{"id":13635,"date":"2025-05-21T06:11:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T13:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=13635"},"modified":"2025-05-28T16:02:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T23:02:21","slug":"mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2025\/mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning * Outstanding Film! Full Of Constant High-Tension And Emotional Moments &#8212; And Insane Stunts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-13650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mi8_DOM_2025x3000_Online_Character_Poster_TCruiseHanging_R1.jpg?resize=120%2C177&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mi8_DOM_2025x3000_Online_Character_Poster_TCruiseHanging_R1.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mi8_DOM_2025x3000_Online_Character_Poster_TCruiseHanging_R1.jpg?w=405&amp;ssl=1 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/>Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in <em>Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Mikella G. comments, \u201c<em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning<\/em> is an outstanding film that I really like. It is packed with action and adventure, all while being so suspenseful and compelling. I was on the edge of my seat during the entire movie, and was completely engaged the whole time.\u201d Charlotte L. adds, \u201c\u2026filled with all we expect from a <em>Mission: Impossible<\/em> movie &#8212; crazy plans that somehow manage to work, constant danger, incredible stunts, and suspenseful scenes\u2026 all the more impressive when you realize that Tom Cruise does his own stunts&#8230; Katherine S. wraps it up with, \u201c<em>\u2026<\/em> an absolutely action-packed movie, taking a more serious and grave tone than the previous installments of the series. It\u2019s full of constant high-tension and emotional moments, and insane stunts, as always. See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning<br \/>\nMikella G, KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, age 19<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8P6vDqQMMFs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13648\" style=\"width: 265px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13648\" class=\" wp-image-13648\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-017R_G2.jpg?resize=255%2C131&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-017R_G2.jpg?resize=300%2C154&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-017R_G2.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning<\/em> is an outstanding film that I really like. It is packed with action and adventure, all while being so suspenseful and compelling. I was on the edge of my seat during the entire movie, and was completely engaged the whole time.<\/p>\n<p><em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning<\/em> brings us right back into this world, where Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) must complete one final mission. This time though, the weight of the world is ultimately in his hands. He has a very small amount of time to find the Entity and, if he is unsuccessful, humanity as we know it will be destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>The suspenseful storyline is its biggest standout. It&#8217;s incredible how even after seven movies, the eighth and final one is still so entertaining. I was completely immersed in this film. Almost every single scene feels like a big drop on a roller coaster.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FYKSUGHBDFI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13636\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13636\" class=\" wp-image-13636\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-004K.jpg?resize=250%2C105&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-004K.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-004K.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt and Simon Pegg plays Benji Dunn in Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Even though it is almost 3 hours long, it certainly doesn\u2019t feel that long. There was never a moment when I got bored, or tired of it. On the contrary, the non-stop excitement fills the room. Watching it in the theater also felt very special, because it was almost as if the entire audience was on the journey together. We gasped and laughed together. It&#8217;s very special for a film to bring a group of people together who have never met before, to have a cathartic experience, and that is the effect that this movie had on my audience. Another major standout is Tom Cruise\u2019s stunt abilities. In every movie of this franchise, Cruise proves himself time and time again, and for this final film he pulls out all the stops. Everything is real; no green screens were used. From plane chases to falling from the sky, it always amazes me at the limits he pushes to get the perfect shot.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13641\" style=\"width: 263px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13641\" class=\" wp-image-13641\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-12919K_BP.jpg?resize=253%2C163&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-12919K_BP.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-12919K_BP.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom Cruise on the set of Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This film has a lot of underwater work. I learned that Cruise trained to be able to hold his breath for long amounts of time \u2013\u00a0 his dedication is truly inspiring. Additionally, the cinematography is another aspect that is top notch. The underwater scenes are particularly captivating. The audience really gets a feel for how deep and dark the ocean is. I could almost feel the stillness and quietness of the ocean. Lastly, the sound effects really enhance this movie. In every scene I could hear every sound as if I was actually there \u2013 from the wind, to the submarine sounds, to the heavy breathing and gunshots, everything is accounted for. When you sit down to watch this movie, be prepared to be completely consumed into the <em>Mission: Impossible<\/em> franchise.