Ranking the Franchise – Mission: Impossible
With “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
Part 2” that was released this year, I decided to rewatch all the films, before
actually watching the newest (and last?) installment. I think I actually
started really loving this series after the third or fourth movie, but since
I’m not really sure which ones I love the most, I decided to rewatch them
before making a final raking of all seven movies.
8. Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
I did remember that I didn’t enjoy this movie very much, but I didn’t realize until my rewatch that this was actually a really bad movie. The story is silly, the villain is very unbelievable and unconvincing and it just felt like the odd one out in the series. I did like the soundtrack though, lots of guitars. Check out my full review HERE.
7. Mission: Impossible (1996)
The movie that started it all, our introduction to the franchise and to Ethan Hunt is an spy. The story is solid, the action is strong, the plot twists are there. It’s not yet as spectacular as the movies to come, but I have always enjoyed “Mission: Impossible”. My full review can read HERE.
6. Mission: Impossible 3 (2006)
I always felt like this was the rawest and most gritty film in the franchise. And it’s a good thing, because it’s the best part of the film. Perfectly calculated action. Philip Seymour Hoffman is a very convincing bad guy, one of the best in the series. Read my full review HERE.
5. Mission: Impossible – Death Reckoning Part
One (2023)
After six films, you would think it’ll be hard to come up with any fresh ideas. As such, the plot of the seventh installment, centered around a runaway AI program, is on the bland side. Fortunately, however, this is offset by the personal mission of leading man Tom Cruise to continually outdo himself. Because yes, there are some matchless stunts and action scenes that will be very memorable. The scene on the train was amazing! Also fine addition of Hayley Atwell, as a crafty thief. Not the best in the still ongoing series, but I highly enjoyed it and it’s still a very good movie. Check out my full review HERE.
4. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
(2025)
A great and satisfying ending to a long-running franchise. Again, outstanding in its action sequences. Like the underwater scene with submarine and the airplane chase and fight sequence. But, overall, a really strong action movie, with a final last hour that kept me on edge constantly. Click HERE for my full review.
3. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
Before “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” I just liked these films. After seeing the fourth film in the series, I became excited and looked forward to every new release. With this movie, the franchise went from being good to being amazing! I absolutely loved “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”. I loved the addition of Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton. Renner did another one after this, Patton unfortunately only did this one film. Simon Pegg’s role gets bigger, I love him as Benji, the comic relief. The scene where Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt is climbing the tallest building in the world, was my favorite. Nerve wrecking, but awesome. Check HERE my full review.
2. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)
By the time “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” came out, I had high expectations. And it’s always a great thing when these expectations are met. In this film we are introduced to Ilsa Faust, played by Rebecca Ferguson. One of the best characters in the entire franchise. And also Solomon Kane, portrayed by Sean Harris. Who is my favorite villain of the series. And the opening scene, with Tom Cruise literally hanging from a plane, is one of the best of the series as well. HERE you can check out my full review.
1. Mission: Impossible – Fall Out (2018)
Seldom movies in a franchise get better by each release. The sixth film in the series is my favorite, without a doubt. And in this case, bigger is better! This film stands out in its perfectly choreographed fight scenes. The most epic action sequence involves two helicopters and it was everything. Read my full review HERE.
I did remember that I didn’t enjoy this movie very much, but I didn’t realize until my rewatch that this was actually a really bad movie. The story is silly, the villain is very unbelievable and unconvincing and it just felt like the odd one out in the series. I did like the soundtrack though, lots of guitars. Check out my full review HERE.
The movie that started it all, our introduction to the franchise and to Ethan Hunt is an spy. The story is solid, the action is strong, the plot twists are there. It’s not yet as spectacular as the movies to come, but I have always enjoyed “Mission: Impossible”. My full review can read HERE.
I always felt like this was the rawest and most gritty film in the franchise. And it’s a good thing, because it’s the best part of the film. Perfectly calculated action. Philip Seymour Hoffman is a very convincing bad guy, one of the best in the series. Read my full review HERE.
After six films, you would think it’ll be hard to come up with any fresh ideas. As such, the plot of the seventh installment, centered around a runaway AI program, is on the bland side. Fortunately, however, this is offset by the personal mission of leading man Tom Cruise to continually outdo himself. Because yes, there are some matchless stunts and action scenes that will be very memorable. The scene on the train was amazing! Also fine addition of Hayley Atwell, as a crafty thief. Not the best in the still ongoing series, but I highly enjoyed it and it’s still a very good movie. Check out my full review HERE.
A great and satisfying ending to a long-running franchise. Again, outstanding in its action sequences. Like the underwater scene with submarine and the airplane chase and fight sequence. But, overall, a really strong action movie, with a final last hour that kept me on edge constantly. Click HERE for my full review.
Before “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” I just liked these films. After seeing the fourth film in the series, I became excited and looked forward to every new release. With this movie, the franchise went from being good to being amazing! I absolutely loved “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”. I loved the addition of Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton. Renner did another one after this, Patton unfortunately only did this one film. Simon Pegg’s role gets bigger, I love him as Benji, the comic relief. The scene where Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt is climbing the tallest building in the world, was my favorite. Nerve wrecking, but awesome. Check HERE my full review.
By the time “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” came out, I had high expectations. And it’s always a great thing when these expectations are met. In this film we are introduced to Ilsa Faust, played by Rebecca Ferguson. One of the best characters in the entire franchise. And also Solomon Kane, portrayed by Sean Harris. Who is my favorite villain of the series. And the opening scene, with Tom Cruise literally hanging from a plane, is one of the best of the series as well. HERE you can check out my full review.
Seldom movies in a franchise get better by each release. The sixth film in the series is my favorite, without a doubt. And in this case, bigger is better! This film stands out in its perfectly choreographed fight scenes. The most epic action sequence involves two helicopters and it was everything. Read my full review HERE.
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