"Insights from the Editor: Reshaping Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning's Epic First Cut"
The editor of "Mission: Impossible 7," Eddie Hamilton, reveals that the film's jaw-dropping train sequence was originally much longer but was trimmed down to maintain non-stop action. Hamilton and director Christopher McQuarrie meticulously combed through every shot to tighten the scene and remove sections that were deemed excessive. While some scenes required fine-tuning, others were left untouched. The editing process involved seeking input from others and watching the film without music or sound effects.