Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

The dizzyingly brilliant Burj Khalifa action sequence is the main attraction and pure popcorn cinema. The film has a refreshingly light touch and focus on team play that keeps it fun, though the plot and villain are stale.

This is a gripping rejuvenation of the series that is inventive, relentless and tension-packed. The amazing spectacle of Cruise dangling off the Burj Khalifa tower is highlighted.

The film is arguably the strongest in the series, with impressive set pieces and cheeky brio from director Brad Bird. The bravura Burj Khalifa scaling sequence is the standout feat of tense suspense filmmaking.

The fourth Mission: Impossible is an efficient and effective thriller that gains extra comic dimension from Simon Pegg's scene-stealing performance. It delivers solid entertainment with standout gadgetry and a breathtaking Burj Khalifa sequence, though it sags slightly in later scenes.

Bird's zippy caper succeeds by focusing on a surrogate family of agents working as a team, delivering fast-paced globe-trotting thrills and spectacular set pieces like the Burj Khalifa sequence. Minor disappointments include underdeveloped backstories but it remains thrilling blockbuster entertainment.

The film looks far better than it sounds, with spectacular action sequences in Moscow and especially the vertiginous Burj Khalifa stunt that is the highlight. Enough gadgets, chases and set pieces compensate for the thin story and two-dimensional characters.

The review commends Brad Bird's stylish live-action debut and the film's visual flair in IMAX sequences, crediting Tom Cruise's unwavering commitment for making the action believable.

The critic praises the film's standout action sequences, especially the vertiginous Burj Khalifa climb, and highlights the strong ensemble performances from Cruise, Pegg, Patton and Renner.

The critic finds spectacular action in striking international locales but notes the repetitive challenges and villain plot. Brad Bird's live-action debut handles the format well, with strong set pieces like the Russian prison escape and Burj Khalifa climb standing out.

The critic had a surprisingly good time with this high-octane fourth outing, praising the quality of the stunts and Cruise showing himself as a team player rather than a solo act. The Burj Khalifa climbing sequence stands out as thrilling and stomach-lurching, though the film is full of absurdities.

The critic highlights the film's humorous take on imperfect gadgets and stunts under Brad Bird's direction, along with its unexpected sincerity and Tom Cruise's evident enjoyment.

The review notes the film's return to high-stakes action basics with Tom Cruise's committed stunt work and Brad Bird's self-aware direction, while acknowledging the familiar nonsensical plot.

The critic finds the film flat and inert overall despite its ambitions. The vertigo-inducing Burj Khalifa climb stands out as the thrilling high point.

It is an enjoyable but unambitious action movie that fails to deliver character or heart. The dizzyingly effective Burj Khalifa sequence in IMAX is singled out for praise.

The review praises the jaw-dropping early set pieces and inventive direction by Brad Bird but finds the film loses momentum in the later stretches despite strong individual sequences.

The critic praises Brad Bird for delivering the best Mission: Impossible yet with bone-crunching action, fleet-footed pacing, and a terrific ensemble that makes it a team movie. He singles out the brilliant gadgets and set pieces, especially how plans go wrong forcing improvisation.

Calls it the best entry in the franchise and one of the best action movies in recent years, highlighting the thrilling Burj Khalifa sequence as the centerpiece worth the price of admission, and the sense of fun and strong performances.

The critic calls the film a rousing gasp machine that revives the flagging franchise with nonstop jolts and thrills under Brad Bird's direction. Bird's animation background shines in the tangible action sequences, particularly the Burj Khalifa climb, making the effects feel real and the series relevant again.

The critic praises the film's exhilarating action sequences, especially the Burj Khalifa climb, and Brad Bird's assured direction that brings urgency, silence for tension, and an ensemble focus. It notes some niggles with length and gadgets but calls it a strong, enjoyable improvement on the previous entry.

The review praises the nonstop, high-octane action sequences directed by Brad Bird that advance plot and character while balancing levity and heart. It notes the film's simple plot is elevated by inventive gadgets and stunts but finds the repetitive 'everything works out' structure slightly tiring.

The critic finds the film surprisingly flat and low-key, hampered by a confused narrative, messy script, and lack of sustained thrills or character depth despite strong set pieces and IMAX spectacle. It criticizes the tone, comic relief, and overall execution as a disappointment.