Cruise into theaters for a little bit of Tom...

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2000)

If you were thinking of seeing one action movie this summer, make it Mission Impossible 2!
John Woo has delivered all the hard hitting action that he supplied in Hard Target, Broken Arrow, and Face Off. The action never stops and the story assumes the same high standards as Mission Impossible and builds from there.
Tom Cruise indeed does rule Hollywood and this movie will show you why. It keeps you on your toes, though at times very predictable, it never lets up on the action. His new leading lady, Thandie Newton, could have been a 'bond-girl'. She is stunning throughout the film and never let Tom steal a scene (which is deserving of mention alone).
If you enjoyed the action of Mission Impossible you will enjoy this. The beautiful cities of Seville and Sydney host the majority of the movie but the highlight has to be the special effects and the captivation of the cast.
I hate to compare the fight scenes to those of the matrix but the similarities are obvious. The motorcycle scene that you have seen on the commercial is but one scene that pushes the envelope of reality. Although some of the sequences may be computer enhanced, it is also obvious that the choreography was exceptional. Not to mention the fact that Mr. Cruise has done a little training.
Right from the second scene, you will be on the edge of your seat as Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) hangs from the edge of a cliff. The suspense, action, and special effects will well make this movie worth a trip to the big-screen.