Let down of the summer

Rating: 2/10 (28 May 2000)

I wasn't expecting a great film when I went to see M:I 2, but I was expecting something as good as the first. Unfortunately what I got was one of the worst films of the summer season. I am a huge fan of John Woo, but I have to admit that maybe even he needs to stop and think about what he s doing to a film before he releases it. The first film was well-paced and had plot twists which were surprising. M:I 2 is slow and doesn't once leave the audience guessing what is happening. Whoever said that M:I 2 is action packed must be comparing it to "Beaches." The action takes forever to develop and when it does it's over before you realize it. Another annoying factor in this movie is Woo's apparent love of slow-motion. Every scene seems to have a point of slow-mo even if it is absolutely unnecessary. Avoid this movie if you can, do not waste your money!!