Grade: B+

From the moment I saw the trailer for Ghost Protocol, it was set in my mind that I just HAD to see this movie. The good news for everyone is, Ghost Protocol is a fun action film filled with all the tech goodies we’ve come to expect. It’s been quite a few years since I’ve seen a Mission Impossible film, but I remember them being pretty thrilling.

The core cast of actors in this film worked so well together. Everyone brings something different to the table and that is what made it all click. I’m a big fan of Jeremy Renner and he never disappoints. I loved him in this film, I loved him in “The Town,” and I can’t stop raving about him in one of my all time favorites “The Hurt Locker.”  If ask me, the guy is on par to be one of the greatest actors of this decade, and now I’m just even more excited for The Avengers. The lovely Paula Patton gets to stretch a bit here and wet her feet on an action flick. Most will know her from the film Precious, and a few will know her from her husband Robin Thicke’s first album cover. Then we have the hilarious Simon Pegg who can always be counted on to give us a few good giggles if not belly laughs. There’s just something funny about him finding a way out of the tough field work with a line like “I’m on the computer.” I really like getting to see him branch into movies like MI:4 and Star Trek.

Finally, the veteran of the series Tom Cruise I’m always hot or cold about, I don’t care much for the guy really, but I do like him in particular movies. This franchise is one of the ones I do like him in, and I’d love to see them continue to make these films, hopefully with this knock out team of actors.

From the beginning of the flick to the very end it’s action packed, and the story is pretty solid as well. The movie will successfully have you biting your nails from the suspense and cringing as Tom Cruise hangs out of the worlds tallest building. I have to admit I love all of the neat gadgets, because it makes me wonder if we are even getting close with technology to creating it. Look, I know all of it may not be very realistic, but I like to escape into fantasy at the movies. If you want to see a fun action flick that is pretty dang satisfying, this one is a winner.