When you think of Mission: Impossible what comes to mind? Tom Cruise hanging off a plane, riding a bike off a cliff, or running across rooftops. The latest film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, released in 2025, keeps this tradition alive with heart-stopping action. For Indian audiences, who love the stunts in Bollywood films like Pathaan or War, the Mission: Impossible series feels like a global cousin. What makes these stunts so special? This article dives into the art of stunts in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and why they continue to thrill fans worldwide.
The Stunt Legacy of Mission: Impossible
Since the first Mission: Impossible film in 1996, stunts have been the heart of the series. Tom Cruise, who plays Ethan Hunt, is famous for doing his own stunts, unlike many actors who use stunt doubles. Over eight films, the stunts have grown bigger and bolder. In Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), Cruise rode a motorcycle off a cliff and parachuted down. In The Final Reckoning, he performs daring feats like a high-speed car chase through Rome and a fight atop a moving train.
Why do these stunts matter? They make the films feel real. Indian fans, used to watching Shah Rukh Khan’s train chase in Jawan or Hrithik Roshan’s jet-flying in Fighter, know the thrill of action that looks genuine. Mission: Impossible takes this to another level with careful planning and real danger, making every scene unforgettable.
What Makes the Stunts in The Final Reckoning Stand Out?
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has some of the most jaw-dropping action scenes yet. Here’s what makes them special:
1. Real Stunts, Not CGI
Many Hollywood films rely on computer-generated imagery (CGI) for action scenes. Think of superhero movies where characters fly or buildings explode—all created on computers. But Mission: Impossible uses real stunts. In The Final Reckoning, the Rome car chase was filmed on actual streets, with Cruise driving a Fiat 500 while handcuffed to co-star Hayley Atwell. The train fight was shot on a real moving train, not a green screen set.
This feels familiar to Indian audiences. In RRR, SS Rajamouli used real locations and practical effects for the tiger fight and bridge scene, making them epic. Similarly, Mission: Impossible’s real stunts create a raw, edge-of-your-seat excitement that CGI can’t match.
2. Tom Cruise’s Fearless Commitment
At 62, Tom Cruise still does his own stunts, training for months to get them right. For The Final Reckoning, he learned to drift cars for the Rome chase and practiced high-altitude jumps for a skydiving scene. He even got injured during a rooftop run but kept filming. This dedication is like Salman Khan doing his own action in Tiger 3 or Akshay Kumar performing stunts in Sooryavanshi—stars who risk it all for fans.
Cruise’s passion inspires his team. Stunt coordinator Wade Eastwood said every stunt is planned like a military operation, with safety first but no shortcuts. This commitment makes the action feel authentic, as if Ethan Hunt is really in danger.
3. Clever Storytelling Through Action
In The Final Reckoning, stunts aren’t just for show—they tell the story. The Rome chase shows Ethan Hunt’s quick thinking under pressure, dodging cars while protecting his partner. The train fight builds tension as Ethan battles a villain while the train speeds toward disaster. Each stunt reveals Ethan’s courage and resourcefulness.
Indian films do this too. In Baahubali, the waterfall climb showed Shivudu’s determination. In The Final Reckoning, stunts drive the plot, making you care about the characters while your heart races.
4. Cutting-Edge Filming Techniques
The film uses advanced cameras and drones to capture stunts in new ways. For the train sequence, IMAX cameras were strapped to the locomotive, giving a you-are-there feel. Drones followed Cruise during the skydiving scene, showing every twist and turn. These techniques make the action immersive, like watching VFX-heavy scenes in KGF but with real stunts.
Director Christopher McQuarrie plans every shot to keep viewers glued. He mixes wide shots (showing the scale of the train or city) with close-ups (Cruise’s face as he fights), creating a roller-coaster experience that Indian audiences, used to dynamic Bollywood action, love.
Why Indian Audiences Love These Stunts
Indian fans have a soft spot for action heroes who go all out. We cheer when Ranbir Kapoor fights goons in Animal or Deepika Padukone wields a sword in Padmaavat. Mission: Impossible’s stunts resonate because they combine Hollywood polish with a Bollywood-like passion for spectacle. Here’s why they click with us:
- Relatable Heroism: Ethan Hunt, like our heroes, fights impossible odds with grit. His stunts feel like something Rajnikanth might try in Jailer—larger-than-life but human.
- Family-Friendly Thrill: Unlike some violent Hollywood films, Mission: Impossible keeps action intense but clean, perfect for Indian families watching together.
- Global Appeal: The film’s exotic locations—Rome, Istanbul, the Alps—give a travel vibe, like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’s Swiss scenes, but with explosions.
The Challenges Behind the Stunts
Creating these stunts isn’t easy. Each one takes months of planning, with risks of injury or failure. For the Rome chase, the crew needed permits to close streets, upsetting locals. The train sequence required building a replica locomotive to crash safely. Cruise trains like an athlete, but accidents happen—he broke his ankle in Fallout (2018) and kept going.
These challenges mirror Bollywood’s struggles. In Singham, Ajay Devgn’s car chases needed precise coordination. Mission: Impossible’s team faces similar pressure, but their hard work pays off in scenes that leave audiences clapping, like in a packed Mumbai theatre.
The Future of Stunts After The Final Reckoning
As The Final Reckoning might be Tom Cruise’s last Mission: Impossible film, fans wonder what’s next. Will another actor take over? Can anyone match Cruise’s stunt legacy? The film’s success at Cannes 2025 and strong box office show that real stunts still draw crowds, even in an era of CGI-heavy films like Avengers.
For Indian cinema, this is inspiring. Directors like Rohit Shetty or Prashanth Neel could push for more practical stunts, blending Bollywood’s masala flair with Mission: Impossible’s precision. As long as audiences crave real action, the art of the stunt will live on.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning proves that stunts are more than just action—they’re an art form. Tom Cruise’s daring, real locations, clever storytelling, and cutting-edge filming make every scene a thrill. For Indian audiences, who grew up on Bollywood’s high-octane stunts, this film feels like home, yet pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether it’s a car chase in Rome or a fight on a train, Mission: Impossible reminds us why we love cinema: it makes the impossible look real, and our hearts race every time.
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Last Updated on: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 12:33 pm by Deepak Goud Kondakal | Published by: Deepak Goud Kondakal on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 6:24 pm | News Categories: Entertainment
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