Hey! Don't knock it!

Rating: 9/10 (3 October 2000)

Ok, this is not an intelligent triller. It is different from the first. John Woo and Sir Tom Cruise opt of the more 'violent' approach. With amazing affect. MIF Man, Hunt is out again, with longer hair and a more muscles, to stop a virus. Dougray Scott is the baddie. And thats simply it! I admit this is a silly daft film. But who cares. Calling it daft does not mean its bad. This is no way a bad film. The visuals are great. John Woo is a god when it comes to action, as with Hard Target and Face/Off. The scenes of Cruise on 'holiday' scaling a mountain is breathless. The end shoot-outs, bike chase and final show down are also fantastic. And when Tom Cruise kicks the gun up...... amazing. Its a daft plot, but look at it as a panto. Like with Gone In 60 Seconds. Its a film to unwind to. You don't need a brain. You will not be a disappointed.
If you liked the Matrix this will also appeal to you. Black leather, lots of guns and some great martial arts done in 'slo-mo' style. All to a thumping soundtrack by Hams Zimmer and Limp Bizkit.
This is a great film, and there is a lot worse. And Thandie Newton is rather fine too!