I do not recall other mission imposible series, but this one turn out to be really a movie with unnecessary drama like the unnecessary kissing scene. Everything was kind of duplication from some action movies, the most boring part of this movie is when i have to pay attention to the never ending explanation of what and who the enemy is, tom cruise did a standard job in covering his part and so does other roles. This movie could have been better if they would just focus on the mission impossible part.