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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOLMovie Reviews
Action adventure about the efforts of Ethan Hunt and his team to clear the name of the IMF after the organization is implicated in a terrorist bombing plot. Cast:Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving RhamesDirector:Brad BirdRelease Date:December 16, 2011DVD Release:April 17, 2012From:ParamountRating:PG-13Length:1 hr. 50 min.
APRIL 17, 2012
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Very Good Reviews
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol played to very good reviews. • Rene Rodriguez wrote in the Miami Herald, "...pure popcorn of the highest, most flavorful order, and it's good for you, too.... an expertly crafted piece of pop entertainment. Bring on 'Mission: Impossible V,' please." • And MaryAnn Johanson wrote for Flick Filosopher, "...hooks us on all levels: the visual, the emotional, the thrilling." More Reviews Below...
Richard Corliss, Time: GOOD "Cruise comfortably embodies an action hero who is superefficient but no superman... a shame his comeback vehicle doesn't ride more smoothly over the narrative terrain."(See all of Richard Corliss's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,225 words, 12/16/11
David Germain, Associated Press: VERY GOOD(cg) "Maybe making cartoons -- 'The Incredibles,' 'Ratatouille,' 'The Iron Giant' -- has expanded director Brad Bird's conception of what's possible in a live film."(See all of David Germain's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 937 words, 12/15/11
Mara Reinstein, Us Weekly: VERY GOOD(cg) "You've gotta hand it to Cruise: At 49, he single-handedly gives the fourth installment of his franchise its heart-racing pulse.... the star taps his inner X Games athlete."(See all of Mara Reinstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 186 words, 12/15/11
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...proves that in a Hollywood action-ride culture drenched in fake adrenaline, it's cathartic to encounter the real thing."(See all of Owen Gleiberman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 775 words, 12/30/11
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone: OUTSTANDING(cg) "If someone asks you what a true movie star is, point to Cruise.... And he's found an ideal collaborator in Bird. You leave thinking that these guys can do anything."(See all of Peter Travers's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 526 words, 12/16/11
Claudia Puig, USA Today: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...employs a perfectly calibrated blend of high-voltage explosions, intricate gadgetry and dizzying chases without sacrificing compelling characters."(See all of Claudia Puig's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 416 words, 12/16/11
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...a terrific thriller with action sequences that function as a kind of action poetry.... it has been claimed that Cruise 'insisted on doing his stunts himself.' Say what?"(See all of Roger Ebert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 862 words, 12/16/11
Glenn Kenny, MSN Movies: EXCELLENT(cg) "...not only very effectively suspenseful and thrilling but also kind of new-fangled if not actually innovative.... it's pretty much state-of-the-art."(See all of Glenn Kenny's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 614 words, 12/14/11
James Berardinelli, Reel Views: VERY GOOD(cg) "...relentless in its pursuit of high octane thrills... concentrates so hard on its set pieces that the storyline often feels insignificant and, at times, is easily forgotten."(See all of James Berardinelli's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 955 words, 12/16/11
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (13 Reviews)
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...when Mr. Cruise hangs off the even taller building, what you see isn't just a man doing a crazy stunt but also one poignantly denying his own mortality."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 898 words, 12/16/11
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...built from massive explosions and high-risk car chases and mind-blowing stunts and awesome gadgets. The only thing that's missing, in fact, is a soul."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 398 words, 12/16/11
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "...an entertaining production that's got considerable visual flair, especially in its action-heavy Imax sections.... Brad Bird's brought a touch of playfulness to the proceedings..."(See all of Kenneth Turan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 742 words, 12/16/11
Lou Lumenick, New York Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "...at well over two hours, 'Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol' overstays its welcome a bit, but delivers the goods where it really matters."(See all of Lou Lumenick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 637 words, 12/16/11
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Bird errs, I think, by shoving the camera too close to the bodies in the frame, so that the momentum and spatial relationships become awfully hard to parse."(See all of Michael Phillips's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 595 words, 12/16/11
Rafer Guzman, New York Newsday: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "It's zippy and inventive... will leave you feeling like one of James Bond's mid-period martinis: shaken, but never really stirred."(See all of Rafer Guzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 326 words, 12/16/11
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...a terrific thriller with action sequences that function as a kind of action poetry.... it has been claimed that Cruise 'insisted on doing his stunts himself.' Say what?"(See all of Roger Ebert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 862 words, 12/16/11
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "There is no denying that this can be exhilarating, though when 'Ghost Protocol' stoops to deal in emotional rather than physical expression the movie goes flaccid..."(See all of Nick Pinkerton's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 532 words, 12/21/11
Peter Howell, Toronto Star: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...the film seems like 'Get Smart' at times. But watching Tom Cruise play Maxwell Smart is more fun than seeing him grimace for two hours."(See all of Peter Howell's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 479 words, 12/16/11
Liam Lacey, Toronto Globe & Mail: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...the overly long story (132 minutes) moves in fits and starts around a musty Cold War plot straight out of a vintage 'James Bond' movie."(See all of Liam Lacey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 615 words, 12/16/11
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...the frenetic action, gargantuan scale and furious scurryings to save the world will have begun to take their toll - on the audience if not the protagonists..."(See all of Ann Hornaday's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 736 words, 12/16/11
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer: VERY GOOD(cg) "...rocks. And if you see it in the giant Imax format, with the kazillion watts of digital surround sound, it literally does so."(See all of Steven Rea's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 587 words, 12/16/11
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: OUTSTANDING(cg) "Director Brad Bird's fresh touch gives breathless energy, tremendous excitement and, above all, humor to what could have been a wearying genre exercise."(See all of Colin Covert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 226 words, 12/16/11
