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Why Practical Stunts Matter
While digital effects have revolutionized filmmaking, Mission Impossible demonstrates that there's still unparalleled value in doing things practically. Authentic stunts not only look more convincing but also simplify conveying the physics and dangers to the audience. When Tom Cruise scales a building or leaps from an aircraft, viewers don't need to suspend disbelief as much because they see it happening before their eyes.
This commitment to authenticity often requires extraordinary planning, training, and physical effort from actors and crew alike. Yet, it pays off by delivering moments that are genuinely thrilling and memorable—moments that become part of cinema history.