Cinemaas 10 Best Mission Action scenes: Impossible, according to Rolling Stone

Since the first movie, released in 1996, the franchise Mission: Impossible It has consolidated itself as a reference in bold action scenes, always raising the technical and visual level to each new chapter. One of the great differentials of the series is the choice of Tom Cruise In personally performing most stunts, dispensing stunt even in extremely dangerous sequences.

To celebrate the debut of Mission: Impossible – The Final Setwhich is already on display in Brazilian theaters, Rolling Stone Brazil He listed the best action scenes in the franchise in order of preference, leaving the 10th, to reach the best of all. Then check out the ranking of the action sequences Mission: ImpossibleL:

10. Sand Storm – Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

In the scene, Ethan Hunt It pursues an enemy through the streets of Dubai while a violent storm forms. Low visibility and chaos generated by sand create an intense and claustrophobic atmosphere. The sequence highlights Ethan’s ability to adapt to extreme situations. It is a striking scene for the impactful look and practical use of effects. She keeps the adrenaline high soon after the iconic climbing of the Burj Khalifawhich is also in our ranking, positioned later.

9. Underwater scene – Mission: Impossible – Secret Nation (2015)

Ethan dives into a submerged, oxygen safe and a strong current, in one of the franchise’s most suffocating sequences. It is impactful by realism: Tom Cruise He trained to hold his breath for more than six minutes, raising the level of immersion and suspense.

8. – Mission: Impossible – Secret Nation (2015)

Widely used in the promotional materials of the film, in this scene, Tom Cruise It hangs on the side of a moving plane. The highlight is that he performed the sequence without stuntman, arrested by security cables, for several real takeoffs. The scene exemplifies the franchise’s commitment to practical effects and realism. She establishes the adrenaline tone of the movie early on.

7. Battle in the helicopter – Mission: Impossible – Fallout Effect (2018)

Ethan pilots a helicopter in a mountain range, facing another helicopter, led by the Henry Cavill (The Man of Steel), amid risky maneuvers. The impact comes from the fact that Tom Cruise He learned to drive and did the real maneuvers, adding authenticity and tension to the scene.

6. The train sequence – Mission: Impossible – Accounts (2023)

Ethan Fight on the ceiling of a movement moving against the villain Gabriel (ESAI MORALES) and then faces the collapse of the wagon train by wagon. It is memorable for the epic scale and the tribute to the first movie, but with much more ambitious effects and choreography, showing the evolution of the franchise.

5. Motorcycle jump in the abyss – Mission: Impossible – Accounts (2023)

Ethan It is capable of everything to achieve your goals and continue to pursue your opponents. In this scene, it accelerates to the limit of a cliff and jumps with the motorcycle, opening the parachutes in the air. The impact of this scene is on the boldness: it was made without stinged, reinforcing the reputation of Cruise.

4. Hung by cables – Mission: Impossible (1996)

Maybe the most classic scene in the franchise – which makes mention in the new movie – when Ethan It descends suspended by cables in a room protected by motion sensors. It is memorable for the silent tension and ingenuity, and has become one of the most iconic and parodied images of cinema.

3. Fight in the bathroom – Mission: Impossible – Fallout Effect (2018)

A raw and violent scene, in which Ethan and August Walker (Henry Cavill, The Man of Steel) face a spy in a narrow bathroom. Memorable for physicality, intense choreography, besides the iconic movement of reloading arms Henry Cavillwhich became a meme and symbol of its performance.

2. Halo skydiving – Mission: Impossible – Fallout Effect (2018)

Ethan jumps from a plane over 7,600 meters, crossing a storm in a spectacular free fall. The scene was filmed with Cruise Performing the real jump, after months of preparation, innovating in the way cinema captures air action and marking a historical feat.

1. Climbing on Burj Khalifa – Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

The definitive scene of the franchise: Ethan Scale Burj Khalifa, the highest building in the world, in Dubai, with the aid of adhesive gloves. Is memorable for real vertigo and the very high risk, with Cruise performing the stunt without stuntmen. This moment has become a milestone not only of the series, but from modern action cinema, definitely raising the standards of the genre.

Honorable Mention: Tom Cruise breaks the ankle – Mission: Impossible – Fallout Effect (2018)

During a persecution in London, Ethan Hunt jumps from one building to another and clings to the edge, but when it collides against the wall, Tom Cruise suffered an ankle fracture. The scene was kept in the movie, and the real impact of the accident is visible. Even wounded, Cruise He ended the outlet before asking for help, demonstrating the extreme commitment that marks his career in the franchise.

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