#mission: impossible 3

[bearsinpotatosacks]

Rewatching Mission Impossible 3 and got an AU where instead of Julia's death being faked in between MI3 and Ghost Protocol, we go by the Dead Reckoning logic of "Everyone in the IMF has been in a situation they can't get out of before" and she gets recruited in the IMF. She's a nurse so her medical knowledge is useful and she's mentioned to be adventurous like Ethan. Would he be less tragic of a hero? Or would he be more scared and feeling more guilty because she was now in more danger than ever?

[forumsdackel]

Mission Impossible Gifsets: x x x x x

Now it's time for M:I 3! Another movie that's just a blast!

[howsitduud]

Mission: Impossible 3 + 4 Review

Mission Impossible 3 (2006): Directed by JJ Abrams

They weren't lying, there is a lot of running in this movie, but I won't lie, Tom Cruise is real good at it. As for the movie itself, I'd say that this is the first great movie in the franchise, but it's not without its problems. The beginning really doesn't leave a good impression, with Ethan getting married to a woman who never gets a single chance to show any personality and the action scenes being quick-cut bullshit in the dark so we never get a single chance to see anything. I honestly think that the first action scene is worse than any action scene from the second movie, which is saying a lot. But once Ethan goes on that mission to kidnap Philip Seymour Hoffman, it's smooth sailing. I was trying to see how far I could go without mentioning him, but his character, Davian, is the best part of the movie and the best villain in the franchise so far. He's so effortlessly intimidating and him kidnapping Julia means that Ethan now has more personal stake in this mission outside of just the cause or his job or a random woman he barely knows. I said that she's not a great character on her own, but I cared about Ethan getting Julia back by the end of the movie, and that's made better by the fact that this is by far the best Tom Cruise performance I've seen in my life. He plays vengeful sorrow so well I thought I might as well join Scientology if it means I become THAT good of an actor (spoilers: I won't). Oh, and the action is good from there because it includes some great humor and character moments. Probably my favorite moment is in the final act where SPOILERS: Ethan shows Julia how to use a gun and protect herself while he short-circuits his brain. It's a surprisingly wholesome moment and the bit where he says "I love you" before he dies is really nice, too. Overall, this movie is really good. Not amazing or anything, but I would definitely watch it again someday, which is more than I could say for both previous movies.

Final Score: 7/10

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) Directed by Brad Bird

Looks like we're finally getting to the good shit, because Ghost Protocol has some kickass action scenes. Brad Bird is a master at this kind of stuff, and he really got to flex with this movie. There's too many cool sequences to count, like the infiltration into the Kremlin, the climb up the Burj Khalifa, the chase in the sandstorm, the final fight in the car lot, all of the action scenes have such a feeling of scale and spectacle, compounded by the amazing music, cinematography and editing. On top of that, the actual story of this movie is really solid, giving Ethan Hunt and his team no way of getting backup or help from anyone they can trust and dangling the threat of nuclear warfare over their heads is a great way of upping the stakes from the last 3 movies, and I'm really interested in what they do next movie. This kinda gave me vibes to the last act of Edge of Tomorrow with how stacked the odds were against them. With that being said, I do have a major problem with the actual dialogue. The plot is rock-solid, and some characters are good. Ethan is as charismatic as ever, Bogdon and Benji are nice additions to the field, and Hendricks is played by the best villain from John Wick which is based, but I can't say I really care about any other character. Jane is kind of a nothing character, which sucks because there's plenty they could've done with her character and her revenge quest, and I don't need to tell you that replacing Luther with Jeremy fucking Renner is a downgrade in every way. Plus, there's a bunch of jokes in this movie that feels like "MCU-style humor," where the characters joke around in a serious situation in the most forced ways possible. It works for the MCU (most of the time), not so much here. Still, this movie fucking rules and I can't wait to watch the next movie later tonight.

Final Score: 8/10

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The Mission: Impossible Films Ranked (2025 Update)

The Mission: Impossible films, a continuation of the classic television series, started in 1996 with the first entry being directed by Brian De Palma. Centred around secret agent Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, the series showcases high-stakes espionage, thrilling action sequences, and intricate plot twists. Originally, each film had a distinct style with different director taking the reins of…

[formulaonedirection]

The way his face lights up when he sees that it's Max filming him 🤕

[whoophoney]

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION (2015)

[valkubanging]

"Oh, I like her."

