"The Rise of Skywalker was the sequel trilogy's critical and commercial low-point, and while it still hauled in a hefty sack of cash for its galactic overlords at Disney, the franchise doesn't seem to know what to do with itself now that the Skywalker Saga has reached its empty end."
"Mission: Impossible III is easily the M:I franchise's okay-est film, and perhaps secretly its most important one. The series was still searching for an identity when III hit theaters 20 years ago today."
"The last movie in the franchise to cling to the premise that Ethan Hunt is a normal human being, III sees him engaged and retired from field duty, happy to be an IMF trainer by day and just another civilian by night."
J.J. Abrams' reputation has suffered due to the mixed reception of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which marked a low point for the franchise. Despite this, Abrams has a history of successfully reviving struggling franchises, including Star Trek. Mission: Impossible III, released 20 years ago, played a crucial role in defining the franchise's identity. It balanced action with character development, showcasing Ethan Hunt as a relatable figure before the series escalated into more extravagant stunts and villains.
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