Rating: 
Summary: This box set will self destruct in 5 seconds...
Review: The first film in the Mission Impossible Feature Series gave viewers a lot for the money. But, many viewers were lost in the intricate plotline. That "plottiness" in an action film is rare and has sunk other films. But, even with that epic plot, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE never is boring which puts the film firmly as a success.
Brian DePalma uses his Hitchcockian film style to a great degree as the film trots the globe. The flick carries some big-budget cinematography and some great special effects. One incredible camera shot takes in an entire bullet train traveling through the plains of England then zooms all the way in to the latch on a briefcase aboard the train. Danny Elfman scored the film, once from OINGO BOINGO and his efforts are exceptional. In fact, one of the greatest bits of film scoring occurs when Hunt dangles into a super-secure secret computer console in CIA headquarters in Langley. The tension is supported by silence.Producer and star Tom Cruise states each film in this series should have its own identity, directed in a unique manner. So, with Mission Impossible 2, we get John Woo's simplified nod to James Bond with an emphasis on the art of violence. Even Cruise's role as Hunt has magically transformed from a serious taskmaster to a smiling and suave secret agent who is confidently one-step ahead. This film has plenty of action: from Hunt's phenomenal cliff climbing opening (impressive work by Tom Cruise), to a romance building car accident. Woo creates his action the same way as a young child in a sandbox. Gravity and physics are optional, only the "wow" factor matters. And this film thrives on that wow. This time, Hunt operates mostly alone giving the film a 007 flavor. And what Bond film doesn't have a gorgeous Bond-Babe. Thandie Newton is the exotic thief who steals Ethan's heart. This is a wonderful DVD, loaded and with a stellar audio/video transfer. It is in itself a film workshop, even if the film does not totally deserve of it. There is a GREAT piece where Ben Stiller acts as Tom Cruise's stunt double. That alone is worth the price of admission... David Fincher is in discussion to bring Mission Impossible 3 to the screen. This review will self-destruct in 5 seconds...
Rating:
Summary: This box set will self destruct in 5 seconds...
Review: The first film in the Mission Impossible Feature Series gave viewers a lot for the money. But, many viewers were lost in the intricate plotline. That "plottiness" in an action film is rare and has sunk other films. But, even with that epic plot, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE never is boring which puts the film firmly as a success.
Brian DePalma uses his Hitchcockian film style to a great degree as the film trots the globe. The flick carries some big-budget cinematography and some great special effects. One incredible camera shot takes in an entire bullet train traveling through the plains of England then zooms all the way in to the latch on a briefcase aboard the train. Danny Elfman scored the film, once from OINGO BOINGO and his efforts are exceptional. In fact, one of the greatest bits of film scoring occurs when Hunt dangles into a super-secure secret computer console in CIA headquarters in Langley. The tension is supported by silence. Producer and star Tom Cruise states each film in this series should have its own identity, directed in a unique manner. So, with Mission Impossible 2, we get John Woo's simplified nod to James Bond with an emphasis on the art of violence. Even Cruise's role as Hunt has magically transformed from a serious taskmaster to a smiling and suave secret agent who is confidently one-step ahead. This film has plenty of action: from Hunt's phenomenal cliff climbing opening (impressive work by Tom Cruise), to a romance building car accident. Woo creates his action the same way as a young child in a sandbox. Gravity and physics are optional, only the "wow" factor matters. And this film thrives on that wow. This time, Hunt operates mostly alone giving the film a 007 flavor. And what Bond film doesn't have a gorgeous Bond-Babe. Thandie Newton is the exotic thief who steals Ethan's heart. This is a wonderful DVD, loaded and with a stellar audio/video transfer. It is in itself a film workshop, even if the film does not totally deserve of it. There is a GREAT piece where Ben Stiller acts as Tom Cruise's stunt double. That alone is worth the price of admission... David Fincher is in discussion to bring Mission Impossible 3 to the screen. This review will self-destruct in 5 seconds...
Rating: 
Summary: GOOD/BAD
Review: The first movie is good, the second is a wonder for the eye, but a bomb for the brain, with nothing new or intelligent. I'm a great fan of John Woo, but that was not his best work, and Anthony Hopkins was totally wasted appearing only for about 5mins. If you loved the two films, buy this, if not, just by the first one.
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