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Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

PG-13

Released Dec 21, 2011

2h 13m

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Blamed for a terrorist attack on the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the entire IMF agency are disavowed by the U.S. government, while the president initiates the Ghost Protocol. Forced to go "off the grid" -- left without resources or backup -- Hunt must somehow clear the agency's name and prevent another attack. Complicating matters even more, Ethan must undertake the impossible mission with a group of fellow IMF fugitives whose actual motives are suspect.

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Critics Consensus

Stylish, fast-paced, and loaded with gripping set pieces, the fourth Mission: Impossible is big-budget popcorn entertainment that really works.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Although it lacks some of its original slickness and more surprising twists, Ghost Protocol really breathes new life into the franchise.

Rated: B-

Sep 8, 2017

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Nigel Floyd

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Jan 22, 2013

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AV Club

Rated: B+

Jan 22, 2013

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

One of the most satisfying blockbusters in recent memory

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 6, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

The action scenes are huge and sometimes jaw-dropping, and Bird’s visual style makes it easy to overlook the sheer unbelievability of some of the sequences. The Dubai skyscraper scene alone is worth the ticket price.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

The film that re-invigorated the series (10th anniversary)

Rated: 4.5/5

Dec 31, 2021

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Charles C

Moving at a break neck pace, with awesome action scenes, a great dynamic between the team and death defying stunts makes this one the most memorable films in this franchise

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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First name L

A "ticking clock" thriller that delivers on all fronts. Tom Cruise is in his element doesn't disappoint.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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alan g

Another great installment the franchise. Tom Cruise is very good. Patton is beautiful. Blowing up the Kremlin is a bit much but it works.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Rana fareed ur rehman

just watch it once, believe me, it is one of the best movies made in 2011 and the stunts by Tom are awesome.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Adi 1

A great action film which establishes its characters well in the 1st half and then shows off some perfectly staged action set-pieces in the second half. The ending packs in an emotional punch which is heartwarming. Overall, a great entry in a great franchise.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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Ben N

The addition of comedy to this series was a must for it to continue, and both Simon Pegg and Paula Patton helped bring that to this otherwise quintessential spy/block-buster/thriller. I enjoyed the tongue in cheek references to the masks (boy did MI:2 overdo that troupe). Overall great and enjoyable experience, over 3 sitting - this movie is long! The nod to what happened with Hunt's relationship is well handled. This is the best in the series so far.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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Synopsis

Blamed for a terrorist attack on the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the entire IMF agency are disavowed by the U.S. government, while the president initiates the Ghost Protocol. Forced to go "off the grid" -- left without resources or backup -- Hunt must somehow clear the agency's name and prevent another attack. Complicating matters even more, Ethan must undertake the impossible mission with a group of fellow IMF fugitives whose actual motives are suspect.

Director: Brad Bird
Producer: Tom Cruise, J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk
Screenwriter: Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: TC Productions, Bad Robot, Skydance Media, Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Seq of Intense Action Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 21, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 31, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $209.4M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital

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