Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Bird soars in live action debut and confirms suspicions that yes, Renner can save any series. Brilliantly comedic and excellently executed, this Ghost overshadows the rest of the series. Slightly contrived ending and light-speed global travel make parts of movie improbable, but expected retirement suggests upcoming merger, The Bourne Impossible.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)

Beautifully shot foreign detective film featuring two master performances from actors who will likely break into the American scene soon. Like Lehane books/films focuses more on characters than story but both aspects hold their own. Early tangential rape scenes could have been omitted, but why not include them. Remake unnecessary.