hanijossi

This movie is the exactly the kind of movie you watch to see Tom Cruise does random and earth-defying stunts on the big screen. It's a feast for the eyes with back-to-back action sequences with some real angle work elevating this film and taking it in a fun action film designed to entertain. Tom Cruise does it again with his long pal director Chris McQ and clearly the results speak for itself. The story was averagely good but cohesive to keep the movie afloat as you enjoy his final journey. Ethan Hunt is forever our American spy hero film but he's the best and will always protect those around him.

Meg 2 stands for Mega failure. Writing horrible, acting mediocre at best, graphics average, but directing well let's just say it's non-present.

The director Ben Wheatley has really lost grasp of what The Meg is about, it's a film about a giant shark who terrorise everything in its path. You know a film is bad when not even the stellar Jason Statham himself cannot save the film.

The best way to describe this film is it has identity crisis. It begins with a Transporter type theme, then it switches to The Martian vibe before it goes full throttle on Alzheimer's disease and actually losses track of what type of film it was supposed to be.

The audience loved the first one because it's a simple story about hunting a giant shark. This is a simple instinct that people can relate to. Sadly the same cannot be said about part 2 in this franchise building universe. All I pray for is if there is to be The Meg 3 then please bring back Jon Turteltaub.

Verdict: watch it if you literally have nothing else to do and want some mind numbing entertainment. That plus it's always good to see Jason Statham in action. 3/10 for me.

Do yourself a big favour and watch this movie in the biggest baddest cinema near you. I genuinely mean it that Tom Cruise and collab with 3rd time returning MI director Christopher McQuarrie is MAGICAL.

Where do I begin, opening underwater scene is breathtaking and instantly transforms you to the MI world where you forget about your daily grind, work or anything that might be on your mind. This film is so wonderfully crafted that the writers know how to keep you on the edge of your seat the entire movie.

The stunts are flawless, bigger and badder than ever, the stakes are higher, the twists are aplenty and Tom Cruise well is Ethan Hunt. As for the support cast their effort is exceptional from the likes of Hayley, Ving, Simon, Rebecca and Vanessa (they compliment Tom Cruise beautifully in this film).

Additionally we see a vulnerable side to Ethan Hunt and how he cares about his friends despite always being labelled as a selfish man who always worries about himself - this couldn't be further from the truth!

The story is exceptional, the directing is flawless and the stunts are impressive with some seriously well timed humour and LOL moments. This is a spoiler-free review and cannot wait for MI - DR P2. Thank you Tom and Chris for giving us this gift. :D Hani.