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‘It really defines what I think about cinema’: Tom Cruise deems ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ the ideal Tom Cruise movie

Cruise's verdict can't be ignored.

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Millions of the franchise’s fans are desperate to know if upcoming sequel Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One will live up to the reputation of its predecessors.

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Unsurprisingly, the person who has an enormous amount of faith is none other than star and producer Tom Cruise, according to whom the forthcoming entry epitomizes an ideal cinema in terms of storytelling, cinematography, and a great ensemble cast. “It really defines what I think about cinema,” as he said to Collider, before going to to praise the gripping storyline and grandeur, as well as brilliant performances from the cast.

“[It has] submarines, it has the desert, it has Rome, beautiful locations in Abu Dhabi, Norway, a train that we built, action on the train, and a very engrossing story with a really beautiful cast, an amazing, very charismatic cast. I think when you look at this movie, it really defines what I think about cinema and why because you look at this kind of cast, you look at a brilliant ensemble cast, and the kind of story is very engrossing.”

We are already familiar with Ethan Hunt’s world-saving spree which pretty much epitomizes the saga. Undoubtedly, the world-building in every entry is immersive, and the actions is set to be even more impressive and gripping that before.

Cruise promises some of the attention-grabbing action sequences in the saga’s seventh installment will make a fine first-time viewing experience, especially for those unfamiliar with the action-packed world of Mission: Impossible.

“They could start with this film to see and understand that this is all real, all the action is real, it’s practical. This movie is an epic adventure. It’s so lush, filled with practical action and amazing locations.” Cruise went on to say that the sequel has “all the things I love in movies.”

Of course, the actor’s statement contains an element of truth. Mission: Impossible 7 has every detail which can engage the fans, including daring new adventures and exotic filming locations like The United Kingdom, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates.

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One will be released on July 12, 2023.