Yesterday I thought "hmm I might go see a move! M:I-2 had just been released coool!!!!".

Rating: 2/10 (1 June 2000)

I was all excited, M:I-2 had all the right ingredients, actors: Tom Cruise (do I need to mention any of his movies), Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction, Out of Sight), Anthony Hopkins (Silence of the Lambs) and the extremely "talented" Thandiwe Newton (Interview with a Vampire) (I think I am in love) and directed by action flick guru John Woo. Not to mention that it was shot mostly in and around Sydney. I couldn't help myself but get caught up in the hype.
Half an hour into the movie I had that feeling "I really really really want to like this, but it's crap." The heart and brain where in complete conflict and turmoil; and sometimes you just have to let one of them win, but M:I-2 left me now where to go the brain was the complete winner.
You are often asked and expected to suspend belief when walking into a cinema, however M:I-2 asks you to suspend intelligence. There are more holes in the plot than a fishing net. Every scene is highly predictable,the light witty lines are far too few, the overuse of the M:I latex face, and excruciating overuse of slow-mo (which of course made the film that much longer and my suffering that much more).
I could go into a deep and thorough shredding of the plot.. but why waste my time and yours anymore. This is one "B" grade Hong Kong Kung Fu action flick, without the Kung Fu. I was very disappointed. Give yourself a break, save your money and time or get the Matrix out on Video!
3/10
Bear
PS Oh the scenes of Sydney are great though.. so if you are an international friend go see it just for the shots of Sydney :)