Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation Review | The Best Spy Film of 2015? 

Wait til you see Fallout

it’s annoying how good this was in comparison to spectre

Timothy Dalton makes an excellent point, but on the other hand I found the scenes more impressive knowing that Cruise did his own stunts.

I adore, absolutely adore Rogue Nation. When I saw Spectre, I immediately knew I liked this film better, and it made me feel guilty as a Bond fan, a feel of betrayal almost. But this one is so good, I love the opera set piece, Rebecca Ferguson is incredible in it, the gadgets, the tension... Then there's the mask switcheroo stuff in London, which is probably my favourite mask twist of the series, Tom Hollander is so funny in that scene. And the score... The score is so good! That slowed-down, triumphant version of the theme when they trap Lane at the end, brilliant.

Christopher Mcquarrie has done a lot for this franchise and really pushed it. This film while had some Bond elements felt more like Hitchcock because of the suspense to me, I loved it. This film also looks really beautiful

"Rogue Nation" was such a refreshing change from the CGI heavy "Nice graphics" movies of the past twenty years. Real visceral action. But, like others have mentioned, "Fallout" took that realistic action to another level.

“Died for our sins.” That’s the most you ever have made me laugh and you make me laugh a lot.

I must confess that when I saw Fallout it took me an embarrassingly long time to realise that the bad guy from Rogue Nation was in it. I just did not recognise Sean Harris with a beard as being the same character he was in Rogue Nation.

Between this, The Man from UNCLE and Spy, Spectre didn't stand a chance that year!

The ending sequences of Fallout are jaw-dropping. Enjoy, whenever you watch that!

It was so jarring to me watching Spectre a couple of months after this and realising it had the exact same plot, but worse. Rogue Nation kicks ass. Fallout is awesome too, but it's less cleverly written than Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation. It makes up for it though with the unmatched action scenes.

To quickly answer your question: Yes, I do believe that Fallout gets even better. I saw that bad boy in IMAX and it blew my mind into chunks. Really excited for you to get to experience it next time! 😁

The "making it personal" aspect is one of the weakest elements of the Craig Bond era films (for me). Another reason that the last couple of M:I films have been so good in comparison.

If you think MI: Rogue Nation is fantastic, then I can't wait until you watch MI: Fallout. It's the best in the series, in my opinion

Yes it truly is the best spy film of 2015. To think it took nearly 20 years for the first film to be bettered. The plot, the characters, the locations and the set pieces are phenomenal... diving heist, followed by the motorcycle chase... could not ask for more. Also, Elsa Faust... perfect addition to the series.

Solomon Lane is one of the best film villains of all time. Sean Harris is stunning in it.

It's nice to see Calvin talking about more spy-themed media outside of the James bond franchise

The movie originally was scheduled to come out at Christmas 2015. But Disney was re-starting the Star Wars series. So Paramount moved it up a few months to late July. It worked out very well. "The Syndicate" in the original TV series referred to the Mafia.

This series has done something extremely rare for a film franchise - It has actually gotten better with each new film. No spoilers for you on Fallout, Calvin ….. But it’s the best one yet! It is also very clear that, just as the Bourne series clearly influenced the first couple of Craig films.. ( with Quantum, of course being the most obvious )… No Time To Die does appear to have been strongly influenced by Mission Impossible this time around…. And that’s actually very good news!!

Adore this film. It’s like the twisty double crossing, trust no one, embittered agent plot of the first film but done correctly and intelligibly. (Bonus points for fixing the opera sequence from Quantum of Solace - it is just wonderful.)

My personal favorite film of the franchise. It's so well directed and it feels quite a lot like a Bond film, but with more of a team element going on. Rogue Nation and Fallout are great action movies and I cannot wait for Mission: Impossible VII!

You COULD do a Mission Impossible channel and open with "Hello you bunch of Hunts!"

I remember when I watched Rogue Nation in the cinema and then watched Spectre months later, my faith in the current status of the Bond series was quite shaken.

I found the emotional core of this one to be the friendship between Ethan and Benji, but that’s just me!

I can't believe you got through all this will mentioning the motorcycle chase. That was jaw dropping. God I love these movies. No shakey cam, no quick editing, just brilliant action filmed competently.

Cal, I got a big goofy smile when you used the N64 Mission Impossible game soundtrack for the video because I loved playing that game and I still do. It's cheesy as hell, but it has a unique charm that makes me wish it was more successful. Hell, it makes me wish there were mods for that game, but compared to Goldeneye, mods for it are nearly nonexistent.

