Mission: Impossible 1 And 2 (Box Set)

Mission: Impossible 1 And 2 (Box Set)

Action/Adventure - Director: Brian De Palma, John Woo - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Emmanuelle Beart, Henry Czerny, Dougray Scott, Thandie Newton, Richard Roxburgh, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Cruise, Jean Reno, Vanessa Redgrave, Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Kristin Scott-Thomas more

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Mission: Impossible 1 And 2 [1996] Mission: Impossible 1 And 2 [1996]
With the third, and potentially final, instalment in theMission: Impossiblefranchise ... more
clocking up money right across the globe, the
by-now obligatory repacking of previous episodes
gives those who've missed out to date a chance to
bring their DVD collection up to date.The
originalMission: Impossiblemovie remains a
terrific action-thriller. Led by Tom Cruise's
Ethan Hunt, there's a delicious mix of fine
casting, cracking plot twists and momentous pace.
Yet it's director Brian De Palma who steals the
show, delivering a handful of his superb trademark
set pieces in a way that perfectly matches the
source material. Sure, there's the odd crack in it
all, the odd ropey effect and a bit of unravelling
to do, but this remains an excellent example of
what a Hollywood blockbuster could and should
be.John Woo'sM:I:2is less successful however,
although you'd still be hard pressed not to enjoy
it. Dougray Scott is drafted in as the nemesis
this time, and for around an hour of the film, it
hangs together well. But Woo's movie is less
focused and concentrated than De Palma's, and it
shows. Its flabby running time and more indulgent
action sequences are both forgivable of course, as
this is still good, routine, blockbuster
entertainment, yet it's far from the best work
that either the director or star have put
in.Still, it's a lively double pack you get here,
and each movie does serve up the requisite levels
of entertainment you'd be looking for. It's just
the original does it so much better.--Simon Brew
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Mission: Impossible 1 And 2 [1996] Mission: Impossible 1 And 2 [1996]
With the third, and potentially final, instalment in the Mission: Impossible franchise ... more
clocking up money right across the globe, the
by-now obligatory repacking of previous episodes
gives those who've missed out to date a chance to
bring their DVD collection up to date.  The
original Mission: Impossible movie remains a
terrific action-thriller. Led by Tom Cruise's
Ethan Hunt, there's a delicious mix of fine
casting, cracking plot twists and momentous pace.
Yet it's director Brian De Palma who steals the
show, delivering a handful of his superb trademark
set pieces in a way that perfectly matches the
source material. Sure, there's the odd crack in it
all, the odd ropey effect and a bit of unravelling
to do, but this remains an excellent example of
what a Hollywood blockbuster could and should be. 
John Woo's M:I:2 is less successful however,
although you'd still be hard pressed not to enjoy
it. Dougray Scott is drafted in as the nemesis
this time, and for around an hour of the film, it
hangs together well. But Woo's movie is less
focused and concentrated than De Palma's, and it
shows. Its flabby running time and more indulgent
action sequences are both forgivable of course, as
this is still good, routine, blockbuster
entertainment, yet it's far from the best work
that either the director or star have put in. 
Still, it's a lively double pack you get here, and
each movie does serve up the requisite levels of
entertainment you'd be looking for. It's just the
original does it so much better.--Simon Brew
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Release Date: 2007-03-26, Rating Suitable for 15 years and over,
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Review of Mission: Impossible 1 And 2 (Box Set) by workangel

Advantages: Classy fast paced action adventures starring Tom Cruise at his best
Disadvantages: None

...a devotee of the original Mission: Impossible television series I was looking forward to seeing these films. In their time the television series was very cutting edge in its story lines and effects. Mission: Impossible 1 opens with the hero Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) leading his team of operatives on a mission which goes horribly wrong. His team is wiped out ( with the exception of 1) and he is blamed by his spy bosses. As a result he is put out in ...
...went wrong and who was responsible. He contacts other agents who are beyond sanction and starts work. Vaneesa Redgrave has a cameo role in this film - not entirely believable in her part but it does not detract from the storyline. The special effects in this film are magic - hi tech and brilliant to watch. The various computer elements look great - whether actually possible or not I wouldn't know, but looks great. The resolution of the mystery ... Read review

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Mission: Impossible 1 And 2 (Box Set)

Main specs

Actor(s): Tom Cruise, Jean Reno, Vanessa Redgrave, Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Emmanuelle Beart, Henry Czerny, Dougray Scott, Thandie Newton, Richard Roxburgh, Brendan Gleeson

Director(s): Brian De Palma, John Woo

Genre: Action & Adventure

Classification: 15 years and over

Running Time: 3 hours 44 minutes

Franchise Name: Mission: Impossible

Video Category: Feature Film

Country Of Origin: United States of America

Release details

DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)

Studio(s): PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT; TECHNICOLOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

Release date: 01/10/2001

No of Discs: 1

Catalogue No: PHE 8134

Barcode: 5014437813435

Languages

Main Language: English

DVD Description

In MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE a team of secret agents, on a mission, become a target for unknown assassins. The sole survivor of the team becomes chief suspect in the ensuing international manhunt. Now agent Ethan Hunt must clear his name in a seemingly impossible mission. In MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2 Ethan Hunt, the IMF agent, returns again for a top secret mission, he is sent to destroy a sample of a deadly disease called Chimera which has been stolen by a rogue fellow agent.

Technical information

Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround

Special Features: Alternate Title Sequence, Interviews, Featurette - 1. MISSION INCREDIBLE, 2. IMPOSSIBLE SHOTS, 3. MISSION IMPROBABLE, Audio Commentary - 1. John Woo - Director, Music Video - 1. Metallica - I DISAPPEAR, Trailers, Scene Access, Interactive Menus

Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Surround Audio Commentary

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