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Mission Impossible (1996)
Released By: Paramount Home Video   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Paramount Home Video
Genre: Action-Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Brian De Palma
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Emilio Estevez, Emmanuelle Beart, Jon Voight, Tom Cruise, Vanessa Redgrave, Henry Czerny
Published ID: 6403
UPC: 097361549774, 097360420425, 097361198842, 097361198941, 097360420449,
Plot: After he is framed for the death of several colleagues and falsely branded a traitor, a secret agent embarks on a daring scheme to clear his name in this spy adventure. Though it drew its name from the familiar television series, director Brian DePalma's big-budget adaptation shares little more with the original show than the occasional self-destructing message and the name of team leader Jim Phelps (Jon Voight). The film focuses not on Phelps but his protégé, Ethan Hunt (a reserved Tom Cruise), who becomes a fugitive after taking the blame for a botched operation. He responds by banding together with a group of fellow renegades, and he is soon maneuvering his way through a twisted series of double crosses that mainly serve as excuses for spectacular high-tech action sequences. Much of the activity revolves around a missing computer disk, with the film's most famous scene depicting Hunt's delicate efforts to retrieve the disk from a secure, well-alarmed room in CIA headquarters. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
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Even better on Blu-ray
Added 3/21/2009

I always liked the first theatrical installment of Mission: Impossible with Tom Cruise. However, now that I can view at home on my Blu-ray disc player and HDTV, it's even better!

I had previously purchased Mission: Impossible 3 (my favorite) on regular DVD. But after seeing what the first one looked liked, I started thinking "I need to get number 3 on Blu-ray, too!"

The picture is astounding, along with the sound. The detail crisp and clear. You won't be disappointed.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Confusing, But Always Fun To Watch
Added 3/19/2009

Despite the fact I got "lost" several times on the first two viewings, the film was so intriguining I had to keep viewing. It was fun to watch, regardless. After three viewings I finally figured it out! The point is: if you get a little confused trying to follow the plot, don't feel stupid. This isn't an easy story to follow but it gets high marks for keeping it interesting despite that problem.

The interesting characters, good cinematography, fun James Bond-like gadgets, just the right amount of action scenes and one very memorable heist scene with Tom Cruise dangling from a wire all make this an enjoyable two hours of entertainment. That scene with Cruise trying to break into this vault-like room remains as the one of the better tension-filled scenes I've ever witnessed on the big screen.

The final action scene with the speeding train and helicopter also is very memorable. John Voight, Emmanuelle Beart, Henry Czerny and Jean Reno make it a fun cast to watch, too.

Now that it is available on a good Blu-Ray transfer, I may just buy this again and keep watching it for many more yeas.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
BLUE RAY BETTER VERSION THAN ANY OTHER VERSION
Added 2/10/2009

Finally the version we have been waiting for. All the DVD versions were really poor transfers. There is much to be said about the screwy screen version of super TV series.
However my focus is mainly on the quality of the Blu Ray transfer which is quite good. The picture is crisp and sound is excellent . Some cool special features, wish they had the music video for the film. Overall a good buy if you want to see how Blu Ray works on old movies.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
the First Mission to get crazy!!
Added 2/7/2009

A great vision of the old versions, comes with a tom cruise, that hardly move the face but the act is very good.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Very good
Added 11/3/2008

I had a VHS version before, but this one comes with some extra features. I am very satisfied.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Even better on Blu-ray
Added 3/21/2009

I always liked the first theatrical installment of Mission: Impossible with Tom Cruise. However, now that I can view at home on my Blu-ray disc player and HDTV, it's even better!

I had previously purchased Mission: Impossible 3 (my favorite) on regular DVD. But after seeing what the first one looked liked, I started thinking "I need to get number 3 on Blu-ray, too!"

The picture is astounding, along with the sound. The detail crisp and clear. You won't be disappointed.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Confusing, But Always Fun To Watch
Added 3/19/2009

Despite the fact I got "lost" several times on the first two viewings, the film was so intriguining I had to keep viewing. It was fun to watch, regardless. After three viewings I finally figured it out! The point is: if you get a little confused trying to follow the plot, don't feel stupid. This isn't an easy story to follow but it gets high marks for keeping it interesting despite that problem.

The interesting characters, good cinematography, fun James Bond-like gadgets, just the right amount of action scenes and one very memorable heist scene with Tom Cruise dangling from a wire all make this an enjoyable two hours of entertainment. That scene with Cruise trying to break into this vault-like room remains as the one of the better tension-filled scenes I've ever witnessed on the big screen.

The final action scene with the speeding train and helicopter also is very memorable. John Voight, Emmanuelle Beart, Henry Czerny and Jean Reno make it a fun cast to watch, too.

Now that it is available on a good Blu-Ray transfer, I may just buy this again and keep watching it for many more yeas.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
BLUE RAY BETTER VERSION THAN ANY OTHER VERSION
Added 2/10/2009

Finally the version we have been waiting for. All the DVD versions were really poor transfers. There is much to be said about the screwy screen version of super TV series.
However my focus is mainly on the quality of the Blu Ray transfer which is quite good. The picture is crisp and sound is excellent . Some cool special features, wish they had the music video for the film. Overall a good buy if you want to see how Blu Ray works on old movies.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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