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As I said, I much preferred the scene in MI:RN when he meets Faust, which was full of 'cool', as was the CR ball beater scene, despite the obvious discomfort Bond was in at the time.
MI reminds me of how the FF franchise exploded in popularity around the fourth entry, then became a juggernaut. Not that MI was ever modest, but it really has hit it's stride with recent entries.
Director Hunley, the infamous CIA director who was anti-IMF evidenced by the pace of the film, was he really against them and lied to the judges about what would appear to be the operation to dissolve IMF in order to have Hunt infiltrate the Syndicate on doubts that the latter terrorist organization have been planted in worldwide governments including the US?
Did he have a change of heart upon seeing Hunt proving to him that he was right all along or was it really his plan? Was he the Secretary from the beginning or did he become one while reinstating the IMF?
It's Brandt's "Welcome to the IMF, Mr. Secretary" statement that leaves me in confusion, rather than saying "Welcome back". Did Hunt and his team manipulate Hunley to see things their way?
If I remember correctly, there was no IMF head during the duration of MI:5 RN because it followed on from GP, & the previous director had been killed. Hence another spin on the title rogue nation.
Perhaps Henry may usher in a new fashion. He wears it very well imho.
That's true. He does resemble Burt.
Loved it as always. Such a step up from the last two in my opinion. It's the combination (and incorporation) of a little style along with the normal action and heroics that elevates this film. From the fabulous opening sequence in Budapest (which features none other than Lea Seydoux herself as crack assassin Sabine Moreau) it's clear that this film means business. The first time one sees Hunt in the PTS, he's coolly bouncing a ball of a prison wall in Moscow (a far cry from the first scene in the last film where he's strapped to a torture chair, helpless and frenzied), just before he smoothly breaks out accompanied by Dean Martin's Ain't That A Kick In The Head. These two opening sequences set the tone for the rest of the film. The action is truly first class, including the now famous Burj Khalifa climb, the sandstorm chase, the automated (and highly inventive) parking garage fight, and of course the Russian prison break. They are all done with a little wink/humour, which makes all the difference for me. One of my favourite scenes is Hunt's instinctive escape from the Moscow hospital - simple but highly effective. The team is outstanding too (Paula Patton and Jeremy Renner join Simon Pegg). I'm almost tempted to move this to #1, but I'll have to wait until I view MI:RN (my current top dog) tomorrow before making a final call.