Mission: Impossible II

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Vixo S The Mission That Stumbled. Mission: Impossible II stands out as the most uneven entry in the saga, a visual experiment that prioritizes spectacle over suspense. John Woo leaves his signature mark with slow motion and symmetrical framing, but the stylistic excess blunts any real sense of danger. Tom Cruise delivers measured energy as Ethan Hunt, and Dougray Scott crafts a solid, charismatic villain; yet their presence isn’t enough when vehicle chases border on the absurd and fight sequences, instead of raising tension, elicit more laughter than concern. The pacing suffers most in the third act, where the plot tangles and resolutions arrive without the necessary impact. The score drives every scene with fervor, but even it struggles to inject emotion into sequences lacking internal logic. Despite its flaws, the film offers fleeting entertainment thanks to its brisk tempo and occasional visual flair. However, that very speed prevents the intrigue from unfolding with the coherence a good espionage thriller demands. Mission: Impossible II remains a reminder that overambitious style can paradoxically undermine the appeal of an action movie. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/17/25 Full Review Patryk S Waste of time...the worst MI movie Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/08/25 Full Review Levi P. The first half or so of this movie was a great time. The stakes are higher than the first movie, Cruise and Newton have excellent chemistry (the sequences where they meet are some of the most engaging), and I think a plot revolving around a virus and its cure has a lot of interesting possibilities. I think it loses its way in the latter half. The villain is cartoonish and one dimensional, and everything surrounding their part of the story is a bit eye-roll-inducing. The whole ending sequence felt light on substance and stuffed with gratuitous action which did not offer much in the way of satisfaction. Overall, I’d say it’s an enjoyable action flick and worth the watch, but don’t expect anything mind-blowing. It’s a fairly basic, simple story without innovation and without much of the cool spy stuff that made the original better. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review bob t The only bad mission impossible! this is just sad Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review Chapman S This was the worst movie in the series. I will give it to Tom Cruise the first bit of the movie he's spring chicken fresh out of college. Soon though that all faded away. There were 0 stunts in the movie that I can think of, or any action that was good. The final fight between Ethan and Ambrose was straight up garbage, and the plot was just so dry. This is a movie I never want to watch again. If I could give 0 stars would. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/02/25 Full Review Fred P It's basically "Threat Level Midnight" but in slow motion. Someone watched the first MI movie, misunderstood the assignment, and wondered what Ethan Hunt's love life may look like. One of those screenwriters must've been dating or crushing hard and spread his love life cheese all over this thing. There was a scene where Ethan takes out a goon outside the armed facility, rolls him down a hill, and performs a front flip kick to the gut? Ethan really must've had it with that one thug in particular. How much was spent on the year away mask budget? There were 4 or 5 face peels? There was that wasted Red Herring, where Ethan's not actually talking to Nyah {new age hymn music}, rather Nyah's boyfriend, Ambrose, convincing Nyah to leave Ambrose alone. Oh, and also, to listen to everything Ambrose says. What kind of field active spy wears Versace jackets and Gucci shoes? Luther must get his luxury threads in bulk. Motorcycle jousting? The filmmakers even had the gall to get Anthony Hopkins to drop the movie's title into a rambling conversation. "Threat Level Midnight" was Adorkable. The MI2 plot was pulled straight out of a junior high writing assignment. But it's fun to reminisce about the shallowness of the early 2000s. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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