Mission: Impossible II

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Mission: Impossible II

PG-13

Released May 24, 2000

2h 3m

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

Your cranium may crave more substance, but your eyes will feast on the amazing action sequences.

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David Edelstein

Slate

So is the movie a tacky hoot? Yes, but until the godawful last half-hour it's a surprisingly fun tacky hoot.

May 8, 2025

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

There's no grounding in physical reality, let alone in human emotion.

May 8, 2025

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Joe Holleman

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Woo and company pull this movie out of the dirt, however, with a rocking last half hour.

Rated: 2.5/4

May 8, 2025

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

The unbridled wildness of it all remains an absolute jolt worth celebrating.

Jun 21, 2025

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

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.

May 17, 2025

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Lawrence Toppman

Charlotte Observer

This movie is straw that refuses to be spun into gold.

Rated: D

May 8, 2025

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Edward W

I absolutely love M:I 2. It is just a fun action movie that is straight from the 2000’s.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Andrew B

My least favorite mission impossible film and was extremely goofy and dumb.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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Nick H

A great action movie but not a great Mission Impossible. It just felt like a big budget action movie without that MI suspense & cleverness.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/21/25

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Paul F

Mission: Impossible II feels like a disappointing step down from the sharp, suspenseful energy of the first film. Where the original thrived on clever espionage and tight pacing, this sequel drags with an overindulgence in slow-motion shots and melodramatic set pieces. The plot lacks urgency, and the stylish action often overshadows substance, leaving the story feeling stretched thin. While Tom Cruise delivers his usual commitment to stunts, the film never matches the intensity or intelligence of its predecessor. Ultimately, it’s too slow and flashy for its own good—a big drop in quality from the sleek thriller that kicked off the franchise.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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Lucky01

I really liked Mission: Impossible 2. The chase scenes in the second half were super fun to watch. Sure, the movie takes some cinematic liberties, but that’s fine — I enjoyed it a lot. The music was great, and the Mission: Impossible theme was awesome.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/13/25

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Niccolo N

The plot is a McGuffin but there's a good script by legendary screenwriter Robert Towne with an intriguing love triangle... and John Woo's visuals are astonishing : I can't believe this got such a low rating on RT.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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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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