The Current

Great Music Lives Here ®
Listener-Supported Music
Donate Now

Cube Critic: 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation'

  Play Now [5:44]

by Euan Kerr

July 31, 2015

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation UK Fan Screenin
Director Christopher McQuarrie, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson and Tom Cruise attend the U.K. Fan Screening of 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' at the IMAX Waterloo on July 25, 2015, in London.
Mike Marsland/Getty Images for Paramount Pictu

MPR News Arts Reporter and Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Jill Riley and Sean McPherson to talk about the latest installment in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. The film stars Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson and Simon Pegg. It's directed by Christopher McQuarrie.

The story finds the Impossible Missions force in disgrace and in fact, disbanded. But soon, it's revealed that the Syndicate — the anti-IMF — is behind the latest international malfeasance. It's up to our heroes to save the day.

"The action starts and then goes nonstop for two hours," Euan says. "It is brilliant summer fun."

Euan particularly calls out the performance of Rebecca Ferguson, who plays the mysterious character, Ilse Faust, saying any future Mission: Impossible films couldn't be made without her. Euan also tips his hat to Tom Cruise for performing his own stunts.

Listen to the complete review by clicking the audio player above.

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation is rated PG-13, and it is playing everywhere.