Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015): He kept on running around the world
2015 • Christopher McQuarrie • 2.39:1 • Jump to Gallery ↓
First entry in the franchise directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation follows Ethan Hunt as he pursues the Syndicate, a covert network of operatives beyond the reach of government. With the IMF disbanded and his team scattered, Hunt must rely on limited resources while navigating shifting alliances and uncertain loyalties.
Building on the success of Ghost Protocol, the film follows a similar formula, balancing spy-type investigation with large-scale action sequences. The story takes us to multiple international locations, each with a distinct environment that sets up the next breathtaking action set pieces.
Rogue Nation cements the franchise’s commitment to practical stunt work, incorporating sequences such as underwater infiltration and high-speed chases to continually raise the stakes. But the film never forgets to showcase the importance of teamwork and utilise the famous gadgets that set the franchise apart.
Technical Specs:
- The Story: As the IMF faces dissolution, Ethan Hunt goes rogue to uncover and dismantle a shadowy criminal organization known as the Syndicate, which mirrors the IMF in tactics and training. Read my review of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.
- Actors: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Ving Rhames, Sean Harris, Alec Baldwin.
- Director: Christopher McQuarrie
- Year: 2015
- Cinematographer: Robert Elswit
- Origin: American Cinema
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Genre: Action & Adventure / Spy Films
