Mission: Impossible should never have gone full sci-fi

The Mission: Impossible franchise has ventured into science fiction territory with *Final Reckoning*, featuring an AI villain called The Entity threatening humanity through digital manipulation and nuclear annihilation. Critics argue this shift has made the films overly plot-heavy and underwhelming in exploring the AI's true potential, reducing it to a Terminator-like threat. Additionally, Ethan Hunt is being portrayed as a Messiah figure, diverting attention from the franchise's strengths in action sequences and character dynamics. The film feels bloated and padded, with complex set pieces overshadowing its narrative depth and ethical implications.