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s message is to live life without regrets and remember that no singular action defines who we are. Be aware that there are many fight scenes, and violent weapons used.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to ages 12 to 18, plus adults. <em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning<\/em> releases in theaters May 23, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning<br \/>\nBy Charlotte L., KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, age 14<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8oUsdie7fj8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13643\" style=\"width: 262px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13643\" class=\" wp-image-13643\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-005K.jpg?resize=252%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-005K.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-005K.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt, Pom Klementieff plays Paris, Greg Tarzan Davis plays Degas, Simon Pegg plays Benji Dunn and Hayley Atwell plays Grace in Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I really like <em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning <\/em>because the storyline drew me in; the story combines the old and the new, and the acting is really well played. .<\/p>\n<p><em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning <\/em>continues the storyline of the previous <em>Mission: Impossible <\/em>films. It follows Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team including some of our favorite returning characters such as Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg), Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames), and Grace (Hayley Atwell). Once again, Hunt and his team find themselves on a daring mission to save the world.<\/p>\n<p>The storyline of <em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning <\/em>is paramount &#8212; continuing the story of previous films with a short recap of part one of this story. It is filled with all we expect from a <em>Mission: Impossible<\/em> movie &#8212; crazy plans that somehow manage to work, constant danger, incredible stunts, and suspenseful scenes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13644\" style=\"width: 256px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13644\" class=\" wp-image-13644\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-04914R.jpg?resize=246%2C164&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-04914R.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-04914R.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ving Rhames as Luther in Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This seems all the more impressive when you realize that Tom Cruise does his own stunts, which are found in abundance in this movie. Examples of stunts worth looking forward to are Ethan Hunt hanging off a plane and parachuting out of the sky. The suspenseful scene makes you nervous because, even though it\u2019s Tom Cruise, so you know he\u2019ll be okay, you can\u2019t help but feel scared for him. The music, acting, and lightning contribute to this and make it seem as if Hunt is truly in danger.<\/p>\n<p>This movie combines old and new characters also; the new characters and aspects of the plot blend so well together that it seems almost like real life. The acting is spectacular! Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt so well and Simon Pegg, as Benji, plays a comedic, yet loyal and determined character incredibly well.<\/p>\n<p>This movie is packed with humorous remarks, not only from Benji, but from all the characters.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13640\" style=\"width: 261px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13640\" class=\" wp-image-13640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-020R.jpg?resize=251%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-020R.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-FF-020R.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom Cruise plays Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another notable performance is by Ving Rhames who plays Luther. Although Luther doesn\u2019t play as big of a role in this film as he has in previous ones, he definitely enhances this film.<\/p>\n<p>The message of <em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning <\/em>is that your choices can affect others more than you expect.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning <\/em>5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. It releases in theaters on May 23, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning<br \/>\nBy Katherine S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 17<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DZCQB_015aI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13637\" style=\"width: 255px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13637\" class=\" wp-image-13637\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-00483_DJaR.jpg?resize=245%2C171&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-00483_DJaR.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-00483_DJaR.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13637\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom Cruise on the set of Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning<\/em> is an absolutely action-packed movie, taking a more serious and grave tone than the previous installments of the series. It\u2019s full of constant high-tension and emotional moments, and insane stunts, as always. It is definitely long but has a solid way to end the entity\u2019s storyline (maybe?).