Undoubtedly, "Rogue Nation" stands out as the most well-balanced installment in the saga so far, albeit the repetition of the same dynamics has started to become tiresome. This marks the umpteenth occasion where Ethan finds himself hunted by authorities, the IMF frozen for whatever reason. Nevertheless, the film showcases commendable attention to maintaining a consistent tone and a keen awareness of all the elements that have made the saga memorable up to this point.
Moreover, the film's strength lies in its choral approach and skillful utilization of supporting characters, a trend initiated with "Ghost Protocol" and now further enhanced by the addition of a charismatic female counterpart for Ethan.
Although the villain surpasses the lackluster Cobalt character by miles, I must admit that I wasn't entirely convinced by the Syndicate. The danger is palpable through the description of their vicious acts, yet when it comes to action, it’s just a bunch of henchies. The tension escalated in the final sequences, but I couldn't help but feel that there were too many subquests leading up to that point, which slightly impacted my overall engagement. On the other hand, I can't deny the guilty excitement I experienced during the Fast and Furious-esque car chase in the middle.
Review by manicureVIP 4BlockedParent2023-07-20T14:31:09Z
Undoubtedly, "Rogue Nation" stands out as the most well-balanced installment in the saga so far, albeit the repetition of the same dynamics has started to become tiresome. This marks the umpteenth occasion where Ethan finds himself hunted by authorities, the IMF frozen for whatever reason. Nevertheless, the film showcases commendable attention to maintaining a consistent tone and a keen awareness of all the elements that have made the saga memorable up to this point.
Moreover, the film's strength lies in its choral approach and skillful utilization of supporting characters, a trend initiated with "Ghost Protocol" and now further enhanced by the addition of a charismatic female counterpart for Ethan.
Although the villain surpasses the lackluster Cobalt character by miles, I must admit that I wasn't entirely convinced by the Syndicate. The danger is palpable through the description of their vicious acts, yet when it comes to action, it’s just a bunch of henchies. The tension escalated in the final sequences, but I couldn't help but feel that there were too many subquests leading up to that point, which slightly impacted my overall engagement. On the other hand, I can't deny the guilty excitement I experienced during the Fast and Furious-esque car chase in the middle.