• By Sukanya Saha
  • Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:32 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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'Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One' First Reactions: Tom Cruise is set to make a grand return to the big screen with Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, the newest addition to the beloved Mission: Impossible series. After its highly anticipated world premiere in Rome, early reviews of the film have been overwhelmingly positive.

Christopher McQuarrie, renowned for his directorial skills, takes the helm of Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, a film he co-wrote alongside Erik Jendresen. This thrilling installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise features an impressive ensemble cast including Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, and Henry Czerny.

In an extravagant event held at the Auditorium della Conciliazione, the highly anticipated film Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One made its world premiere in Rome. The star-studded cast graced the packed gala screening, captivating the audience with their presence.

This installment serves as a continuation of the gripping narrative introduced in the 2018 release Fallout, where Tom Cruise's iconic character, Ethan Hunt, and his team of covert operatives successfully averted a global nuclear catastrophe.

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Early reviews of the film have been overwhelmingly positive, with particular praise directed towards the awe-inspiring action sequences. Viewers have also been keen to compare Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One to its predecessors, wondering if it manages to surpass the high standards set by the franchise's previous instalments.

Screen Rant, praising newcomer Hayley Atwell, remarked, "'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning' this phenomenal! Hayley Atwell STEALS ever scene she’s in. This is now my favourite 'Mission: Impossible' film. With the AI being the villain, this feels like a cautionary tale. The action had my heart rate elevated. That train scene is mind-blowing!" he said.

Collider wrote, "Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One is another winner for the franchise. Yet again, the production value is THROUGH THE ROOF with some of the most well-defined and exhilarating set pieces photographed in ways that truly make you feel like you’re in the middle of the action. The emphasis on capturing things in camera makes a HUGE difference, and you can feel it. Also really dug the mission this time around and how the technology they’re after factors into the characters' individual arcs."

Fandango commented, "I had the absolute best time watching Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One - an impeccably made action film that does not stop entertaining. Each action sequence is long, crazy and intense. The story is big & sprawling, but I like how it both felt complete and left you dying for what comes next."

Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One is scheduled to hit theatres on July 10 in the UK and July 12 in the US and India. Fans can also look forward to Dead Reckoning Part Two, slated for release on June 28, 2024, which is expected to mark Tom Cruise's final appearance as the iconic character Ethan Hunt.