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Ghost Protocol: Mission Accepted

2012Movie48 minEnglish

A documentary that explores the making of 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol'. It focuses on what the film's team went through while shooting in Prague, Dubai, and Vancouver.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic73
Google Users84%
Director: Brad BirdGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Spy

Plot Summary

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team are framed for bombing the Kremlin, leading to the disbandment of the agency and the activation of 'Ghost Protocol.' Disavowed and with no backup, Ethan and his new team must go rogue to clear their names and prevent a nuclear catastrophe. The team undertakes increasingly dangerous missions, relying solely on their wits and each other as they race against time to expose a shadowy network.

Critical Reception

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its thrilling action sequences, inventive set pieces, and the revitalized energy brought by director Brad Bird. Critics lauded the film's blend of humor, suspense, and Tom Cruise's committed performance, noting it as a high point in the franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Spectacularly thrilling and inventive action sequences, particularly the Burj Khalifa climb.
  • Brad Bird's directorial debut in live-action is a triumphant success, bringing fresh energy to the franchise.
  • Tom Cruise delivers a charismatic and physically demanding performance, anchoring the film's high stakes.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's impressive stunts and pacing, with many praising Tom Cruise's dedication to performing his own stunts. The action is frequently cited as a major draw, and the plot is generally seen as engaging and well-executed.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Received several Saturn Awards nominations, including Best Action or Adventure film.

Fun Fact

The iconic scene where Tom Cruise scales the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world's tallest building, was filmed without the use of green screen or stunt doubles, with Cruise performing many of the dangerous stunts himself while suspended by wires.

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