Better than I thought

Rating: 7/10 (8 June 2000)

M:I-2 really isn't as bad as most critics are saying. First of all, the action sequences are incredible, if overextended, and in a summer action blockbuster they're what matter most. John Woo can direct anything as long as its got guns, cool cars, helicopter shots and stunts. Tom Cruise is great as an action hero, and the movie successfully exploits his abilities. A few flaws: the dumb stunt with the masks got tiring before long; Dougray Scott is not a very intense villain; and the ending takes to long. Besides that, Mission: Impossible is James Bond for the new millenium. It might even be better than the first one (yes, did you realize that? The first M:I movie is very good once you understand what's going on).
Grade:B+