Mission: Impossible – A Buster Keaton Homage and Hollywood's Fate

This article delves into the Mission: Impossible franchise, specifically Dead Reckoning Part One and Two, and director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise's homage to Buster Keaton's classic The General. It analyzes McQuarrie and Cruise's creative philosophy and how they navigate Hollywood's commercial pressures and audience expectations. The article draws parallels between the Mission: Impossible series and Buster Keaton's career, exploring innovation, risk, and legacy in filmmaking. Ultimately, it reflects on preserving artistic purity and creativity within Hollywood's commercial landscape and filmmakers' reflections on their careers.