Good Action Flick-But no Mission Impossible

Rating: 8/10 (26 May 2000)

John Woo has now returned to film after a three year wait, and it's worth it. But is MI2 really a good Mission Impossible film. Well, no it isn't. It's no longer a spy flick but an action film. All of the ideas of the MI tv series and first film are gone for big action. John Woo is not a subtle director and this film proves that. It's clear the script was made for his style of film-making as opposed to a true MI sequel. All of the small details from the first film are lost.
But now as a John Woo film, this movie is very good. Great fast paced action. Amazing camera work and Woo's trade mark doves are all in it. Cruise is good, but I give all the credit to Woo who has made a sequel almost as good as the original which doesn't happen often.