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In Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt, finds himself embroiled in a convoluted race against an all-powerful, self-aware AI named "the entity," which complicates the plot significantly. With a series of interconnected yet flimsy "macguffins," the film barely manages to sustain a cohesive narrative.
The overly complex plot lacks clarity, with characters seemingly navigating a labyrinth of exposition that distracts from the action that fans have come to love. One might feel compelled to take notes to follow along, undermining what should be a fun cinematic experience.