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Summary: A hot action movie
Review: When I saw the first MI with Tom Cruise some years ago, I left the theatre disappointed. So my expectations for MI-2 weren't that high, but I was positively surprised by what I saw. Of course, let's be honest and let's forget about the story line ... we all know this movie is definitely not Oscar material. MI-2 is simply a hot action movie with excellent stunts, great cinematography, a powerful soundtrack and the movie comes across as a high-budget John Woo action picture. Sure, it appears that they heavily borrowed from all kinds of other action movies, but the compilation resulted in a fun and nerve-racking action adventure and experience. I liked it better than the last couple of James Bond movies. For action fans and for those who like a thrill ride with great stunts, it's definitely worth watching.
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Summary: Mission:Very Possible
Review: M:I2 is to say the least a vast improvement over the original 1996 movie. Tom Cruise returns as secret agent Ethan Hunt, a spy that even James Bond would like to have as his partner. The films' opening sequence is to say the least, breathtaking, as Hunt climbs on top of a mountain to receive his new assignment. From this point the action begins.John Woo, as usual, employs his slow motion action sequences, those which are similar to his 1997 classic "Face Off", starring John Travolta and Nick Cage. The Dolby Digital soundtrack will knock your ear drums, to say the least your stereo system will receive a good workout. Although there are some scenes which could have been left on the editing room floor, such as the sappy love scenes, which really des not belong in this kind of movie. Watch for an exciting chase sequence near the film's conclusion involving motorcycles, which takes the film to a new level.In conclusion the film earns four stars for its' clever action sequences and a plot which is easy to swallow, considering the near IMPOSSIBLE to follow plot of the original. Remember, this was the #1 money maker of 2000. Needless to say a dissapointing year at the movies. Where is Star Wars when you need it
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Summary: Face Off 2
Review: Every summer, there's one movie that defines the entire season and sets the pace for the rest of the movies coming out after it. Mission:Impossible 2 was without a shadow of a doubt, THE movie of the summer of 2000. Why? There were two main attributes that stood to make for a formula that would rival the best in action. Cruise and Woo. Granted, nobody ever really thought of Tom Cruise as someone who could be much of an action hero. But John Woo? If you don't know this name by now, go try to build an igloo in Jamaica because sadly, there's no hope left in the world for you. Enough about the summer thing, let's talk movies. First, was the movie any good? That depends on what you're talking about. If you mean good in the sense of story? Sadly, the answer is no. The plot is weak, takes too long to explain, and...to put it honestly...stretches credibility to the point of exaggeration. Nyah Hall(Thandie Newton) falling in love with Super-agent-who-kind-of-reminds-me-of-James-Bond-and-never-dies Ethan Hunt(Tom Cruise) after one incident? wow, I wish I had those kinds of powers over women like her. While the idea for the virus and it's cure was a good idea, you somehow felt that the story was selling itself short. You would walk out of the theater and think to yourself "That was it? All Ambrose wanted was money?" I guess money really is that big a deal, especially the amount that they were talking about. However, why all the fuss over something like a few (billion) bucks? Kind of puts things in perspective. Now if you mean was the movie was good in the sense of something that made your eyes scream for a break, your ears cry because of the glorious sounds that surrounded and engulfed you, and just blew the rest of your senses out of the your head, then I guess the answer would have to be a rousing yes. This movie had everything that's expected in a big summer hit. Guns (John Woo, need I say more?), beautiful women (not pretty...beautiful), a rockin soundtrack (c'mon, who didn't like the Limp Bizkit remake of the theme), a hero who didn't know the meaning of the word die, cars (Porsches and Audis, I must have been dreaming) and of course who better than John Woo to piece this puzzle together. Is there anyone who doesn't like Woo's cinematic style sweeping landscapes, slow-motion sequences, bullets whizzing by your head, people spinning and revealing their 2ND gun that was tucked into the back of their pants, white doves flying past the screen, and...well...need I go on? People criticize this movie as having a weak plot. Then again, who cares? This was a summer flick. It didn't need a strong plot to carry it. The producers saw to that. Did Armageddon, Men in Black, or Independence Day have plots that was fantastic? Not particularly. A giant rock falling towards earth, a giant cockroach that wants to rule the universe, a giant spaceship full of aliens who blow up the white house. I guess they don't do anything small do they. Now why would this review be called face-off 2? this movie drew a few eerie parallels to face off. The main villain who has the hero's face and gets to his woman, if only for a minute? The hero engaging in acts of insanity (remember Cage's esacpe from prison and Cruise's bungee jump?), Car and motorcycle chases towards the end of M:I2 and the boat chase in Face Off. Not too similar, but they do have their similarities. In the end, the real question is if this movie is worth buying on DVD. Absolutely. Without a doubt, this movie has the guts and the impact of a 300 pound rushing football player. Nobody cares what's in his brain or what the point of the entire story is, all they want to see is something fun, something exciting, something that takes them away from the realities of the world, if only for a few hours...and isn't that what the point of movies is?
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Summary: this movie rules
Review: this movie is really awesome! i really don't care about what other people say cause this movie was really good. I thought it had really good elements. although any MI sequel could never beat the first one, this one came in for a close second. i really dont give a care about wat these stupid film critics say cause they're prob paid to say things about movie in which the people that pay them dont like or dont like the actor starring in it. so screw the critics and the people that thought this movie sucked cuz guess what IT DIDN"T SUCK!
