Ex-CIA Agent Rates All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies | How Real Is It? | Insider

Former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante evaluates the realism of the *Mission Impossible* series, contrasting cinematic tropes with actual intelligence protocols. While praising certain physical stunts, he highlights significant inaccuracies in gear, tactical operations, and the daily reality of espionage, concluding that the films prioritize entertainment over authentic tradecraft.