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Mission: Impossible II

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Tom Cruise returns to his role as Ethan Hunt in the second installment of "Mission: Impossible." This time Ethan Hunt leads his IMF team on a mission to capture a deadly German virus before it is released by terrorists. His mission is made impossible due to the fact that he is not the only person after samples of the disease. He must also contest with a gang of international terrorists headed by a turned bad former IMF agent who has already managed to steal the cure.
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Your cranium may crave more substance, but your eyes will feast on the amazing action sequences.

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David Edelstein Slate May 8
So is the movie a tacky hoot? Yes, but until the godawful last half-hour it's a surprisingly fun tacky hoot. Go to Full Review
Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal May 8
There's no grounding in physical reality, let alone in human emotion. Go to Full Review
Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch May 8
2.5/4
Woo and company pull this movie out of the dirt, however, with a rocking last half hour. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Jun 21
The unbridled wildness of it all remains an absolute jolt worth celebrating. Go to Full Review
Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views May 17
Director John Woo understood the assignment leaning on Tom Cruise’s cool factor, Thandiwe Newton’s serene beauty and subtle acting style and Dougray Scott’s fearsomeness. Go to Full Review
Lawrence Toppman Charlotte Observer May 8
D
This movie is straw that refuses to be spun into gold. Go to Full Review
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D P @RT45936356 6d Yeah, this was actually bad... truly, truly amazingly bad. See more Bret M. @BretM-3 Mar 12 Mission: Impossible 2 is a great follow-up to the first, despite being a bit of a downgrade. Firstly, the action in this movie was absolutely incredible. The action throughout was great, but in particular the final fight at the end of the film had me on the edge of my seat. The choreographer of that fight needs a raise because it was awesome. My eyes were glued to the TV. The acting was very good in this one, just like the first. Obviously Tom Cruise is the standout but I think everybody did a great job. My least favorite part was the plot. When compared to the immersive, intense, and complex plot of the first, this film seems a lot simpler and not as cool as the first. But I believe that what this movie loses in plot, it gains in action. If you enjoyed the first Mission: Impossible movie, you'll probably enjoy this one too. Definitely worth the watch. See more Ray C @RT17651982 Mar 10 Mission Impossible II isn’t nearly the disaster people make it out to be, but it’s still the weakest in the franchise. It’s also by far the most unique. That’s a compliment, but also a criticism—mostly a criticism. This movie is so cheesy. The melodramatic romance between Ethan and Nyah feels really out of place compared to the other movies, and it’s pretty weak. It also doesn’t help that Nyah is never mentioned again after this one. The constant slow motion doesn’t do the movie any favors. When it works it’s cool, but when it happens every five minutes it quickly loses its effect. That said, the first 10 and last 20 minutes are great. The rock climbing scene is iconic, and the motorcycle chase/beach fight finale is honestly one of my favorite moments in the franchise. Dougray Scott’s Sean Ambrose is a solid villain—too over the top at times, but still enjoyable. Overall, it’s the weakest entry, but still a fun action movie watch. See more Cody G. @frodycody Mar 6 God’s gift to cinema… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💐💐💐 See more Thyaagu C @Thyaagu Feb 28 First, the entire antagonist crew felt like a total joke!! Simple plot. Thrills lack spark. Disguise overload. STILL, this didn't feel as awful as the ratings suggest! See more Donald K @Awesomestar Feb 20 Rewatched all mission impossible apart from this one. Atrocious movie, with no chemistry between Ethan and his girlfriend, and boring plot with a really bad villain and disappointing action sequences. The only thing that makes this better than half a star is Tom Cruise's looks See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tom Cruise returns to his role as Ethan Hunt in the second installment of "Mission: Impossible." This time Ethan Hunt leads his IMF team on a mission to capture a deadly German virus before it is released by terrorists. His mission is made impossible due to the fact that he is not the only person after samples of the disease. He must also contest with a gang of international terrorists headed by a turned bad former IMF agent who has already managed to steal the cure.
Director
John Woo
Producer
Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner
Screenwriter
Brannon Braga, Ronald D. Moore, Robert Towne
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Cruise-Wagner Productions
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 24, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$215.4M
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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