The Mission: Impossible film series is not your typical Hollywood franchise. It’s all about those iconic moments we expect in every movie – lifelike masks, twists, dangerous stunts, car chases, and of course, Tom Cruise’s ever-changing hairstyles. Yes, in every Mission: Impossible film, Cruise rocks a new ‘do. Sometimes it’s long, sometimes it’s short, and we’ve got opinions on all of them. So, let’s dive into ranking Cruise’s haircuts from the worst to the best, because why not?
Mission: Impossible 2 might not be everyone’s favorite film in the series, but dang, Cruise’s hair in this one is on point. It’s long, it’s flowing, it’s fantastic. Moving on to the fourth film, which serves as a soft reboot, Cruise sports a more styled, longer look, a clean break from the short hair in MI3. And in the latest movie, we see Cruise embracing the messy, long hair look once again, maybe as a nod to fans who love that style on Hunt.
In Rogue Nation, we get a medium-length haircut on Ethan, a departure from the longer styles we’ve seen before. It’s okay, but personally, I’m all about the longer look. Then there’s the haircut in Mission: Impossible 3, a forgettable, generic style that gets the job done, much like the movie itself. The haircut in Fallout, similar to MI3 but shorter and less voluminous, just doesn’t do it for me, especially when paired with some questionable outfits.
And now, the worst of the worst – the crew cut in the very first film. While the OG Mission: Impossible is a great movie, Hunt’s military-like haircut is just plain boring. He looks more like a soldier than a spy, which, considering his role, is a bit of a miss. But hey, at least the movie is awesome, right?
In conclusion, whether you love them or hate them, Cruise’s ever-changing hairstyles in the Mission: Impossible series are just as iconic as the stunts and twists in the films. From long and flowing to short and styled, each haircut brings its own flair to the character of Ethan Hunt. And while some may miss the longer locks, others might appreciate the variety. So, here’s to hoping we see even more hair transformations in future Mission: Impossible movies. Who knows, maybe we’ll get a buzz cut next time?
