Action action everywhere but nothing makes you think.

Rating: 5/10 (7 August 2000)

John Woo fans, you will probably not be disappointed. Anyone wanting some more of the semi-cerebral plot of the first movie will be. As with all of Woo's movies, the action scenes here certainly do not leave you wanting. They are on the whole quite simply stunning. Is there anyone that can combine John Woo's ability to produce great action allied to such beautiful choreography? Probably not but there is pretty much where the superlatives end. There's a paper thin plot, poor dialog and actors who seem to be going through the motions. Thandie Newton looks stunning and should go onto to better roles and there's some promise as a Bond Villain for Dougray Scott. Tom Cruise had just begun to build himself up a reputation as a serious actor, while MI:2 doesn't shatter it, it hardly enhances it. Physically though he is superb, his stunts fantastic his movement sublime. Emotionally he's a wet fish. Ving Rhames is capable of much better, will someone write this man a good role again? Overall not a disappointment, but nothing to write home about either.