Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is just around the corner, and the film promises to offer a fitting conclusion to this beloved action franchise, which began way back in 1996 with Brian de Palma’s classic thriller. The series has seen plenty of highs and lows since then, but most can agree that Dead Reckoning is one of the best Mission: Impossible movies. Not only does it suitably set up everything that’s coming in the final installment, but it also marks a fresh chapter for the franchise and one that’s grounded in rich character work and tight storytelling.