Another Lacklustre Entry In The Mission: Impossible Series.

Rating: Null/10 (21 July 2015)

The second instalment of the Mission: Impossible series does offer a slight improvement in the narrative element for the convoluted mess of the previous chapter is replaced by a more conventional storyline but the thrilling action of the original certainly goes for a toss here as this sequel is plagued with slow-mo, over-the-top segments which look way too ridiculous.
Mission: Impossible II finds IMF agent Ethan Hunt embarking on a new mission that requires him to go all the way to Sydney in order to retrieve n destroy the samples of a genetically- created disease called Chimera but he isn't the only one after it for a rogue IMF agent also covets the same to complete his grand scheme of infecting the world since he's already in possession of the disease's cure.
Taking over the directional duties from Brian De Palma is the famous action filmmaker John Woo (known for Hard Boiled) and while he does bring his usual trademarks, including heavy use of slow-motion infused between its chaotic action sequences, he ends up overdoing it in the end. There are still some impressive moments though but once again the plot is short on substance & characters lack depth.
Cinematography makes kinetic use of its camera but the use of slow-mo shots are way too many which after a while start frustrating, Editing finely paces the whole narrative, Special effects is highly impressive, Hans Zimmer also chips in with a fitting score but once again in the acting department, there isn't even one outstanding performance but the film certainly benefits from Tom Cruise's charismatic screen presence.
On an overall scale, Mission: Impossible II is more or less the same as its predecessor for the very minute enhancement in its narration is unfortunately impaired by its absurd action sequences. While the film did look impressive at its time of release, its effect over the years has simply worn out and now it appears as lacklustre as the first entry in the series. Still, a fun, entertaining flick that can be easily enjoyed, and will possibly satisfy most if not all.