We take a one-episode break from Columbo to revisit the final latest entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—THE FINAL RECKONING. Just like the first time we watched it, we found it to be too long. In our (hopefully not too long) discussion, we ask why the filmmakers have suddenly decided their audience is full of idiots; question the inflammability of Alaskan cabins; and lose track of the number of times Ethan Hunt should die in this film.
Speaking of not dying, we have a hard time believing that this is the last film in the series…
Other episodes mentioned:
Clip Shows and Sparachutes (immediate reactions to THE FINAL RECKONING)
…And that’s Why I Hate this Movie (INFERNO)
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