Upping the speed and power of another challenge, Mission Impossible: Fallout comes to home video with all the fury, suspense and intrigue as the past five. Whether you are a fan of MI or just like action flicks that take you on a rollercoaster ride of danger, this film should make your home viewing experience an adrenaline pumper. Now on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital HD December 4th.
In this episode we find Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF (Impossible Mission Force) team being assigned to take out a group of mercenaries called the Apostles before they exterminate three major cities with plutonium nuclear devices. The Apostles, once part of the syndicate that was led by Solomon Lane (Sean Harris), who’s now imprisoned, have ideas for themselves to control the world. The search, capture and elimination of the threat will put the IMF in extreme danger, but this team will stop at nothing to complete their objective.
With his elite team of The IMF agents, field tech specialist Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg), powerhouse Luther Strickell (Ving Rhames) and former MI6 British Intelligence Agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), Ethan has a difficult task that proves to be a challenging ride for them all. The mission gets even more difficult with heat coming from United States President, Alan Hunley (Alec Baldwin) and IMF secretary who are forced to allow CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) Head Erica Sloan (Angela Bassett) to install one of her agents into the task force. This agent, August Walker (Henry Cavill) who’s known as a CIA assassin, becomes Sloan’s eyes and ears so she can control the IMF.
After botching a job that caused the plutonium to be stolen, the team is instructed to track down, confine, and impersonate John Lark (Liang Yang), a known arms dealer. Thus begins a series of events that will shake the world, bring back a ghost from the past and reveal the true reason for agent Walker’s involvement.
Director and co-writer Christopher McQuarrie, who directed “MI: Rogue Nation”, ups his game with this episode. He delivers the action, the adventure, and the thrilling moments that make this series so successful and with a topper no one will expect. The spectacular stunts he has Cruise doing are jaw dropping. Especially the motorcycle chase, sky diving to his objective, hanging from a chopper, barely escaping explosions and many more that turn this film into a classic actioner. Several others get into the dangerous acts including Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson in scenes that are close encounters with injury.
BONUS FEATURES
The Blu-ray and 4K add over 60 minutes of exciting extra content to the home video experience.
“Behind the Fallout”
“Light the Fuse”
“Top of the World”
“The Big Swing: Deleted Scene Breakdown”
“Rendezvous in Paris”
“The Fall”
“The Hunt is On”
“Cliffside Clash”
“Deleted Scenes Montage with Optional Commentary”
“Foot Chase Musical Breakdown”
“The Ultimate Mission”
“Storyboards”
“Theatrical Trailer”
“Commentary” by director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise
“Commentary” by director Christopher McQuarrie and editor Eddie Hamilton
“Commentary” by composer Lorne Balfe
“Isolated Score Track”
The 4K Ultra High Definition combo pack includes three discs plus a digital code for streaming or download to “Watch Anywhere”. The discs in addition to the 4K 3840x2160p includes a 1080p HD Blu-ray disc that has the film and there’s an accompanying Blu-ray disc with the special bonus features.
The 4K presentation of the film is outstanding when played with the proper 4K equipment. Brilliant in every detail, the widescreen makes a presentation beyond that of most smart TV’s. The sound is crystal clear using the English language presentation with Dolby Atmos and in some cases “blows the walls off” the living room. The Blu-ray presentation played on home screens gives a very good presentation and provides all the thrills and enjoyment as well.
FINAL ANALYSIS: The perfect gift for action junkies and MI Operatives. (4.5 out of 5 Stars)
Specifications and additional video information:
Cast: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Angela Bassett, Alec Baldwin, and Michelle Monaghan.
Written and Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
Genre: Action, Adventure, and Thriller.
MPAA Rating: PG-13, for frightening and intense scenes.
Running Time: 2 hours and 27 minutes
Original Theatrical Release: July 27, 2018
Video Release Date: December 4, 2018
Language: English (changeable to French, Spanish or Portuguese)
Reviewed Format: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack
Audio: English Dolby Atmos
Video: 4K Ultra High Definition
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Portuguese plus English Descriptive Audio
Number of Discs: 3 discs plus Digital Movie Code (Watch Anywhere)
Distributed by: Paramount Home Media
Released Formats: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital HD
