Action film fans are in for an unforgettable experience tonight with the opportunity to watch one of the most celebrated franchises in the genre, Mission Impossible, featuring the renowned Tom Cruise in his iconic role as Ethan Hunt.
Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol, the fourth installment in the series, highlights Ethan’s relentless pursuit to clear his name. While all entries in this franchise are lauded for their high-octane excitement, many aficionados believe Ghost Protocol stands out, largely due to its breathtaking stunts, many of which were executed by Cruise and his co-stars.
The film’s plot centers around Ethan and his team, who are assigned to infiltrate the Russian Kremlin. However, their mission takes a disastrous turn when the Kremlin is obliterated in a terrorist attack. With the U.S. President disavowing the Impossible Missions Force (IMF) and enacting Ghost Protocol, Ethan’s team is forced to operate outside the law, void of the resources they usually rely upon. Complicating the situation further, Ethan grapples with the question of whether the rogue agents he teams up with to restore the IMF’s reputation can be trusted.
Joining Cruise are a talented ensemble cast that includes Simon Pegg as the new field agent Benji, Jeremy Renner as intelligence analyst William, and Paula Patton as Jane, Ethan’s dedicated fellow agent.
Directed by Brad Bird, who stepped into live-action filmmaking for the first time with this film, Ghost Protocol was shot in a variety of stunning global locations, including Moscow, Dubai, Mumbai, and Budapest. Upon its release in 2011, the film achieved significant commercial success, ranking fifth among the year’s top box office performers, with worldwide earnings of $694.7 million (£531.3 million).
Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol remains a thrilling experience that embodies the heart-pounding essence of action filmmaking, drawing viewers into a compelling narrative filled with suspense and breathtaking visuals.