In the war between prey vs predator, there’s now a new unprecedented threat that’s looming over the human race. It’s none other than the emerging algorithm-driven artificial intelligence (AI) that is taking over the world as we speak. And quite flawlessly, Tom Cruise’s latest Mission Impossible movie touched upon the very aspect.
Coming up with his latest installment in the Mission: Impossible series, Tom Cruise’s 2023 epic Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, saw Ethan Hunt and the Impossible Missions Force reach its zenith. Diving into the realm of pure sci-fi, Cruise’s movie witnessed the threat imposed by a highly sophisticated artificial intelligence. But despite its authenticity, the seventh sequel seems to be the most underrated installment in Cruise’s series.
The Looming Threat of AI Exposed by Tom Cruise
Digital life is currently disrupting eons-old human activities, and turning into a gradual threat to human civilization. According to research, code-driven artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning by amplifying human effectiveness, only to later turn into a massive threat to human autonomy, agency, and capabilities. This is something that has been a hot topic in the media.
Therefore, Hollywood heartthrob Tom Cruise didn’t waste a minute in drawing people’s attention toward the looming threat with his latest movie Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Opening his latest sequel on a submarine where audiences are introduced to the villain – a highly sophisticated AI known as the Entity, Cruise’s film notified viewers how AI could penetrate any system or government, and even rule the world or destroy it.
The whole mission of the film was to take control of the AI before it takes control of the human race. Therefore, throughout the movie that dove into the realm of pure sci-fi, and eerily discussed the biggest news stories happening right now, it showed how Entity was always ahead of everyone at every step. This not only exposed the capabilities of AI but also educated the audiences about the threat that’s waiting.
Tom Cruise’s Dead Reckoning Appears Underrated
In a world where people are actively trying to replace therapists with AI, and the entertainment industry witnessing strikes following the introduction of SORA (an OpenAI used to create animations and videos), Tom Cruise’s movie seemingly came as an enlightenment for fans. But unfortunately, despite his latest Mission Impossible movie touching upon the hot topic, it seems Cruise’s 2023 film turned into his most underrated sequel.
Although throughout the film Tom Cruise tried sending the message that there’s no other way to stop the surge of AI but to destroy it, people seemed unfazed by the unprecedented threat. Turning the film into an irony where Cruise seemed to want to destroy AI before it took over the world, netizens addressed how most audiences simply slept through the message that was being shared.
Failing to see the underlying threat that’s brought to notice, fans turned the film into a mere piece of entertainment. Thus, taking to X, fans couldn’t deny the fact that despite Tom Cruise trying his best to bring people’s notice towards the gradual threat and dominance of AI, his movie failed to spread the message. People were more focused on the death-defying stunts, and breathtaking action, and hailed the movie for its top-notch entertainment value.
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is available on Prime Video.