Ep 105. Honest Trailers - Mission: Impossible

In this episode of Honest Trailers, the crew takes on the iconic and long-running spy franchise, Mission: Impossible. From the iconic theme song to the death-defying stunts, Honest Trailers takes a hilariously honest look at the highs and lows of this beloved movie series.

The trailer starts off by mocking the opening credits and how they always show the cast’s names in a way that makes it seem that they’re all on equal footing when, in reality, the films revolve around Tom Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt. They go on to rib the franchise’s tendency to recycle certain plot points and characters, including the constant use of masks to fool the bad guys, as well as a rotation of recurring characters who are sometimes friends and sometimes foes.

But it’s not all negative. The trailer also offers plenty of love for the franchise’s epic stunts and set pieces, particularly the now-famous Burj Khalifa sequence from Ghost Protocol. They also praise the franchise’s ability to evolve by bringing in fresh directors and supporting players like Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson.

The Honest Trailers team doesn’t hold back in poking fun at specific plot points and characters either. They mock the incredibly convoluted storylines, especially in the later films, and call out the constant twists and turns that leave the audience scratching their heads. They also make fun of the retired agents who always seem to get pulled back into the fold just when they thought they were out.

Perhaps the most savage (and hilarious) part of the trailer is when they take aim at Tom Cruise and his penchant for doing his own stunts. They create a fake PSA for “Tom Cruise Syndrome,” in which other actors try to mimic Cruise’s death-defying stunts and inevitably end up getting hurt. The video shows clips of various actors failing miserably at trying to recreate scenes from Mission: Impossible, complete with cringe-worthy falls and accidents.

Overall, the Honest Trailers crew manages to walk the line between parodying a beloved franchise and still showing it some love. They poke fun at the franchise’s flaws while also appreciating the franchise’s many triumphs. Whether you’re a die-hard Mission: Impossible fan or just looking for a good laugh, this episode of Honest Trailers is sure to deliver.