Nothing Is Impossible For Cruise This Time

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2000)

John Woo once again proves to be a master of cinema with this blockbuster. Great acting, phenomenal action, and tons of face-ripping, M:I 2 is a MSIT (Must-See-In-Theater) flick.
Tom Cruise again does a great job as superspy Ethan Hunt, but this time has a much better script to work with. His character seems more fleshed out and real than the short-haired spy-on-the-run we met in 1996. While he and love interest Thandie Newton never quite click, he and supervillain Dougray Scott offset each perfectly (Dougray, I forgive you for abandoning X-men) and have some wonderful exchanges. My only complaint is that the ending seemed a bit rushed. The climax seems to just keep building and building and then the credits roll. Oh well.
Overall, "Mission: Impossible 2" provides a great time for all (all guys, at least) and is stuffed so many amazing moments, you'll wish the big screen had a rewind button. (8/10)