Mission: Impossible III
Directed by J.J. AbramsEthan har slutat att åka på omöjliga uppdrag och ägnar sig istället åt sin blivande fru och åt att träna agenter. Men då Ethan får reda på att en av hans rekryter har hamnat i knipa i jakten på en sadistisk vapenhandlare samlar han återigen ihop teamat och beger sig iväg på en fritagningsexpedition.
Mission: Impossible III Ratings & Reviews
- Nathan Magreta26 mars 2026It has some flaws, but strong action, as well as an amazingly cast villain, make this a fun watch
- Harish Cousal17 december 2025A darker, more personal turning point. Philip Seymour Hoffman is terrifyingly grounded. Stakes feel real, not just flashy. The franchise finds its emotional core
- Samy32322 november 2025Highly recommended, full of action and suspense
- johnr33919 oktober 2025Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt — the man, the myth, the sprinting machine. After the somewhat existential crisis that was Mission: Impossible 2 (also known as “Ethan’s Hair: The Movie”), this third installment brings the series back to actual espionage, emotional stakes, and the occasional explosion that makes your living room vibrate. Cruise slides back into his impossible form with the same energy of a man who does his own stunts because he refuses to acknowledge mortality. He’s intense, charismatic, and just the right amount of unhinged. The supporting cast is sharp — Ving Rhames returns to remind us that calm, competent people still exist in this universe, while newcomer Simon Pegg brings much-needed humor to balance out all the running and yelling. His timing is impeccable, proving once again that the British can find a joke in literally any life-threatening situation. About thirty minutes into the movie, I had a moment of déjà vu — the world looked suspiciously shiny, emotional close-ups lingered a little too long, and there was enough lens flare to signal passing aircraft. That’s when it hit me: oh right, J.J. Abrams directed this. By the end, I was half-expecting a Lost crossover episode or a secret Dharma Initiative logo hidden in the background. The plot itself is solid — a much stronger story than the previous entry, which mostly involved Tom Cruise rock climbing and brooding. Here, we actually get stakes, character depth, and a villain played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, who delivers menace so quietly it feels like a threat to your soul. If Mission: Impossible 2 was a glossy music video about sunglasses, then Mission: Impossible III is a grounded thriller that almost feels like the franchise growing up. A fitting end to the trilogy — before it went on to have four more movies and counting.
- Hakihiko24 september 2025A Solid Return to Form "Mission: Impossible III" gets the franchise back on track after the overindulgence of its predecessor, delivering a tighter and more grounded spy thriller. J. J. Abrams brings a faster pace and more emotional weight, giving the story higher personal stakes for Ethan Hunt while still keeping the big action moments front and center. Tom Cruise once again proves his dedication, handling the stunts with intensity and conviction, but what really elevates this entry is Philip Seymour Hoffman as the villain. His performance is chilling, calculated, and gives the film a genuine sense of menace that the series had been missing. That said, while the film is thrilling, it doesn't quite reach the creative highs or intricate plotting of later entries in the franchise. Some parts feel more like setup than standout, but overall it balances action, character, and suspense far better than M:I-2. Overall, a strong, fast-paced spy thriller with a memorable villain, marking a confident step forward for the franchise.
- Matthew Dikanovic13 september 2025Great action, good story. Would recommend.
- Cole17 april 2025Owen Davian has the coolest count down ever.
- Zokkiie26 augusti 2025A big step up from the second one. The action’s sharp, the story holds together better, and Philip Seymour Hoffman absolutely steals the show as the villain. Solid entry in the series — not the peak, but definitely a good watch.
- nicpederson8 augusti 2025beautiful movie and the acting is great, but the story is pretty weak
- James Saenz8 maj 2025i have an on again off again relationship with jj abrams’ approach to filmmaking and storytelling. i don’t always like the way he shoots action, and this is one of his films where i wasn’t enjoying it as much as i would’ve liked. the stunts are insane as usual, but the way it’s filmed and edited is a little too jarring and haphazard for my taste, and his visual style doesn’t have the same appeal as woo’s or de palma’s. this is a rougher approach to filmmaking, which is tonally in line with the story abrams chose to tell, but in my eyes this style really suffers from the lack of de palma’s swanky and reserved formalness and woo’s bombastic kineticism. this is also the least visually appealing of the three so far, with some garish color grading and mostly conventional cinematography. that being said, i liked how this entry unofficially starts the series trend of tom cruise sprinting for ungodly distances and the way that sequence was filmed was really gripping. this is without a doubt cruise’s best acting in the franchise so far, and ethan hunt’s commitment to his relationship with julia is compelling, but that’s the extent of my praise for the narrative and characterizations. all of the side characters typically feel hollow outside of ethan in these movies, but that feels the most apparent here. philip seymour hoffman is an absolute tour de force, and while he’s genuinely stellar in this role and carries the performance with this eerie gravitas of barely reserved fury, his character isn’t given much to do and feels like wasted potential. the twists are predictable and not very satisfying, whereas similar twists like the masks felt fresh in the original film and campy fun in the sequel. i still had a good time, but i miss the over the top flair of woo’s directorial hand and lament what could’ve been had the series retained the paranoia and anxiety of de palma’s entry. i’m also coming to terms with the fact that ethan hunt won’t be doing magic tricks anymore and that’s honestly the saddest part. his little card trick scene in the original was so quirky and added so much personality to both his character and the film.
- Mahmoud875 augusti 2025I love the twist in that one
- Eric Bakke1 juni 2025The first truly strong entry in the franchise, elevated by Philip Seymour Hoffman’s unforgettable performance as the villain. While most antagonists in the series are somewhat forgettable, Hoffman’s chilling presence leaves a lasting impression.
- keithy0777 juli 2025Better than 2.
- Kevin Ward7 juli 2025Incredible cast in this one, most notably unparalleled Phillip Seymour Hoffman. J.J. Abrams certainly added some sizzle with his direction here. The standout sequence is where Ethan Hunt and team real-time create the Phillip Seymour Hoffman scooby-doo mask and transform Cruise to Hoffman before our eyes. Some really creative film-making. Really fun flick and way better than I remembered. In fact, it’s possible I hadn’t actually seen this before because I remembered virtually nothing about it. Really looking forward to the McQuarrie era films now.
- mickerdoo24 juni 2025Good action. But the face and voice faking are really problematic for believability in future installments. Hoffman makes a great villain.
Mission: Impossible III Trivia
Mission: Impossible III was released on 3 maj 2006.
Mission: Impossible III was directed by J.J. Abrams.
Mission: Impossible III has a runtime of 2h 5m.
Mission: Impossible III was produced by Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner, Zhao Haicheng.
Ethan har slutat att åka på omöjliga uppdrag och ägnar sig istället åt sin blivande fru och åt att träna agenter. Men då Ethan får reda på att en av hans rekryter har hamnat i knipa i jakten på en sadistisk vapenhandlare samlar han återigen ihop teamat och beger sig iväg på en fritagningsexpedition.
The key characters in Mission: Impossible III are Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman), Luther (Ving Rhames).
Mission: Impossible III is rated 15.
Mission: Impossible III is an Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
Mission: Impossible III has an audience rating of 7 out of 10.
Mission: Impossible III had a budget of 150 mn US$.
Mission: Impossible III has made 398,5 mn US$ at the box office.