Mission: Impossible Dead ReckoningPart Onewas directed byChristopher McQuarrie, who also co-wrote the film alongside Erik Jendresen.

Action, comedy, a capable hero in many respects while trying to get her sea legs in others.

One of the most captivating performances/arcs, and just a hugely enjoyable character to watch.

Hayley Atwell and Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’

Hayley Atwell and Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’Paramount Pictures

(He doesnt like it).

Kate Erbland fromIndieWire saidthe film does the best job yet of recent part 1 of 2!!

features in feeling like its own film while setting up for the next half.

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Each action sequence is long, crazy & intense.

Germain Lussier of Gizmodo calledDead Reckoning Part Onefantastic and said the story was dynamite and timely.

Huge variety of action and a final set piece that ranks top 2-3 all-time for the franchise, Lussieradded.

It gets a little dense at times but its pace & intensity more than cover that.