Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning; Serves up 2x tense stunt sequences, w/a greater emphasis on dramatic high stakes w/somber reverence for the series/characters as a whole. It’s great entertainment, but main stunts are so far removed from what we will experience, thrill is more detached; A-
 

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Mission: Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One; Nods to spy films over the years paired w/breathtaking stunts, fights & chases. Franchise continues to deliver by way of its returning cast gelling well w/new characters, who are great in this instalment. Pure fun w/high stakes; A-
 

Rain Man

Rain Man; Dynamic performances from Cruise and Hoffman highlight a film about family bonds and understanding autism. Though some aspects have become more noticeably stereotypical and less nuanced, the heart residing in the acting remains. Definitely a classic film. Definitely; A-

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Mission: Impossible - Fallout; Escalates nicely with intricately designed action set pieces beyond belief. New cast additions work well with series regulars. Humour, intensity, intrigue. Everything we’ve come to expect, amplified; A

The Mummy

The Mummy; Cruise & Crowe are no strangers to silly campy guilty pleasures. This one entertains most when Mummy not around. Not all bad; C+

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation; Pulse pounding action w/breath holding elements in spades.  Cast exceptionally well, esp. femme fatale; A-

Edge of Tomorrow

Edge of Tomorrow; Sci-fi Groundhog Day cleverly enacts its conceit. Liman knows how to balance theme & action beautifully.Tightly edited; A-