Tom Cruise's stunts in "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One" presented new challenges, director says

In the world of "Mission: Impossible," it's no secret that the stunts are bigger and better with each installment. 

From Tom Cruise dangling from a plane to breathtaking motorcycle jumps, the franchise has become synonymous with exhilarating action sequences that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.  

Christopher McQuarrie, the director behind the last three "Mission: Impossible" films, said the heart of the stunt of the series comes from the lead actor himself, Tom Cruise.