I really don’t care if stunts are done by the actual actors or doubles, I just love seeing the great plot and action pieces in these kind of movies.

MI films are terrific. Out of ten I would rate: MI - 8, MI2 - 2, MI3 - 7, MI4 GP - 8, MI5 RN 9, MI6 FO 10. Rogue Nation is certainly much better than Spectre and handles the humour and ration of serious to OTT moments far more successfully.

The whole reason they were playing Renner up in Ghost Protocol is because he was actually supposed to take over the franchise. I don’t know all the details but it’s an interesting story if you want to go looking for it.

Thank you! I've been looking forward to this review for a while.

Love that Timothy Dalton interview. He hit the nail on the head. Where can I find the full interview?

It's scary the trajectory of how each MI film has improved since the III film, where it seems somebody figured out that the source material was actually about a team, and not just one person. I'm really looking forward to the newest one coming out and your review of the next one, which I think you're going to love.

You should watch the trailer for Mission Impossible Fallout before you watch the movie. One of the best movie trailers ever.

@11:36 It's also interesting to see that this scene was done with practical effects. And it's very effective.

First Mission I saw. Remember seeing it at the cinema when it came out and loving every minute of it. Not watched it in a while though

I laughed so hard when you started packing up all your "junk" to follow your "true passion as a mission impossible channel" Yeah MI5 is definitely the best spy film of 2015, I think it's about on par with MI4 as the second/third best of the franchise, just wait until you see fallout

I love that you added some M:I video game music to the video

Mission Impossible Fallout is awesome. One of my favourite films best mission impossible film and I prefer it to a lot of James Bond films if I’m honest

All of the Mission: Impossible movies used Lalo Schifrin's famous theme music. This one also used some Schifrin background score cues (I think it's called "The Plot") in the motorcycle sequence. As a fan of the original TV show, I appreciated that a lot.

Saw Rouge Nation in the cinema and absolutely loved it and it was a great time at the cinema with the rest of the audience loving it too. Ilsa Faust was such a great addition [adore Rebecca Ferguson]. I've watched it loads of times at home and didn't think it could get any better. Then came Fallout...

It’s been a long time Calvin…and finally- here we are! Been waiting for this review for a while. Now waiting for Fallout Review next. It’s the film that pushed MI series even closer to Bond.

I love Rogue Nation, but Fallout is my personal favorite entry in the series. However, Fallout is darker and more serious than this one, so you might not like it as much. But in my opinion, Fallout justifies it's tone and longer length with both higher stakes and more personal character drama. Also, Fallout without a doubt has the best, most thrilling climax of the entire series, I definitely think it ends on a higher note than any of the other films.

I saw this one in IMAX for my birthday that year and, well, it was great. This is my favourite Mission Impossible for sure- Fallout was still excellent, but I doubt any future instalment will top the enjoyment I had with this one

Agreed with what some people have commented here, Fallout was the one that really blew everyone's minds. I've known friends who have never seen a single Mission Impossible movie before praise Fallout to be the best action film they've ever seen and that praise is highly warranted, Christopher McQuarrie outdid himself by infusing references to past Mission installments and he even tied up loose ends which he didn't need to but by God, it was done so brilliantly and satisfying. I really can't wait till you make a review video on it because I'd like to know if Fallout would be the final push to brainwash you into creating a M:I shrine.

Funny outro. Keep up the good work!

FINALLY! The review I was waiting for!

Yes, M:I Fallout is even better. Without giving anything away, they actually managed to give that one a great finale. You will be blown away.

I used to refer to Jeremy Renner as the discount Daniel Craig! I've been so impressed with the latest MI films! I genuinely didn't like the first 3 much at all but they really have managed to warm to the latest ones. The Opera scene too? It's almost like the entire film was Quantum of Solace done right? ... or is it SPECTRE done right? Seeing these films are so interesting alongside the latest Bond flms (barring Skyfall obviously) because it really puts into perspective just how much EON need to up their game? Pains me to say it cos I will defend James Bond until the day I die!

