The good news is, “Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One” is a hit.
The bad news, it’s not going to set any box office records.
“DR P1” is on track for the same opening as the last chapter, “Fallout,” in 2018. That one made $61 million in its opening weekend.
The new one will, too, although its “weekend” runs from Tuesday – Sunday with some Monday previews thrown in, too.
Hey, it could be worse, as they say.
But I’m a little surprised since “DR P1” has had enough hype for 15 movies. Plus, it’s very good, a terrific action film.
Still, “Mission Impossible” is now a nearly 30 year old series, based on a TV series from the 1960s and early 70s. That it has a core audience is very impressive. But it also shows Tom Cruise doesn’t really have to risk like and limb. The same fans are coming back regardless of his derring-do.
A week from now, the headline will be “Barbie Accomplishes Impossible Mission: Knocks Tom Cruise Off the Top.”
“Barbie” will be called “a model movie.” And “Oppenheimer Isn’t a Bomb” will follow.
I‘m here all week — try the veal!
