Best Woo movie - One of the best action movies

Rating: 9/10 (26 May 2000)

MI-2 is a very complete, classic-formula action movie. But aside from the action, the rest of the movie was just as enjoyable. Woo makes the most ordinary situation a stylish work of art. I saw this in SDDS, and 15 minutes into the film those losers turned the surround sound off because the next theater was complaining about the noise. So, with NO surrounds, it was still good, even though I'm getting my money back. The actors were WELL CHOSEN. Everyone in the movie had strong presence, especially Dougray Scott. I loved this movie. It was a simple, romantic, stylish, action film. And the action.... well... it stands with the best. The situations with "the masks" in this one are original, tense, and VERY WELL DONE, I can see why Woo did this film. This is one stylish movie, one of my favorites.
MI-2 is pretty much a "superhero film." And Tom Cruise is made out to look very badass. MI-2 is surreal, over-the-top, and at times ridiculous. But that's what people want to see on the screen. And that's why this is one of the most enjoyable films I've ever seen. This IS Hollywood, and it's the way it SHOULD be.