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2015 / action spy film / Directed by Christopher McQuarrie
Global chaos has a new name.
What is Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation about?
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must fight The Syndicate, an international group of rogue government agents. Hunt is pursued by the CIA and must clear his name.
Five things to know.
Setup
The film stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Mission Force.
World
The film was shot in key locations including London, Vienna, Casablanca, and at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK.
Pressure
The film's official title was revealed in March 2015, and it premiered at the Vienna State Opera on July 23, 2015.
Craft
The film's musical score was composed by Joe Kraemer, who incorporated Lalo Schifrin's thematic material from the television series.
Viewing Note
The film received positive reviews for McQuarrie's direction, screenplay, action sequences, and the performances of Cruise, Pegg, and Ferguson.
A thought to take with you.
The Syndicate challenges Ethan's team by hiding inside the same international systems used to pursue it. With the IMF under scrutiny, Ethan has to rely on people whose loyalties cannot be inferred from their official position, making trust part of the mission's mechanics.
Is it your kind of movie?
Choose it for a team-based spy thriller with pursuit, shifting alliances, and practical stunts. Previous Mission: Impossible films help with character history but the investigation is clear.
Sources & scope
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