25 WTF Moments From The Mission: Impossible Franchise

17. The Awesome Holographic Projector Screen (Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol)

In one of Ghost Protocol's most memorable scenes, Ethan and Benji (Simon Pegg) sneak into the Kremlin and set up a holographic projector screen to create a visual illusion for the front-desk security guard. A camera is attached to the screen, which allows it to create a render of anything it can see, all while the other side of the camera will study the mark's eye movements to ensure that their perspective of the screen continually adjusts. One hilarious moment occurs when Benji accidentally puts his face in the camera's field of vision, causing his mug to briefly show up in front of the guard, who thankfully isn't paying attention. Of course, it's all a bust once several guards show up and the camera gets confused, unable to maintain a consistent perspective, but it's a gloriously enjoyable scene, and features one of the series' most imaginative gadgets to date.
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