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Why ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Should Be the Ultimate Goodbye!

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Alert for Spoilers: Spoilers ahead for Mission: Impossible – The Last Stand

Your task, if you decide to proceed, is to visit the cinema. This Memorial Day weekend marks the highly anticipated return of one of the most iconic action series with the premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Last Stand. For those seeking thrilling stunts, the conclusion of nearly three decades of storytelling, or simply to watch Tom Cruise sprint, director Christopher McQuarrie has ensured an exciting experience.

Without a doubt, this movie has its rough patches; it’s longer than previous ones and the initial hour is quite slow, focusing mainly on setting up events and reminding viewers of key details from earlier films. However, once the action kicks in, it truly exceeds expectations, offering two unforgettable action sequences that are likely to be among the best of 2025. Although the film’s promotional material and Tom Cruise’s comments have been somewhat secretive about it, it seems almost inevitable that this is the grand conclusion for the series. And while we had a great time watching it, we believe that decision was spot-on.

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‘The Final Reckoning‘ Takes ‘Mission: Impossible’ as Big as It Can Go

Despite its current blockbuster status with each new release, it’s worth remembering that the initial Mission: Impossible film was quite grounded compared to its successors. Much like the original TV series, it leaned heavily on the espionage aspect of spy stories, offering a complex plot that might have left casual viewers scratching their heads. The action scenes were built around tension and suspense rather than grand spectacle.

The series has consistently maintained its core spy elements throughout the years, even as the action sequences have become increasingly extravagant. However, it appears that keeping this balance has grown more challenging with each new installment. For instance, Fallout introduced the concept of nuclear war, and in Dead Reckoning, Ethan and the IMF faced off against artificial intelligence.

Although The Final Reckoning retains the essence of our beloved Mission: Impossible series, it cleverly blends themes of nuclear conflict and artificial intelligence. However, it appears that this film serves as a turning point. Tom Cruise and McQuarrie have pushed the spectacle aspect to its maximum potential. If they were to escalate further, there’s a risk that any future installments might veer towards self-parody.

Enjoying Tom Cruise’s death-defying acts for entertainment is always thrilling, yet it could potentially overshadow the spy aspect of the storyline. There seems to be a pattern reminiscent of the Fast and Furious series, whereby each installment became increasingly outrageous, causing some fans to feel that the initial street-racing essence was eventually lost along the way.

‘The Final Reckoning’ Culminates Ethan’s Character Arc

Above all else, The Final Reckoning seems like a fitting culmination to Ethan Hunt’s journey that it would seem unwise to prolong the series with him. Since Christopher McQuarrie took over as the franchise’s mastermind with Rogue Nation, he has portrayed Ethan as a hero who, on paper, appears undeniably eccentric. His devotion towards safeguarding his teammates is so profound that he refuses to compromise their lives for the greater good, even if it jeopardizes the entire world, as demonstrated most vividly in Fallout.

Combining his determination to carry out his tasks entirely free from government control and his tendency to be unpredictable has earned him the label of a wild card by his superiors. However, whenever the chips are down, Ethan manages to deliver and demonstrates that he is more than capable of safeguarding the entire world and the lives of his companions. Given this, it’s only fitting that The Final Reckoning presents the ultimate challenge for his character, as a failure in this mission would result in a global nuclear catastrophe.

In essence, every aspect of “The Final Reckoning” plays out in a way that feels incredibly fitting for a grand conclusion. Early on, fan-loved character Luther meets his end, while old storylines from earlier episodes are addressed, neatly wrapping up the series. Remarkably, Jim Phelps’ role is also revisited, and even the Entity’s rise to power is indirectly traced back to Ethan, as it turns out that the source code for the Entity was the long-debated Rabbit’s Foot, which Ethan had personally delivered to the CIA in the third installment.

Despite some instances that might seem like excessive admiration for Tom Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt, in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” we see how he writes his own fate and steps up when needed, even if his actions potentially endanger the world. The stakes don’t get higher than preventing a nuclear catastrophe or confronting past errors, making it a fitting conclusion to Ethan Hunt’s adventures. “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” is now playing in cinemas near you.

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2025-05-25 18:32

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