a quintessential action flick

Rating: Null/10 (26 February 2001)

Okay, mix together a cliched plot, a cocky stylized hero, a psychotic villain, and a lot of s--t blowing up, and you got the makings of the classic action flick. I was really blown away by John Woo's way to make an art form out of explosions. He does it with such precision and beauty that you forget that there are people actually acting in this. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for plot and character, but this is one of those kinds of movies where it doesn't really have to apply, just shut your brain off and enjoy the ride. Although I did like M:I-1 better for it's plot, this one I enjoyed on the fact that I saw Tom Cruise's character show a little more development, and it didn't hurt that he got the girl this time (for those that saw the first one). So if plot is more your thing, watch M:I-1. If you're in the mood for one hell of a wild ride, then M:I-2 is definitely your choice.