one was I suppose the intricacy of the plot and the sense of some sort of real-world grounding of the action, and whilst they don't really gun for that, there's enough intelligence to make it more than the simple 'Tom does Arnie' ethos of MI 2.
And fair play - there are some incredible moments - my heart was in my mouth when the Cruiser seems to actually leap off the top of a Chinese tower block. You know it's CGI, but it's still amazing.
Don't let MI 2 put you off, things are back on track here.
The charm of the first one was I suppose the intricacy of the plot and the sense of some sort of real-world grounding of the action, and whilst they don't really gun for that, there's enough intelligence to make it more than the simple 'Tom does Arnie' ethos of MI 2.
And fair play - there are some incredible moments - my heart was in my mouth when the Cruiser seems to actually leap off the top of a Chinese tower block. You know it's CGI, but it's still amazing.
Don't let MI 2 put you off, things are back on track here.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw the trailer for M:I3 and yawned. I thought it would be another flashy and brainless stuntfest with a token villain. However, my experience of the film itself was different.
The first 'Mission Impossible' was a very good follow-on from the TV series, whereby a team of spies would carry out impossible assignments with pinpoint accuracy, timing, diversion and wit. The film version maintained this element, but it's plot was too contrived for some.
The second film was a different breed altogether and opted for gunblazing, high-kicking action and STILL managed to be quite dull.
Finally, the third 'Mission Impossible' comes to dvd and manages to be a perfect blend of the two styles aforementioned. This time, Ethan Hunt is about to tie the knot but has to spring into action and rescue his protege. His mission leads him to Owen Davian, a smart and ruthless arms dealer who is much more dangerous than Hunt gives him credit for.
The reason the film works so well, unlike the 2nd installment is because JJ Abrams knows how to keep the audience interested. Instead of having to wait a good 40 minutes for the action and set-pieces that we were promised, M:I3 kicks off with one big scene after another. However, there's so much more ingenuity and charm compared to the first two films in the way that the impossible missions are carried out. The biggest and most rewarding sequence takes place in the vatican and is a joy to watch and even reveals the technology behind the famous facemasks of Mission Impossible. Another exciting sequence is set in China where you expect a slow M:I2-like infiltration, which quickly turns into a frantic snatch-and-grab job.
The villain, Davian, is played brilliantly and doesn't need to rely on his strength to fight Hunt. Even in Hunt's custody, it's clear that the man is several moves ahead and certainly manages to put the spy through the mincer.
All in all, a very good and satisfying mixture of I and II, which manages to even improve on both.
The first 'Mission Impossible' was a very good follow-on from the TV series, whereby a team of spies would carry out impossible assignments with pinpoint accuracy, timing, diversion and wit. The film version maintained this element, but it's plot was too contrived for some.
The second film was a different breed altogether and opted for gunblazing, high-kicking action and STILL managed to be quite dull.
Finally, the third 'Mission Impossible' comes to dvd and manages to be a perfect blend of the two styles aforementioned. This time, Ethan Hunt is about to tie the knot but has to spring into action and rescue his protege. His mission leads him to Owen Davian, a smart and ruthless arms dealer who is much more dangerous than Hunt gives him credit for.
The reason the film works so well, unlike the 2nd installment is because JJ Abrams knows how to keep the audience interested. Instead of having to wait a good 40 minutes for the action and set-pieces that we were promised, M:I3 kicks off with one big scene after another. However, there's so much more ingenuity and charm compared to the first two films in the way that the impossible missions are carried out. The biggest and most rewarding sequence takes place in the vatican and is a joy to watch and even reveals the technology behind the famous facemasks of Mission Impossible. Another exciting sequence is set in China where you expect a slow M:I2-like infiltration, which quickly turns into a frantic snatch-and-grab job.
The villain, Davian, is played brilliantly and doesn't need to rely on his strength to fight Hunt. Even in Hunt's custody, it's clear that the man is several moves ahead and certainly manages to put the spy through the mincer.
All in all, a very good and satisfying mixture of I and II, which manages to even improve on both.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Great action from start to finish, Mission Impossible 3 is an exhausting film in which Tom Cruise delivers a great performance with his able team. The action scenes were very exciting, over the top and just fun to watch. I enjoyed it and would recommend it for those who like films of the action genre.
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An excellent film. Fast paced action - almost as good as Mission Impossible 4. Several notches up from Mission Impossible 1 & 2. Read more
Published 3 months ago by AMBER
What kind of service
Common common please get a move on how long does it actually take, and why does it have to take so long ordered before Christmas and it still hasn't even been dispatched yet I feel... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Curt
Top-of-the-range action pic
If you're watching MI3, you already know what you're getting to be honest. This time around, our hero falls in love and - well- you know that's going to cause problems. Read more
Published 5 months ago by daisyrock
Absolutely loved it
I'm not one for action films, but this is an exception to the rule.
You really care about the characters, and strangely enough half of the film is dedicated to a romance... Read more
You really care about the characters, and strangely enough half of the film is dedicated to a romance... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jack Be Quick
M.I. in the style of Alias.
Mission Impossible 3 is fantastic. It is very enjoyable with lots of great scenes and characters. It also has a brilliant music score featuring the original shows themes. Read more
Published 12 months ago by j.r
What I'm selling and who I'm selling it to should be the last thing...
Mission: Impossible III is the third film based on the spy-themed television series Mission: Impossible. It's directed by J. J. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Spike Owen
Codswallop from Tom Cruise and JJ Abrams
There are no laughs or frills in Mission Impossible: III.
You can't watch this without wanting to be distracted because there is so much rubbish, as we see lots of... Read more
You can't watch this without wanting to be distracted because there is so much rubbish, as we see lots of... Read more
Published on 4 April 2010 by Miami
Better than MI:2 and perhaps equals MI:1
Whilst watching MI:2 i found so many continuity issues, and what with his stupid hair, rock themed music, Anthony Hopkins (oddly cast in a cameo) not being a permenant fixture... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by M. Paynter
The best mission impossible of the 3!!
Everyone seems to differ on opinions on which mission impossible film is the best but for me the latest of the 3 has the best direction, best action choreography and has a raw edge... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2009 by Ryan S.Cord
Top Class
This is the best of them all, Cruise at his best. The DVD is in superb condition as is the case, would highly recommend this DVD.
Published on 2 July 2009 by Mr. John M. Newton
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