To celebrate the home release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, we take a closer look at the iconic canyon shoot stunt.
At long last, Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is finally available digitally and on DVD, BLU-RAY, 4K UHD, 4K UHD Steelbook & 4K UHD HMV Exclusive Steelbook. The supposedly final entry in the long-running franchise made an impact when it debuted in cinemas back in May. But today, the movie is arriving on home media to light the fuse in your watchlist.
To celebrate the release, our pals at Paramount Pictures have sent over an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Canyon Shoot. In the film, Tom Cruise hangs from the underside of a plane as it speeds through a canyon, skimming the surface of the river below. But how did Cruise and his incredible team capture this iconic sequence? Check out the sequence below.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Taking Flight—Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie take you through the biplane stunt. Witness them push things to the next level to capture these incredible flight sequences.
To The Depths—Dive in with Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie to explore every detail of the water tank/moving gimbal, the special masks/water suits, and the rigorous planning and execution of this one-of-a-kind stunt.
To The North—Journey with the cast and crew to see how they filmed in extreme conditions to create the breathtaking sequence in the high Arctic of Svalbard.
Through the Mine—Explore the Middleton Mine as the team highlights the risks, challenges, and practical elements to pull off this incredible action sequence.
The Score—A behind-the-scenes look at the original music composed for the film.
BONUS FEATURES
Deleted Footage Montage with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie—Director Christopher McQuarrie shares some of the stunning, never-before-seen deleted shots that did not make the final film.
Olifants River Canyon with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie—Director Christopher McQuarrie details the difficulties of shooting the dangerous, low-level flying sequence through the Olifants River Canyon in South Africa.
Biplane Transfer with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise—Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie discuss the challenges of filming the highly technical and extremely dangerous biplane transfer stunt at high altitudes.
COMMENTARY
Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise—Enjoy a compelling, in-depth discussion with Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise.
Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie, Editor Eddie Hamilton, and First Assistant Director Mary Boulding—Experience the film with riveting insights and analysis from these acclaimed filmmakers.
Commentary by Composers Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey, and Score Producer Cécile Tournesac—Hear from the artists who enhance the action with thrilling music.
PROMO SPOTS
Parachute Burn— Watch Tom Cruise earn a Guinness World Record for the most burning parachute jumps by an individual.
Snorri Rig Camera— Survival is in the details. See the unique camera set-up for Tom as he does his parachute jump.
Jump Flip— Witness Tom’s epic jump.
Long Wing— See Tom hang on to the wing of the biplane mid-flight.
STILL GALLERIES
Tom Cruise (Biography included)
Christopher McQuarrie
Collaboration
Supporting Cast
REVIEW
In our review of the film, our reviewer, Carl Roberts, said: “Despite not reaching the heights of Dead Reckoning, Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning is still an action-packed rollercoaster. It is what we’ve come to expect while exceeding and lowering our expectations. There is enough material in this film to create three regular 90-minute movies. Using it to create an almost three-hour-long film makes the movie bulge at the seams. Thankfully, Cruise and McQuarrie manage to contain it for the most part, but only just. I have heard from some quarters that this and the last movie should have been one. I disagree. If that approach is adopted, you’ll still need at least a five-hour film to tell the entire story. You’ll also miss out on some brilliance that could end up on the cutting room floor. Cut into three movies and you’d be about right.” Read our review here.
RELEASE
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is now available digitally and on DVD, BLU-RAY™, 4K UHD™, 4K UHD Steelbook ® & 4K UHD HMV Exclusive Steelbook®.
Will you be adding the film to your collection? Drop a comment in the chat below and light the fuse.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