One thing about Fallout is Henry Cavill's mustache and the thorn it was on the side of the Justice League production. Ironically Cruise suffered a production delaying injury later that would have allowed Cavill to shave and regrow his mustache

I am a fan of the original M.I. television series having watched it air as a child and I completely agree that each movie improves. That is based on the fact that each movie gets closer and closer to the television show's best qualities: that it is a team effort and that the show practices the 'show, don't tell' philosophy. If you weren't back in front of the television from your bathroom or 'make a sandwich' break by the time the commercials were over, you'd likely be lost in the plot because you missed a detail that was onscreen but not verbalized. :-) It truly held to the reality that television is a visual medium. If you want things auditory so you can know what is happening without being in the room or using your eyes, then just listen to the radio.

Yes, it gets better. Fallout is a phenomenal film. This series excels. It knows what it is and does it very well. I love Bond, but I also really love Tom and The MI franchise.

The Opera sequence in Rogue Nation was the better version of the opera sequence in Quantum Of Solace

Fallout is just amazing. I feel like McQuarrie really took note of the criticisms of Rogue Nation with having a great villain and an amazing setpiece of a third act.

Rogue Nation is Hitchcockian goodness, and then McQuarrie went full Ronin with Fallout.

I agree I put the bond movies in a seperate ranking from non bond movies

Thanks once again Calvin. Have you seen Edge of Tomorrow? Not a spy film but Cruise again and also terrific.

I like the Craig Bond films (well half of them), but I wish they had the same level of consistency as the Mission Impossible films

Rouge Nation was so much better than Spectre [the next film as a bit of 'tying things up'' feeling and that is done better too]. Ilsa was superior to the female characters in spectre [just for fun I imagine she's a 00 agent we didn't get to see in the Bond films] and the action was much better too. Sad as a Bond fan but true.

Good review! Looking forward to your take on 'Fallout'

I really loved this movie (in fact, this is my favorite movie in the Mission Impossible franchise), but Solomon Lane's mumbling drove me crazy! I had no idea what he was saying until I bought the DVD and put on the captions when I watched it at home.

Just listening to Dalton makes me feel classier.....or maybe less. Class act.

I think we need to start having that conversation that as good as the Craig Bond movies have been, the last 3 Mission: Impossible movies (Ghost Protocol, Rogue Nation & Fallout) have been as good or even better than the latest Bond offerings. Just my opinion 😁

Only just watched this video. I didn’t mind MI:1 and disliked MI:2 but since MI:3 onwards each film gets stronger and stronger. Can’t wait to see your review of Fallout it’s one of my favourite films and really does put a lot of bond films to shame.

It only gets better and I must say unfortunately (?) that I'm more looking forward to MI7 than No Time to Die. This is how good the MI movies are now.

Another splendid review, edited to perfection. Hiarious.

Great video! Would you consider reviewing the Fast and Furious movies, starting from the 5th one onwards, since they are action heist movies.

You will love fallout. Less cgi. Have to say mission impossible 2 excepted I've enjoyed this series, and they're getting better each time ...,..

Spectre came out at a really unfortunate time where Mission:Impossible and Kingsman were better james bond movies than the actual new james bond movie.

Really enjoyed this review (and this movie, which is my favorite MI film). MI:4 really righted the ship for M:I, reworking Tom Cruise into Mark Harmon’s character in NCIS- a sort of saintly mentor who could easily be guiding younger characters in future installments rather than taking all the chances. Every film since then has leaned a little closer to the older Hunt character, not necessarily for the better, and while I do not wish to see Cruise in more romantic subplots, this film really does get everything right. It doesn’t really matter that the first two scenes with Elsa were likely swapped, or that the ending is lazy. The motorcycle stunts are the best of the series, the opera fight gave me vertigo (ha) and the supporting cast is finally settling into some consistency so I can root for them too. I WAS really thrown by the villain, though- he looked distractingly like Simon Pegg to me and I expected that to have some twist/ payoff. Also, get used to the “shot first, scripted later” style of moviemaking, because that only gets worse from here.

As the guys of James Bond Radio in 2018 said...If M:I Fallout were a Bond movie...it would be the BEST Bond movie ever 😜👍

What ever the future MI7 and 8 will bring us , I just hope Rebecca's Ilsa character not be killed off

Nice review. Rogue Nation is definitely the best spy film of 2015 (although I have come around on Spectre after I rewatched it recently). I can’t wait for you to get to Fallout, that’s honestly one of my favourite action films ever made.

Really good start to the video. Very good point and it must be annoying that it’s badly film to make it look a touch green screen

Great quote from Timothy! On that note, is there a difference between someone 'obnoxiously' doing all their own stunts like Tom Cruise, and the likes of Jackie Chan? Would he likewise be guilty of overshadowing his movies, or is it ok when he does it? Perhaps because those products come as Jackie Chan vehicles first, plot second (or seventh), haha.

