Watch, don't listen!

Rating: 9/10 (27 July 2000)

First off, if you don't like, appreciate or understand real cinema  you know the art in which pictures are supposed to tell the story  then don't waste your time with this exceptional piece of work, as you'll only leave the theatre wondering where the story was. Mr Woo, once more I bow to you. The photography was breathtaking, the iconic symbolism awe-inspiring and because of such  and the plethora of other techniques - the narrative flowed beautifully as it unfolded the story of Ethan Hunts sacrifice through to his redemption. For those less attuned to cinematic narrative then I say don't waste your time searching for a story within cumbersome lexicon but instead sit back and try to enjoy the visual. And heaven knows not many deliver action quite like Woo.