2) The Rich Fool
Now, we show the other side of the story. When you’re rich, a lot of people take a stab at you, and I mean stab here in two ways, of course. If it’s the sexual kind of stabbing, then fine. Do your usual moves. They might actually work. However, you need to know when you might get stabbed for real. If a girl you’re hitting on is insanely hot but seems to have the strength to break every bone in your body, treat that as a warning sign. If only Brij Nath was able to read this, such as shame.
3) The Airbag
Not every vehicle has a built-in airbag. Well, this film might probably convince one or two people to get one for their car. Ghost Protocol is proof that the airbag is a real life saver – don’t drive or DIVE without it!
4) The Human-Machine Dilemma
How many times have we seen an outsider impersonating a high-ranking official to gain access to a secured facility? In Ghost Protocol, we see it again, only this time, Ethan’s access card doesn’t work right away. When you’re a security officer assigned
to this section, always remember that when a machine tells you that he can’t find the person in the system, he is NOT in the system, even if it eventually says otherwise. People are more devious than machines are more prone to error. Thus, trust a machine over a person.
5) The Gadgets
Yes, we pointed out that machines are more reliable than people. Should we depend on these machines completely? Of course not! Technology is useful, often cool and sometimes unreliable, as exemplified by Benji’s little Spider-Man hand device. Good thing it was Ethan Hunt using it when it malfunctioned, so no real sweat there. If it happened to me, let’s just say you won’t be reading anything right now!
6) The Ledge
When you’re after a guy who’s on a ledge, and it seems like there’s no way out for him, don’t be too damn cocky. Ready your piece and shoot if you have to, for goodness’ sake. Instead of doing this, Zidorov engages in useless banter, watches in horror while Ethan uses his belt and ziplines towards the truck below. Ethan looks up, and still Zidorov watches and it takes around two seconds before he brandishes his gun. Way to go, man! You’re all talk and no walk.
7) The Bystander
When you’re in some serious, covert operation, you shouldn’t watch for people from behind. Instead, you watch out for people in front of you. Hanaway got rid of his attackers and thought he was safe. Look what happened to him when he ran into Sabine Moreau. Ethan was so concerned about getting out of the building that he didn’t suspect that he had bumped into Hendricks already. Result: Kremlin gets bombed. Talk about repercussions!
8) The Cigarette
Don’t smoke in hospitals, or a snappy nurse will bruise your ego. Nuff said.
9) The Almost Fatal Fall
When a guy drops from so and so meters and falls to the ground, never assume he’s dead. Make sure he is!
10) The Payback
When you kill someone, make sure to check first if they have a spy lover who’s more than ready to hand you the same fate. Sabine had to learn this the hard way. Imagine that, getting kicked out of a gazillion story building. Tsk tsk, what a way to go.
11) The Chase
When you’re being chased, you have to get creative. For example, when there’s a sandstorm and vision of your pursuer is hampered, take the time to shed some clothing so you won’t get easily noticed. Change directions once in a while so your movements aren’t as predictable. Unfortunately, Hendricks forgot the first tip so Ethan was able to catch up with him. When expecting to be chased in a crowded street, don’t wear something so noticeable like an all-white suit. Clearly, Hendricks just doesn’t get it. It’s frustrating!
What other life lessons do you think Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol can teach us?