MISSION IMPOSSIBLE reminds one of the old Bond movies than recent pictures like the Bourne films. In these movies, spies fist-fight on subways, helicopters fly inside train tunnels, and oven-sized aquariums break with enough water to flood a whole room. None of that should matter. When we watch this film, we're not asking ourselves "why" or "how"...we're asking ourselves "what will happen next". MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE succeeds as a heart-pumping and engaging thriller, but don't expect believable thrills; expect fun. Violence is really the only issue in the film. Numerous people are shot and two are stabbed. Blood is seen on hands, weapons, etc. and that may be unsettling for some, but discerning viewers can tell it's fake. There are several big booms and explosions, and the opening sequence is intense (Hunt's team is killed off; one by one). Language is limited to "d**n"s, "a*s"s, and "SOB"s, and sex consists of two couples kissing. Mention is made of Hunt coveting Jon Voigt's wife (who is at least 15 years younger than him), but nothing happens.
Mission: Impossible
(1996, Rated PG-13, Action/adventure, Starring Tom Cruise, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jon Voight)
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
A Great Action Film...PLEASE READ NOTE AT BOTTOM
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Great spy movie...
The movie itself is very good. The characters are impaled, shot, and stabbed. However, none are graphic and the impalement cuts away before anything is seen. THere are a few s-words, as well as a handful of milder expletives.There are only a few thematic elements, and most are so mild that it's hard to even catch them.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Good
Good but a few thematic and violent content themes in beginning but nothing more.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A good example of over-the-top, but fun, action movie
this movie has good acting, with a good plot. it is not for the squemish, because it starts with an entire team of opratives being shot, impaled, stabbed, and oterwise killed (off screen though, but you still hear a few, ahem, bodily noises). After that though, there is just a few shoot out sequences and a perolis chase. (what good action movie is without one) if you are looking for a good action flik, this is a good movie for you
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
One of the Best Spy Movies
Mission: Impossible is a fun and suspenseful spy movie that older kids and teens will enjoy alot. There are plenty of great action sequences and neat spy gadgets. A sleek and enjoyable thriller. Good for kids 11+
