TOP LIST – Mission: Impossible is a franchise of action films based on the television series of the same name. Over the years, the franchise has become one of the most successful and popular action movie series in Hollywood. Here is an essay ranking all of the Mission: Impossible films from worst to best.

 

Mission Impossible is a popular film franchise that debuted in 1996. The franchise is centered around the IMF (Impossible Missions Force), a secret organization that solves global crises. Over the years, there have been seven Mission Impossible movies, each featuring Tom Cruise as the main character, Ethan Hunt. The franchise has been praised for its thrilling action sequences and engaging storylines. In this essay, we’ll rank each Mission Impossible movie from worst to best. Get ready to find out which one takes the top spot!

 

Mission: Impossible II (2000)

 

Mission: Impossible 2 directed by John Woo is considered by many as the weakest film of the franchise. Despite the star power of Tom Cruise and the action-packed sequences, the film was criticized for its convoluted plot and lack of tension. The film failed to live up to the high standards set by the first Mission: Impossible film, and it is considered to be the worst of the series.

 

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

 

Mission: Impossible III directed by J. J. Abrams, is a solid entry in the franchise. The film was praised for its action sequences, solid performances and for introducing audiences to a new villain, played by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Mission: Impossible III is a step up from the second film in the series, and even though it doesn’t reach the same heights as the later movies, it’s still considered a decent addition to the franchise.

 

Mission: Impossible (1996)

 

Mission: Impossible was the starting point of the franchise, it was a moderate success at the box office and was praised for its action sequences and the performances of Tom Cruise and the supporting cast. It was also praised for its score composed by Danny Elfman. It introduced audiences to the world of IMF and Ethan Hunt, and even though it’s not as polished as the later films, it’s still considered a solid entry in the franchise, introducing the audiences to the franchise’s style of action and espionage.

 

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

 

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) directed by Brad Bird, was a major turning point for the franchise. The film was praised for its spectacular action sequences and its ability to blend espionage and action seamlessly. Ghost Protocol was a major box office success, and it set the stage for the franchise’s future success.

 

 

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)

 

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation directed by Christopher McQuarrie, is considered by many as the best film of the franchise. The film received critical acclaim for its action sequences, performances and its ability to balance suspense and humor. The film was a major box office hit, and it solidified the franchise’s status as one of the most successful action movie series in Hollywood.

 

 

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

 

Mission: Impossible – Fallout directed by Christopher McQuarrie, is also considered as one of the best of the franchise. The film was praised for its thrilling action sequences, its well-written plot and its ability to balance humor and suspense. The film was a major box office hit, and it cemented the franchise’s reputation as one of the most successful and enduring action movie series in Hollywood.

 

In conclusion, the Mission: Impossible franchise has had its ups and downs over the years, but the later films have been able to consistently deliver thrilling action, intriguing plots, and compelling characters. The franchise has become one of the most successful and enduring action movie series in Hollywood, and it continues to entertain audiences with its high-stakes and high-octane action. The best films of the franchise are considered to be Ghost Protocol, Rogue Nation and Fallout, and even the weakest of the films, Mission: Impossible 2, still offers some entertainment value.

-theGeek-