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Summary: Mission: Impossible DVD Review: This DVD deserves more!
Review: It has been four years later since the first movie with the second movie now out in theaters. The first movie is available via DVD through Paramount and it is still overpriced compared to other DVD's.I must admit that DVD buyers will spend a lot of money but this is one time where I just didn't buy it immediately because I'm hooked on a DVD being a full package. This DVD is not. No extras at all. In fact, I should give this DVD an F for extra's but it did have the trailer and although I usually don't count trailers as extra's, in this case I did because without it, it would be bare bones for a DVD. If you watched the movie, you either liked the old series or you liked the new movie with Tom Cruise. Personally, I don't mind both and I enjoyed the movie, maybe not tremendously but I'm still disappointed this DVD is lacking. I'm sure that Paramount could of released an awesome DVD but they didn't. No deleted scenes...nothing. This DVD was also not 16:9 enhanced but the video colors were very good. The thing is, I have to be truthful about this, I didn't hear so much from my 5.1 system in terms of great, outstanding sound. The sound is good but nothing in terms of hearing great sound ala "The Fifth Element" or "Godzilla". In fact, the final scene, I was hoping to feel that blast all around me and I didn't. I don't know, perhaps someone else may have experienced something different. The reviews I read talked about great sound, obviously I'm missing it. The movie is good and yes, it's on DVD, so of course, I'm going to say get the DVD instead of the video but the thing is this DVD deserves a special edition re-release. Perhaps when the second movie is released on DVD, they will re-release this as a special edition and DVD fans will get what they want. Again, I'm not dissing on the movie. The movie is very interesting and keeps you thinking and that action does keep you glued to the set. But to score the DVD as a whole, I'm not dissing on the movie, I'm dissing the DVD for having hardly anything.
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Summary: Most INCREDIBLE movie to this day
Review: This movie is BEYOND WORDS. The plot is sophisticated, and at the same time incredibly well structured. I own the movie, and have seen it at least 30 times, and still learn a couple things i didn't know every time i see it. The cast is made up of, well, the best. i couldn't think of ANY actor who could play a better part for the character each of the actors played. this movie is so far ahead of any other movie created, the more you see it, the more you grow to love it. it does take a great deal of thinking, the plot takes many twists and turns, and it's hard to follow, which is a big reason why i love it so much. the finale of the movie is just incredible, gets your adrenaline THROBBING. the music fits in PERFECTLY with the action. i HIGHLY recommend this movie, and do hope that you enjoy it.
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Summary: Much better than the sequel
Review: After recently viewing the very disappointing sequel to M:I, I took a look back at this movie, watched it, and thought how M:I 2 could have been. What if, instead of John Woo, Brian DePalma had returned, and we had actually gotten a decent story! It's a good question, but I'm not reviewing M:I 2. I'm reviewing M:I. While the acting for the most part is sub-par (even though Cruise's performance is pretty damn good), the story is what really sets this movie apart from the usual Bond-clone. You don't know who the enemy is until the end, which leaves you in suspense for quite a while. When you realize who it is, you find out that it all makes sense. The movie may take about 5 viewings before you can truly understand it, and even then it's quite confusing. But the movie is always enjoyable, especially the last few scenes. But what really got me into this movie is it's revolutionary impact on the spy movie genre. Instead of focusing on girls, guns, and gagets, this movie focused more on the stealth issue always apparent in the original M:I series. And you cannot beat the CIA break in or the Train scenes. They are simply some of the greatest ever produced.
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Summary: Great action film !
Review: With the sequel realeased at thre moment, this is a must be watched movie. If you like action movies with great effects and storline you will love this movie, Tom Cruise fits the role like a glove, if you like James Bond, secret agent movies as I do then I would say this is one of the best non-bond movies around. The story line invloves Tom Cruise as typical secret agent on a mission, suddenly the mission goes wrong and all his team get wiped out, Tom is accused of sabotaging the mission and needs to find out what really happend. This is an ideal opening to a superb mystery action film. If the sequel comes close to its predecessor then your in for another thrill ride. The DVD is superb, both formats and awsome dolby 5.1 sound, if you have seen the movie on video, buy the DVD to experience it as it was meant to watched.
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Summary: Action and Intrigue on the edge of your seat!
Review: Tom Cruise and Director Brian De Palma breathe life into and put a foot in the rear of the original television series. I tried watching the popular television series, starring Peter Graves and Martin Landau (among others) and I just couldnt keep with it. I admit it had intrigue and interesting plot but hardly any excitement to keep you glued. I found myself ready to take a nap after 20 minutes of an episode because it was so slow moving and had several gaps without dialogue. The action scenes in this stylish and explosive remake are sometimes over the top, but who cares, thats what makes it fun and exciting in the first place. I also recommend the sequel, MI:2, directed by action genius, John Woo (Hard Boiled, Broken Arrow, Face Off) in theatres now! The stunts and fight scenes are choreographed in operatic Woo style and the film itself is at least as good as the orginal. "Your mission, should you choose to except it (and you should): See These!
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Summary: STYLISH SUSPENSE
Review: Tom Cruise is the super-spy of almost impossible glamour and agility in Brian DePalma's bravura tapestry of international intrigue and false starts. Yes, this movie is a true labyrinth of twisting dead ends/suspense, and it requires you to think a little, double-guessing your own guesses along with the many twists provided by the plot. DePalma is in his Untouchables mode here; the set pieces and action sequences have that dense, spellbinding beauty that draws you in. The sequence involving Cruise suspended by a single cord is nail-biting and cool, cool, cool. The international locations are gorgeously utilized, as are the chew-the-scenery acting skills of Jon Voight. Way cooler, by the way, than the over-the-top Woo gun-fest, which is stunningly shot, but empty-headed. Smart, stylish, sophisticated. Plus, Tom: you look even more dynamo with short hair!
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Summary: Great Thriller!
Review: This is a great action movie. It is a well written script that keeps you intrigued. Tom Cruise and the gang does a good job on acting. But perhaps most importantly, the action scenes are easy to understand and exciting. The whole movie fits together very well.
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Summary: PUT AN EXTRA 1/2 STAR FOR GOOD MEASURE.
Review: YEAH, 3 1/2 STARS. YA KNOW, I DIDN'T QUITE UNDERSTAND M:I EACH TIME I WATCH IT. BUT I STILL HAD A BALL! WHO CARES ABOUT THE CONFUSOVISION PLOT? TOM CRUISE AND THE REST OF THE CAST ARE TERRIFIC. AND A ROLLERCOASTER OF A CLIMAX! CRUISE IS A GREAT ACTION HERO. THANK YOU JOHN WOO FOR DOING M:I-2. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT!
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Summary: uh,...
Review: Maybe I'm not that bright....but I didn't get it. Some good actions scenes though and fans Tom Cruise and the original TV series seem to enjoy it. Worth a rental I guess.
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Summary: THE BEST ACTION MOVIE EVER!
Review: This is the best action movie ever and it has great actors and it has great acting and special effects. It has a great plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat! I hope Mission Impossible 2 is as good.
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