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: EXCELLENT(cg) "Why do you hit yourself in the head with a hammer? Because it feels so good when you stop. In this case, the headache is worth it."(See all of Bill Goodykoontz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 662 words, 12/16/11
Stephen Whitty, New Jersey Star-Ledger: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...the eye-candy -- from high-tech gadgets to gorgeous people -- has only been ratcheted up. And so has the excitement."(See all of Stephen Whitty's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 469 words, 12/16/11
Amy Biancolli, San Francisco Chronicle: VERY GOOD(cg) "It's all about the chase - an enjoyably loopy race against time... If you widen your eyes and turn off your brain, it all adds up to cracking good fun."(See all of Amy Biancolli's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 383 words, 12/16/11
Soren Andersen, Seattle Times: MODERATE(cg) "...the villain, played by Michael Nyqvist in a three-piece ice-cream suit that looks like it came from Tom Wolfe's closet, is a cipher, and the situations are nonsensical..."(See all of Soren Andersen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 407 words, 12/16/11
Tom Long, Detroit News: EXCELLENT(cg) "...top-notch popcorn entertainment, chock-full of dazzling stunts and heroic moments, played out at a near-hysterical pitch."(See all of Tom Long's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 739 words, 12/16/11
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...pure popcorn of the highest, most flavorful order, and it's good for you, too.... an expertly crafted piece of pop entertainment. Bring on 'Mission: Impossible V,' please."(See all of Rene Rodriguez's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 621 words, 12/16/11
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (10 Reviews)
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "There is no denying that this can be exhilarating, though when 'Ghost Protocol' stoops to deal in emotional rather than physical expression the movie goes flaccid..."(See all of Nick Pinkerton's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 532 words, 12/21/11
Katey Rich, Cinema Blend: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...thrilling and awe-inspiring... as light on its feet as director Brad Bird's animated films and easily the best action film of the year."(See all of Katey Rich's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 737 words, 12/14/11
Jen Yamato, Movieline: VERY GOOD(cg) "...marvel as Movie Star Tom Cruise grips the windows of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world... you get your money's worth."(See all of Jen Yamato's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,405 words, 12/15/11
Jaime N. Christley, Slant: MODERATE(cg) "...there are moments when the movie comes teasingly close to attaining escape velocity... disappointingly, it often feels sluggish and secondhand..."(See all of Jaime N. Christley's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 959 words, 12/14/11
MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher: EXCELLENT(cg) "...hooks us on all levels: the visual, the emotional, the thrilling. These aren't superheroes doing impossible things, they're real people doing a good, hard job."(See all of MaryAnn Johanson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,046 words, 12/16/11
HIGHBROW PRESS (7 Reviews)
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal: EXCELLENT "Mr. Bird and his cinematographer, Robert Elswit, sustain a remarkable level of visual and dramatic energy... The result is hugely enjoyable."(See all of Joe Morgenstern's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 740 words, 12/16/11
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...when Mr. Cruise hangs off the even taller building, what you see isn't just a man doing a crazy stunt but also one poignantly denying his own mortality."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 898 words, 12/16/11
David Denby, New Yorker: VERY GOOD "...great silly fun.... See the movie on an IMAX screen, if you can - the induced vertigo is exciting, though you may feel that you're holding your stomach in your hands."(See all of David Denby's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 196 words, 12/26/11
Ian Buckwalter, NPR: OUTSTANDING "...may not be as smart as Bird's Pixar work, but that's not a deficiency here. This film exists purely to dazzle and thrill, and by that measure, it delivers expertly..."(See all of Ian Buckwalter's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 697 words, 12/15/11
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "...an entertaining production that's got considerable visual flair, especially in its action-heavy Imax sections.... Brad Bird's brought a touch of playfulness to the proceedings..."(See all of Kenneth Turan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 742 words, 12/16/11
Dan Kois, Slate: OUTSTANDING "...exhibits a control of action imagery -- a mastery of bodies moving through space -- that rivals any non-animated film I've ever seen."(See all of Dan Kois's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 768 words, 12/15/11
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon: OUTSTANDING "...the most exciting action flick of the year... a slick secret-agent techno-fantasy.... This is pure escapist cinema at its best, without morality or apology or guilt."(See all of Andrew O'Hehir's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,097 words, 12/15/11
MOVIE INDUSTRY (6 Reviews)
Justin Chang, Daily Variety: GOOD "...serves up sights and setpieces of often jaw-dropping ingenuity... but it's a movie of dazzling individual parts that don't come together to fully satisfying effect..."(See all of Justin Chang's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,210 words, 12/07/11
Todd McCarthy, Hollywood Reporter: VERY GOOD "...there is some fairly incredible stuff... a spectacular, if repetitive, fourth series entry.... Tom Cruise is in top form... Director Brad Bird's done a fine job..."(See all of Todd McCarthy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,289 words, 12/07/11
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "...an entertaining production that's got considerable visual flair, especially in its action-heavy Imax sections.... Brad Bird's brought a touch of playfulness to the proceedings..."(See all of Kenneth Turan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 742 words, 12/16/11
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...when Mr. Cruise hangs off the even taller building, what you see isn't just a man doing a crazy stunt but also one poignantly denying his own mortality."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 898 words, 12/16/11
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal: EXCELLENT "Mr. Bird and his cinematographer, Robert Elswit, sustain a remarkable level of visual and dramatic energy... The result is hugely enjoyable."(See all of Joe Morgenstern's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 740 words, 12/16/11
13.0 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol's reviews are separated by an average 13.0 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (48 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol's reviews cover 85.3% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 32,729 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 682 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 25.2 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol's reviews on average broke 25.2 hours after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (48 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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