Sat, January 4, 2025
This is the third movie in a year that has received seemingly zero attention from critics or moviegoers but I thought was fantastic. Is it me?
Much as I dislike Tom Cruise personally, he is phenomenal as a producer of Tom Cruise movies. He and Christopher McQuarrie collaborated on a tremendously enjoyable film here. posted 05.05.13
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Every time I watch it, I’m more impressed with McQuarrie’s screenwriting and directing choices, and more mystified as to why this wasn’t a giant hit. It’s lean, effective, and witty; the puzzle is clever and satisfying; and the cast is excellent. The final fistfight is a little overly macho, but that’s part of the bargain when adapting these books, and well worth it.
