Mission Impossible has been one of the most consistent action movie franchises in recent years and Tom Cruise could be arguably the last movie star. And with box office numbers dwindling. Can Tom Cruise keep up his string of box office success with Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One? You’ll have to listen in to find out!

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This is by far the best in the series and this is why:

• Mission Impossible: make a movie with great action, terrific characters and an awesome plot and story…MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
• Mission Improbable: add some great practical effects mixed in with CGI and come up with believable action sequences…MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
• Mission Implausible: manage to keep the audience engaged and in their seats for the entire film without the usual “Aw C’mon,” gasp…MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation is easily “best of breed” and also my favorite of the franchise. Not once was I thrown out of the film by some cheesy special effect or lame piece of dialogue.

The IMF gang is in disarray. Alen Hunley (Alec Baldwin), head of the CIA, is coming after the team with the intention of taking it apart under the auspices of Langley. Unfortunately there’s a terrorist organization (think Specter or Chaos) intent on taking over the world and destroying IMF first. Enter Ethan, Benji and Luther and expect tons of action! With great direction and cinematography and a terrific sense of humor, Rogue Nation is a hit.

Unfortunately not all is perfect. The bad guy, Solomon Lane (Sean Harris), suffers in comparison to any of the Movie Madness Top Male Villains. Alan Rickman or Jack Nicholson, either one, could kick his butt and, the movie is a bit predictable. Particularly having seen even one of the trailers, it’s easy to see where it’s going. Agree or not I think you’ll like this one.

4.5 out of 5 stars and you just have to see this one in the theater!

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We are back with more Mini Reviews! In this episode we review Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario and Brandon T. Jackson. We also review The Worlds End starring our favorite modern day duo of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost! How does Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters stack up to Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief? Does The Worlds End match Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz? Listen in and find out what Craig has to say then let us know what you thought of these two movies by emailing us moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or by calling the voice mail number 260-573-0015. We want your movie reviews!

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With the blockbuster season heating up it brings a smile to my face to see Star Trek Into Darkness finally arrive at my local theater! Being Star Trek fan from way back I really didn’t want to see the franchise rebooted but after seeing J.J. Abrams excellent Star Trek I was looking forward to seeing the franchise grow and what  J.J. Abrams would have in store for us with the next installment. The cast is all back for Into Darkness Chris Pine as Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock lead the way. How does Star Trek Into Darkness fair? Does it live up to the Star Trek name? Listen to our review  and find out. Then email us your review moviemadnesspodcast@gmail.com or call the voice mail number 260-573-0015. We want your reviews so keep em coming!

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An action packed thrill ride and one of Tom Cruise’s best films Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is the best pure action film of the year. From the first frame Protocol grabbed me and didn’t let go even in the few peaceful moments.

The world is in danger once again and only the IMF team can save it. A Russian maniac named Sidorov plans to hearken back to the cold war and “win” an atomic war. Sidorov (Vladimir Mashkov) determines that the world has no hope without it and naturally only America’s IMF team can stop him. The problem: the United States has disavowed the team and their only resource is a single train car full of amazing electronics and top level weapons.

To stop the maniac the IMF team must infiltrate the Kremlin steal files and escape scot-free. Unfortunately Sidorov has anticipated them and blows up the Kremlin and pins it on the hapless team. Now they must find away to grab Russian launch codes, find a way to control the tallest building in the world, capture or kill the Russian and prevent WWIII. All in a days work for the Mission Impossible boys and girls.

With stunning visuals and jaw dropping stunts it’s “impossible” to imagine a more perfect action junkie film. I damn near had to close my eyes during the ultimate climbing scene. Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) must climb up the side of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. 130 stories in the air the fearless Hunt dangled from his remaining climbing glove and gave the audience (and me) heart palpitations.

With Director Brad Bird at the helm, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is not only the best of the series but one of the best of the breed. Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton all add great depth to the film but it is Cruise that makes it. Cruise manages to expand his character and finally bring some real emotion to the part. He is the star!

One comment on Pegg: Simon Pegg is a great lead man (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) but he can also manages to be one of the best character actors of the day (Star Trek‘s Scottie and Impossible’s Benji). This guy is a traditional comic genius and cannot wait to see what he does next.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is a must see for all Movie Maniacs and action junkies but it’s also a should see for all movie fans.

Rating: 4.5 tubs of hot buttered popcorn and a large bag of Peanut M&Ms

Hey fellow Movie Maniacs check out our new mini-review podcast of Tom Cruise’s latest attempt at movie magic. It was worth the wait!

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