Best action movie ever made?

Rating: 6/10 (5 June 2000)

It was with great expectations I went to see MI2. Why? Because the first movie was a great disappointment and I really thought the new one would be something extraordinary. And it sure is.
After a somewhat confusing start, the plot takes form, and it is quite easy to predict the story. But hey! We are talking about an action movie here. One that claims to be a Mission Impossible, and I have to agree with that. Most of the tricks and stunts are really impossible, but that is what makes the movie worth seeing. If you are looking for a great story, with logic and reality you should see something else. MI-2 is pure action all the way through, with a small touch of romance as is appropriate in a good action flick. A bit confusing sometimes, you don't always know if the guy you see on the screen really is who you think it is.
The answer to my question is that it may not be the best action movie ever made (it has to compete with Face Off, The Rock and other masterpieces), but it is pretty close. Tom Cruise is not a very good action actor, but I think his effort in this movie is acceptable. What makes me give this flick a rather embarrassing 6, is a few flaws that could easily be avoided. Hey.. there is no way a SUV will out run an accelerating motor cycle. I don't care if the stunts are impossible in reality, as long as it fits in the story, but please!!
Conclusion: If you like action flicks with cool special effects but don't care much about reality or the story line, this is a movie for you. It is entertaining to say the least!