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Summary: CRUISE CONTROL
Review: If this film proves one thing, it's that John Woo is the master of the cameras as far as action is concerned.However, it also shows that he is totally inept at directing scenes that contain no action.In fact, my grandmother could direct those scenes better.If you can forgive him for this you will be treated to some of the most gloriously choreographed and amazing set pieces ever seen on film.Also see how many Tekken moves you can spot from the cruiser.In the end the first MI was better because it was truer to the series, this could have been called Toms Grand Day Out for all I cared.Roll on MI3.
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Summary: High On Action, Low On Everything Else
Review: Mission Impossible II was a movie that was good on action and low on everything else. John Woo's great action sequences are second to none and should be well applauded. The story line of this movie though completely sucked. This movie should have been called, "John Woo presents: Ethan Hunt and his worthless team-mates and foes. Ving's Rhames performance was almost as non-existence as Halle Berry's in "X-Men". And I 'am sorry but, Dougray Scott did not make a believable villain. How this movie grossed so much money I'll never know. This was almost as bad as watching "The Perfect Storm"...almost.
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Summary: Empty and thin
Review: One could blame the postproduction tampering of the studio, the weak script or even the presence of John Woo himself, but there's no way to get around it: "Mission Impossible: 2" is a weak movie. Barring some stunning stuntwork and set-pieces, it is one of the thinnest and shallowest movies made in recent years. And it grossed an unheard-of sum of money -- but when was the last time you heard someone saying they really liked it?When I see a really good movie, something interesting happens: I forget I'm watching a movie. The screen vanishes; I'm part of the world the movie is offering me. That never once happened here. There's an air of indifference and stasis hanging over everything in this movie, a sense that everything that's going on really is just a bunch of actors and props in front of a camera. No sense of anything really at stake; nothing like the gut-wrenching rush we got even from the relatively anonymous "Ronin". There is no end of technical competence, and there are even the usual Woo trademark moments -- the slow motion, the doves, the exploding props, etc., etc. But it's all technique in the service of lucre. I don't know if we should even bother laying blame. Maybe this whole thing was doomed from the beginning; maybe no one ever had a really clear idea what the point was, other than to make more money. This they did, but whether or not we should bother following along is strictly optional.
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Summary: Best Action Film of the Summer....
Review: Mission Impossible 2 is the best action movie I saw allsummer. ... . The plot of M:I 2 is excellent, but even if the plot wasn't there, it has some of the best action scenes ever. Probobly has the best motorcycle chase scene. Cruise is the perfect star to play Ethan Hunt and the girl in the film would beat among the best Bond girls. See this now! You won't regret it.
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Summary: o, but is it k?
Review: The first mission impossible had a great plot and it should be reconized for that but was it truly a movie that made you say, "whoa". Then John Woo brought that to the screen.John Woo is best known for his action sequences NOT plots. This is the first thing you must know to understand the screen of the movie. Mission Imossible:2 is a great action packed movie were the directer brings obstiqu skill to make a movie a movie and not a play. My overall scope is yes, see it then critqu it.
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Summary: Tom Cruise is a cool action hero...
Review: No actor has ever earned my respect faster than Tom Cruise. I've always liked the man's work, but over the past year and a half, Tom Cruise has astounded me with his last three films.Tom offered a brilliant and understated performance in Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut and followed it up with a hilarious and heartfelt turn in P.T. Anderson's masterpiece Magnolia. Having just proven himself to be one of the best actors working today, Tom turned action hero with the sequel to his own 1996 blockbuster Mission: Impossible.I'm not exactly sure what people were expecting with M: I 2, people are expecting too much. With this sequel, Cruise does all of his own stunts and here, does things more impressive than the like of Jackie Chan or Jet Li. The opening scene alone with Tom dangling off a mountain side with no climbing equipment is breathtaking. With this sequel, we're invinted to have a good time. This is an action movie, it's really quite a lot of fun, and that is what Tom Crusie sought with producing this movie.Director John Woo is probably the top action director working today. He can make you forget that you're watching an action film as he loads up each and every scene with artsy shots and operatic music, not to mention, his very cool bird symbolism (the scene in this film with the dove is awesome). To watch a John Woo action film is to watch the best of the best. Mission: Impossible 2 isn't a good as his previous effort, Face/Off, but it does have enough jaw dropping effects, stunts and shoot outs to warrant more than one viewing. The motorcycle chase toward the end is one of the most exciting chase scenes I've ever seen and the fight on the beach at the finish is undeniably exciting.Mission: Impossible 2 is an awesome action movie and Tom Cruise makes for a great action hero. We know (and see) that Tom is doing all of his own stunts in this film, it makes it all the more exciting. This film will not win any real Academy Awards, but it never pretends to be anything that it's not. A nifty (if unspectacular) storyline carries this loaded action adventure film for two hours, but its the stunts and action (and of course Tom Cruise) that you've come to see, and that's what you get. Two hours of exciting, escapist fun. Forget what the 'critics' here say, check this one out and have fun watching it, you won't regret it.
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