All the MI movies are the best, Mr. Dyson. You should definitely watch MI Fallout.

M:I franchise is just awesome and it's really pushing into new bounderies

I find it crazy that in a film with a 150 million dollar production (probably twice that when all the marketing is said and done), and a product with the potential to make up to a billion dollars would not have a air tight story and plot before production begins. I get dialogue being messed with a little but not plot. Perhaps this is more common that I realize with these types of movies. Still seems insane to me.

Two words.... Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström.... Errr...Okay, that’s four words, but you catch my drift?

Yes, the series continues to get better from here

Yes, yes it was. Also Ilsa was a total badass. Rebecca Ferguson would be perfect for a Bond Film.

Fallout is incredible. Henry cavil should be next bond. He looks the part in fallout

Fallout is the best of the bunch (except maybe for the first one). I'd just say that it has strong resemblance to Ronin and it really plays on the expectations and conditioning of the audience, especially in the last act.

I don't like him but I have always enjoyed the Ethan Hunt role and this was one of my favorites. Agree on Hoffman as well. Sadly I'd say Fallout is a step back down

This is Spectre done right Spectre just felt like a cheap, boring rip off of this film How far this series has come

Spectre is really REALLY underrated but Rogue Nation is better. I'm actually more of a Mission Impossible fan than a Bond fan but I adore both franchises.

I think I might be looking forward to seeing what you make of Fallout more than I'm looking forward to No Time to Die...

Rogue Nation falls short against Ghost Protocol, but is definitely a great Mission, the fourth-best overall. When I heard that we were getting a Mission: Impossible movie and a James Bond movie the same year, I was excited, but I was more excited for the latter mainly because they were bringing back the SPECTRE organization and Blofeld after over forty years. I’m sure you could relate to that. In the end, I agree with you that Rogue Nation ended up being the better spy thriller of the two.

I liked Ghost Protocol more. Him climbing the skyscraper is an actually cool real stunt, the plane and water thing in this movie do feel too removed from reality despite the way it was achieved.

Fallout is definitely my favourite. As a huge Mission nerd I'm loving these reviews.

Problem with Spectre was that every bit of production felt phoned in. The car chase, aesthetic of spectre, third act, even the henchman and how he was handled felt boring and phoned in. (according the wiki he had metal fingernails..... WHY DIDN'T THEY HAVE HIM USE THAT MORE?? Imagine how more badass his intro would have been. Spin the victim in the chair, stop it facing him and either rip out his throat or slash it open before he cleans his hand and sits down) It's like nobody... and I do mean NOBODY felt excited or motivated to make this movie. Like a kid forced to do homework.

Rogue Nation is my personal favorite of the series and I love Joe Kraemer’s musical score

Sorry I didn’t mention this earlier but have you seen the movie Cleanskin with Sean Bean? He plays a British Secret Service agent in the movie! I haven’t seen it yet but I’m about to.

MI: Fallout is gonna blow this guys fucking mind

Oh boy oh boy. If you loved Rogue Nation, then I can't wait for the reaction of Fallout. Its funny how Rogue Nation and Spectre had so much in common. Syndicate and Spectre. Mad supervillain obsessed with the protagonist and world domination. Another great work of Christopher McQuarrie is Jack Reacher. Its a low-key good movie with good suspense and keeps you on the edge of the seat.

The ending to Rouge Nation will make some more sense when you watch Fallout. Honestly you will really like Fallout, like you said they keep getting better and better and that’s no different with Fallout.

When are you going to do some reviews on Mission: Impossible video games?

Mission: Impossible Fallout spoiler alert: Ethan kills Dumbledore. No but really, as a huge Bond fan myself, I'm wildly entertained by the M:I series, I can't wait to see what you think about Fallout. Henry Cavill's American accent notwithstanding.

Its great that he does his own stunts. It's just such a pity he doesn't enunciate. I would have thought that'd be number 1 on the requirements for being an actor.

Well if you liked this you’ll love fallout, Henry cavil was a beast in it, hope you put a review up soon, love your videos man keep em up👍

Fallout is definitely on the same level. I think both McQuarrie films are of very similar quality. I think maybe RN’s central setpieces are a shade stronger but Fallout has the stronger climax.