Mission Impossible 7: Dead Reckoning Part 1 will feature a massive runtime (longest in the franchise) as revealed by IGN. The film which is the first of the two part finale will clock in at 2 hours 36 minutes. This runtime is without credits. Ever since the fourth installment of the franchise, the runtimes of the films have been getting longer and longer as Christopher McQuarrie introduced a substantial story in this action heavy franchise. MI 6 was by far the best of the franchise, loved by critics and audiences alike. The seventh installment of the franchise is in some serious hype because of one particular stunt performed by Tom Cruise. Another reason for it being in the limelight is the recent IMAX battle that it lost to Oppenheimer. Regardless, the film just had a premiere. Let’s find out what the critics think about MI7.
Mission Impossible 7 First Reactions – One of the Best Of The Franchise?
Joe Deckelmeier (Screenrant) – “‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning’ this phenomenal! Hayley Atwell STEALS ever scene she’s in. This is now my favorite ‘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!”
Steven Weintraub (Collider) – “‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning’ is incredible. The fastest 2 hr 30 min movie I’ve seen in a long time. One of the best films I’ve seen this year and Tom Cruise has done it again. Demands to be seen on the biggest screen. Cannot recommend this movie enough.” He further added, “Big surprise was how much I loved Hayley Atwell in the film. I’ve always been a fan but she is a fantastic addition to the franchise and is a HUGE part of the movie.”
BackstageOL – “Can confirm…. ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning’ is a PURE ADRENALINE RUSH!! ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning’ feels like a culmination of the highlights in the ‘MI’ series while delivering on the important story beats and sets up part 2 BEAUTIFULLY! The action set pieces will BLOW YOUR MIND”
Perri Nemiroff (Collider) – “‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part 1′ 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.” She further added, “Tom Cruise is A+ as always and Rebecca Ferguson continues to be a favorite, but franchise newcomer Hayley Atwell wound up being the MAJOR standout for me. She can do it all. Action, comedy, a capable hero in many respects while trying to get her sea legs in others. One of the most captivating performances/arcs, and just a hugely enjoyable character to watch. She’s got a scene with Tom that involves a Fiat 500 that truly had me in tears I was laughing so much. One more set piece shoutout — there’s a particular scene within the sequence on the train that had my jaw on the floor. 2 hours and 43 minutes that I will happily watch over and over.”
Mike Ryan (Uproxx) – “‘MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE’ works as Christopher McQuarrie’s ambitious examination of/meditation on AI and the dangerous path we might be on. (He doesn’t like it) With the inherent nature of being “part one” (said that a lot lately), not as satisfying as ‘FALLOUT'”
Germain Luissier (Gizmondo) – “‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1’ is fantastic. Dynamite, timely story. Excellent new characters. Huge variety of action and a final set piece that ranks top 2-3 all-time for the franchise. It gets a little dense at times but its pace & intensity more than cover that.”
Erik Davis (Fandango) – “I had the absolute best time watching ‘Mission: Impossible’ – an impeccably made action film that does not stop entertaining. Each action sequence is long, crazy & intense. The story is big & sprawling, but I like how it both felt complete & left you dying for what comes next” He further added, “I watched ‘Mission: Impossible’ in a Dolby house, and DAMN! The sound on this thing is incredible – fav parts are the Rome chase & the train sequence. Biggest scene stealer goes to Pom Klementieff, who plays a wicked villain with a cool arc. Pom having a great summer!”
Umberto Gonzalez (The Wrap) – “‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning’ is FANTASTIC with insane set pieces & a very timely villain. It demands that you see it in IMAX.”
Jeff Sneider (The Ankler) – “‘MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7’ is VERY good, though it lacks the emotion that made ‘MAVERICK’ great. The climactic train sequence is AWESOME & the entire cast RULES, from my man Tom Cruise to the great Shea Whigham. There are 2 minor issues: Villain backstory & Ethan’s rushed bond w/Grace.”
The film stars Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Hayley Atwell, Esai Morales and Vanessa Kirby. MI7 is slated to release on 14th July 2023 & Dead Reckoning Part Two is slated to release on 28th June 2024.
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