Superb

Rating: 8/10 (6 July 2000)

This is an incredible piece of entertainment. Perhaps people attack it because it fails to meet certain expectations that one might associate with a 'Mission Impossible' film, and as a sequel it hardly remains very faithful to the prequel.
Taken for what it is - a non-stop thrill ride of poetic action sequences filled with beautiful music, stunning cinematography, sexy stars and plot surprises - it cannot be faulted. If, on the other hand, none of this appeals to you then you should not expect to enjoy MI:2, but at least give it credit for succeeding in its intentions.
John Woo's visuals blend harmoniously with Hans Zimmer's etherial score throughout the entire movie and it becomes apparent that this is a real work of art, it just happens to be packaged in the 'Mission Impossible' framework. This framework generates expectations. My advice is to let go of your expectations and focus on what this film is trying to do, and you will not be disappointed.