Did Tom Cruise Kill the Internet in the New Mission: Impossible or What?

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In a thrilling climax of “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” Tom Cruise saves humanity instead of just the IMF. When the series started, Ethan Hunt was merely hunting moles and safeguarding CIA agents’ identities. Now, as the franchise concludes, mere villains are insufficient for the action movie legend who’s practically synonymous with red carpets – he must combat an AI that threatens human existence. Despite the high stakes, Ethan prevails, disarming a nuclear bomb, capturing the malicious AI on a fancy USB drive, and winning an epic biplane dogfight. As Ethan vanishes into the night at the end of “Fallout,” one might ponder if this is truly the final chapter or if Tom Cruise will continue to dominate the franchise that has served as his personal showcase for unparalleled action prowess. However, another thought that may arise is: Did they erase the internet, or something similar?

Since they frequently discuss this matter, when leaders in the movie debate what to do regarding the Entity, it’s clear that the Entity can’t be simply eliminated. The Entity has become deeply embedded within our systems, intertwining itself with the digital infrastructure to such an extent that it appears almost impossible to remove. The Entity might be disseminating false information, fostering mistrust, and corrupting data so extensively that no electronic records can be trusted, but what other choice do we have — abstain from using technology? When world powers, including Esai Morales, express their desire to control the Entity, it seems somewhat like an older politician describing a popular app as if it were a mass mind-control tool and then eagerly anticipating its acquisition by the U.S. government. Ethan is advised on multiple occasions that his plan to annihilate the Entity will simultaneously obliterate cyberspace. And yet, he proceeds to employ a virus called the Poison Pill on the Entity, manages to trap it within his glowing screen, and destroys the central module containing its programming so that no one can recreate it later.

Impossible suggests that post-battle, London is back to normal, implying a world without internet dominance and forcing humanity to reconnect with nature. Tom Cruise, who had a harrowing experience with online bullying in 2005, might find this scenario appealing. The Mission: Impossible series, despite its heavy use of digital effects, champions the real world—filming on location worldwide, performing actual stunts, and showcasing Cruise’s daredevilry like his motorcycle leap off a cliff. In the movie, Ethan Hunt criticizes the villain for excessive internet usage, which many people can relate to. It would be fitting if Cruise, through his character, could dismantle the internet permanently as part of his quest for peace and sanity. Keep shining, Tom Cruise, you’ve never been this relatable in a while!

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2025-05-23 21:53