Vibe.com, May 8th, 2006
What is to be the beginning of a theatre-packing summer for blockbuster releases, Mission: Impossible III establishes itself as the bar that all big budget movies must surpass to be considered a success this summer.
The stars were out early in Harlem. M:I:3 co-stars including Ving Rhames, Laurence Fishburne and Michelle Monaghan walked the carpet alongside recording stars like Joe, newcomers Luke & Q, Keyshia Cole, Twista, Kanye West, and a long list of others.
But no star shined brighter than the lead actor and executive producer, Tom Cruise. During his red carpet appearance, Mr. Cruise - equipped with his infectious smile and free spirited attitude - won over every fan that stood along the carpet lines by being totally accessible. He signed every picture, napkin, notepad, t-shirt and poster that was passed to him. He took pictures with each and every fan who requested a photo opportunity. He was the definition of a worldwide celebrity who appreciates his position in the entertainment field.
The movie is based on Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), who is retired from active duty as an IMF agent and is engaged to Julia (Michelle Monaghan). Hunt returns to action when an IMF agent he trained is captured. But when Hunt’s attempts to snare evil arms dealer Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman) goes horrifically wrong, Ethan becomes a fugitive to both sides of the game in a race against the clock.
From the opening scene, M:I:3 is a suspenseful thrill ride that will draw a bevy of emotions from the viewers. Those who aren’t familiar with the spy movie genre will enjoy the quick action, impossible stunts and trusty gadgets. Those who are familiar will feel like there are more explosions than actual intelligence.
Mission: Impossible 3 was the perfect compliment to its predecessors, easily the best effort from the reemerging franchise. You will be satisfied with the movie’s end whether you believed the movie to be impressive or the run of the mill.
Mission: Impossible III opened disappointingly at the weekend box office, selling $48 million worth of tickets in its first three days in theaters across the United States and Canada.
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