[airlocksandaviaries]

I know Benji did not wreck Ethan's home but like this is killing me

[safehousebooze]

For @benthan-week-forever day 4: Bickering over something, like old married couples do

Didn't plan on doing this prompt at all but inspiration struck!! Hope I can finish the other ones in time. But I'm so happy I can participate this year even if it's just one day :D

[meep-meep-richie]

TOM CRUISE as ETHAN HUNT in MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III

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ethan and benji’s relationship development from mi3 to rogue nation is actually so insane. like their romance works BECAUSE it’s a slowburn. because ethan needed to fall in love with julia and ruin his own marriage first. because benji needed to realize he cared more about the friendships he cultivated in the IMF than his own life. i love it!

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Mission Impossible Gifsets: x x x x x

Another timestamp roulette! M:I 3 this time!!

[bravoechoes]

ethan/ilsa is subversive because ilsa is the emotionally repressed brooding one and ethan is the barely-holding-it-together weeper

[fishy-strawberries]

“Does that feel good, darling?" Alanna mocks, meeting Ilsa's furiously cold eyes.

She grips Ilsa's jaw, fingers denting her soft cheeks. "Shall we go again?"

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I read split my skin / make you mine by @valkubanging and I can’t stop thinking about it so I made fanart!! What if I was really good at inflicting pain to steal your secrets but you were really good at taking pain and keeping them hidden... And we were both girls... Now that’s romance 🤍

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The Mission: Impossible Films Ranked (2024 Edition)

The Mission: Impossible films, a continuation of the classic television series, started in 1996 with the first entry being directed by Brian De Palma. Centred around secret agent Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, the series showcases high-stakes espionage, thrilling action sequences, and intricate plot twists. Originally, each film had a distinct style with different director taking the reins of…

[simon-egg]

I have a few different whump-related Benji thoughts, relating to the events of The Final Reckoning (spoilers ahead)

Okay, so the layout of the Doomsday Vault seemed to be: drivable tunnel -> area where the bomb was -> server room. This means that the only way to get Benji out was through the area damaged by the blast. After the explosion, this could have been blocked by debris, some lights were destroyed and the air was also thick with dust, making visibility for everyone difficult. Inhaling the dust could have made Benji's condition worse, hence why Paris covered his face when the blast occurred. Oh, and the Doomsday Vault is shielded from digital signals and deep underground... so they can't just call an ambulance for Benji. Anyway, my point is, that I'm sure it was a side-mission in itself getting Benji (unconscious, dying) to a hospital quickly and safely. I hope it gets explored in fic at some point.

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As a whump enthusiast, I do find myself focusing on Benji's scene in the Doomsday Vault. However, he also seemed to bear the brunt of the fighting on St Matthew Island and I feel like we need to talk about that more. It made sense that the captain would be the most skilled fighter out of those Russians, and he just had to go after Benji, (a captain vs a team leader, nice). Benji got knocked around, a gash on his face and a whole heavy bookcase fell on him, which knocked him unconscious. This was while he was surrounded by the raging fire (smoke inhalation). He went through a lot! Benji needed Degas to lift the bookcase off him and had to be helped up/ physically supported by Paris. You can also see him panting and clutching his chest. The bookcase would have caused bruising, winded him and potentially even cracked a rib or a few. <- The poor guy probably thought he had enough chest trauma for one mission, only to get a bullet in his lung a day later. 😔

When Benji and Ethan reunited in the Arctic, they would absolutely worry about each other's condition. Even though Ethan had objectively gone through worse (died), he'd notice the gash on Benji's face and check on him. If they hugged, Ethan would notice Benji wince and tense up, from the ache of his fight.

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The end scene in Trafalgar Square must have taken place a few weeks after they beat The Entity/ Gabriel but I'm certain that wasn't the next time Ethan and Benji saw each other. I have a few reasons why.

Firstly, once he was picked up by Kittridge and Briggs, Ethan would need to know what's happened with the team. After all, he left them beside a live nuke, similar to the one that killed Luther. As they can't communicate with those in the vault, Ethan would demand to be taken there. By the time Ethan arrives, Benji would have been in critical condition due to shock, blood loss and difficulty breathing. I do not doubt that Ethan would rush to be by Benji's side until they got to a hospital and Benji stabilised. Even after then, he'd want to stay close.

After Luther's death, Benji is now Ethan's only long-time close friend. He's known the new team 2 months. He's known Benji for 20 years. Benji's familiar presence in his life is a comfort he won't want to be without, especially after the trauma of that mission.

It was easy for Gabriel to trap Luther with the bomb, as Luther had become weak and unwell. He wouldn't have had the strength or speed to try and stop Gabriel (or any other attacker). Perhaps Ethan wishes in hindsight he'd done more to make Luther better protected and better hidden. He can't change the past, but he sees Benji in his vulnerable condition and knows by watching over him, he's safer. After all, i'm sure a lot of bad people want Benji dead, and Ethan knows that.