I was not sure what to expect. My wife could not remember the plot from the previous Mission Impossible movie. Mission Impossible Ghost Protocoal grabs you from the beginning. The story moves at a quick pace, but not so quick that you cannot follow the characters or the plot later. My wife was startled a bit by the sudden change in action. Like, (I hope I don't give anything away, but) the assualt on the SUV near the river or canal. Fast pace, never boring. Truly loved this Mission Impossible movie. I would recommend it to anyone who likes action thrillers.