Tom felt the series needed some comic relief, so the "funny out of his element" computer hacker/expert continually makes jokes that bring the action to a screeching halt. This comic relief character, when the tension is at it's height, has to say something "funny", not witty, that destroys the momentum of the moment. The Mission Impossible series has always been a roller coaster ride with a thrill a minute. This version is a Disney Tea Cup ride, with a thrill every 30 to 45 minutes.Terrible script, terrible acting, and terrible directing.