Mission: Impossible 7 early reactions: Critics fawn over ‘dynamite’ Tom Cruise film
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The red carpet premiere for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One took place in Rome on Monday and the first reactions are very positive for Tom Cruise. 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.” Fandango’s Erik Davis called Dead Reckoning “an impeccably made action film that does not stop entertaining”. For the sake of the industry, I hope I’m in the minority.” In December 2020, Cruise went viral after an audio recording – obtained by The Sun – captured the film’s lead berating crew members for standing too close to one another in front of a computer screen in violation of the set’s Covid safety protocols. I’m just glad people understood the intention behind it.” In May 2021, Cruise addressed the rant himself, stating: “I said what I said.” Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning is scheduled for release on 12 July.