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Mission Impossible (1996) Review, Deep Dive & How The Heck It Got Made!

Roberto Revilla / Jon Evans / Alex Hansford Season 13 Episode 5

204. Jon, Alex and Bobby are back to LIGHT THE FUSE on our Mission Impossible movie series re-watch! 

We're going to review and dive deep into every movie from Mission:Impossible 1996 through to and including Mission:Impossible The Final Reckoning in May 2025.

If you're a Mission:Impossible fan or new to the series, this is the podcast for you.

For the video version of this episode please head to the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@tailoringtalkmagazine

In this review we'll focus on how this movie came to be made, the production challenges,  it's influences and the behind the scenes stories of how they pulled off those three big action set pieces.

Enjoy and be sure to join the discussion in the comments!

00:00 Introduction to the Mission Impossible Marathon
03:01 Nostalgic Reflections on the Original Film
06:00 The Evolution of the Franchise
08:53 Behind the Scenes: Challenges in Production
11:50 Character Dynamics and Performances
15:03 The Impact of the Original TV Series
17:54 Cinematic Techniques and Storytelling
20:55 The Legacy of Mission Impossible
23:45 Comparative Analysis with Other Franchises
26:39 Final Thoughts and Future of the Franchise
30:53 The Evolution of Mission Impossible
34:14 Iconic Set Pieces: The Fish Tank Escape
41:17 The Langley Heist: A Masterclass in Tension
51:44 High-Octane Finale: The Train Sequence
57:18 Double-Decker Dilemma
58:26 Behind the Scenes of the Train Sequence
59:08 Stunt Work and Safety Challenges
01:00:10 Technical Challenges of the Helicopter Chase
01:01:13 The Fusion of Practical and Digital Effects
01:02:13 Gadgets Galore: A Deep Dive
01:03:52 The Evolution of Technology in Film
01:04:50 The Internet and Its Portrayal in Film
01:08:59 Techno Babble and Realism in Spy Films
01:15:42 Exploring Cryptography and Security Measures
01:16:49 Gadgets and Technology in Langley
01:17:45 The Role of Retro Tech in Mission Impossible
01:21:46 Running Scenes Breakdown
01:26:39 Reception, Legacy, and Ratings

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