JJ Abrams directed Mission Impossible 3 with a budget of $150 million. The opening scene takes place at an engagement party, establishing the main characters and their relationship through costumes, lighting, and facial expressions. Close-ups and two-shots introduce the characters and foreshadow their importance. Fast-paced editing with flashing text and cut shots sets the tone for an exciting film. The theme music and sounds also create suspense about the mission to come.