Grade: C

Cut to the chase:  I would have liked this movie SO much better if anyone other than Tom Cruise were in it!  That’s just the way it is – I’m sick of this guy, his ego, and his one-note acting.  Sorry, but I can’t help it.  The action seens were really well done, I have to give J.J. Abrams props for that.  The storyline was pretty by-the-numbers.  Why is it the good guy doesn’t just kill the bad guy when he has a chance?  Doesn’t that drive you nuts?  Because you KNOW the bad guy is going to get away and wreak havoc on the good guy’s life, girlfriend, fiance, wife, child, fill-in-the-blank.  And you KNOW that one of the good guy’s bosses is really going to turn out to be in cahoots with the bad guys.  Yawn.  Seen it all before.  I can think of many better ways to spend my time and money than with this tired old tale.