Mission impossibe - everyone knows what it's about, the infamous tune, the supposedly impossible task, the self destruct in 5 seconds...
I am sure you all saw the trailer of this film, with Tom Cruise dangling from a cliff, high-octane stuff and loads of explosions. AS a whole mission impossible 2 isn't really a continuation or sequel to the first, the only link being the returning characters Ethan Hunt, tom cruise, and Luther Sickell, Ving Rhames. The first installment was more a mystery, which many didn't understand, and snipets of action thrown in. This film is more of an action, switch of your brain and watch whilst munching popcorn kind of film.
Anyway on to the movie, the story is basically about a deadly disease, called chimera which has been stolen by terrorists and Ethan Hunt has to stop them from causing havoc with it. He needs to assemble a team and decides to get help from Nyah, a thief, she later gets infected by the virus and so they now need to get the cure too, called Ballerophon. As I said this is more of an action film and don't expect too much of a plot, though the action is very good, like the motorcycle scene.
The sound is really good and it is the sort of heart pounding music which gets you all excited when teh speakers are on full. With or without my speakers surrounding me, the sound is still amazing!
Now on to the extras which is fully packed with the usual stuff:-
-An audio Commentary by John Woo. -"Impossible Shots" - a section which shows how the best shots were done. -"Behind the Mission" - a making of movie. -"Mission Incredible" - a feturette looking at the stunts. -Interviews with Tom Cruise, John Woo, and the stunt coordinator. -A Metallica Music video. -Alternate Title Sequence that is less flashy than the one used in the - movie. -"Mission Improbable" the MTV Movie awards spoof.
The movie is pretty good and the DVD is full of extra features and would definitely recommend renting it for a night in or something.
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I remember going to see this at the movies and when it finished I just wanted to kung fu everybodys ass. Sorry getting carried away here, excellent op. Darren.
m_weller 19.08.2002 15:53
Good informative review. I would recommend it to anyone who likes action films.
sweetfire_01 20.08.2001 19:24
Informative review! I have to admit I absolutely despise Tom Cruise so I will never see this movie! But as long as you like it that's all that matters!
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Advantages: Some great extra’s Disadvantages: Some predictable moments
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Advantages: Tom Cruise, great effects, use of slow motion sequences, behind the scenes features Disadvantages: Its all been done before, Predictable storyline, the original music is missing
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