<\/p>\n<p>Now that Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) has retrieved the cruciform key, the next step in destroying the rogue AI \u2013 \u201cThe Entity\u201d \u2013 is finding the Podkova, which contains the original code of the AI and is at an unknown location at the bottom of the sea. So, Ethan and his team must travel the globe and find the Podkova before The Entity gains control of every nuclear arsenal and launches them, annihilating the world. It\u2019s a cautionary tale about AI and offers a scary view into the future of artificial intelligence\u2019s power.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t watched <em>Mission: Impossible \u2013 Dead Reckoning Part 1<\/em> you should do so because it is the first part of this movie, but you don\u2019t need to watch any of the other earlier ones to understand the story, but long-time fans\u00a0 will enjoy all the references to past movies in this one.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13645\" style=\"width: 261px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13645\" class=\" wp-image-13645\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-03542R2C.jpg?resize=251%2C165&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-03542R2C.jpg?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-03542R2C.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nick Offerman, Charles Parnell, Angela Bassett, Mark Gatiss and Janet McTeer in Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Even though this is the eighth film in the Mission: Impossible franchise, running at just under three hours \u2013 the longest Mission: Impossible movie yet \u2013 and has the word \u201cfinal\u201d in the title, it\u2019s unknown whether this will be the last assignment for Ethan Hunt after almost 30 years of missions. Almost all of the stunts in the Mission: Impossible movies are performed by Tom Cruise and always seem to outdo each other, but the stunts in this movie are so crazy that even professionals said they were impossible, but Tom Cruise was able to make them happen. There\u2019s a wing-walking stunt between two planes in this film \u2013\u00a0 this isn\u2019t the first time Cruise has done stunts with planes, but in this particular situation, the original stunt teams said his vision was not possible. However, Cruise defied the odds and was able to do an extremely dangerous and extremely impressive wing-walking stunt. Along with all of these action-packed and impressive stunts, there\u2019s also a lot of fast-moving images and flashbacks to past movies, so I would advise you to be cautious while watching this movie if you are photosensitive. Ethan Hunt and his team, Benji (Simon Pegg), Grace (Hayley Atwell), Paris (Pom Klemenieff) and Degas (Greg Tarzan Davis), have such good chemistry and, despite being so different, they work so well together. Ethan spends a lot of time apart from his team, but his care for these people is so apparent. Some of these characters are on opposite sides of the original conflict, so it is very interesting to see their bonds grow through everything they encounter in this movie.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13639\" style=\"width: 255px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13639\" class=\" wp-image-13639\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-19879R2.jpg?resize=245%2C163&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-19879R2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MI8-19879R2.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13639\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom Cruise on the set of Mission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The stunts in this movie are so crazy that even professionals said they were impossible, but Tom Cruise was able to make them happen. Ethan Hunt and his team, Benji (Simon Pegg), Grace (Hayley Atwell), Paris (Pom Klemenieff) and Degas (Greg Tarzan Davis), have such good chemistry and despite being so different, they work so well together.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s message is that teamwork and determination can make the impossible possible. Be forewarned that there is some profanity, intense fighting scenes, very gruesome situations and death. I do not recommend this movie for photosensitive or sound-sensitive viewers, as well as people who are sensitive to violent scenes.<\/p>\n<p>I give\u00a0<em>Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning<\/em>\u00a04 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. This movie releases in theaters on May 23, 2025.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fsQgc9pCyDU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Mikella G. comments, \u201cMission: Impossible &#8211; The Final Reckoning is an outstanding film that I really like. It is packed with action and adventure, all while being so suspenseful and compelling. I was on the edge of my seat during the entire movie, and was completely engaged the whole time.\u201d Charlotte L. adds, \u201c\u2026filled with all we expect from a Mission: Impossible movie &#8212; crazy plans that somehow manage to work, constant danger, incredible stunts, and suspenseful scenes\u2026 all the more impressive when you realize that Tom Cruise does his own stunts, which are found in abundance in this movie. Katherine S. wraps it up with, \u201c\u2026 an absolutely action-packed movie, taking a more serious and grave tone than the previous installments of the series. It\u2019s full of constant high-tension and emotional moments, and insane stunts, as always. 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