Directed by J.J. Abrams (“Lost”), this latest adventure is packed with pure adrenalin. Like a breath of fresh energy, this first of the summer blockbusters is a perfect escape into a world where special effects are everyday occurrences and international terrorists are just on the verge of world destruction. An action/ adventure thriller that delivers what it promises, it is a mission made to be enjoyed on the big screen with a tub of buttered popcorn on your lap.

by Mary Morgan is a member of the St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association.