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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quality unique among its peers from the tension between Brian De Palma's directorial stylisation and the overriding presence of its star and producer, Tom Cruise. The ...
quality unique among its peers from the tension between Brian De Palma's directorial stylisation and the overriding presence of its star and producer, Tom Cruise. The o...
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
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
Production Year: 2004 - Action/Adventure - Director: Jon Turteltaub - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring:Justin Bartha, Sean Bean, Jon Voight, Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger
Production Year: 2001 - Action/Adventure - Director: John McTiernan - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Naveen Andrews, Chris Klein, Jean Reno, L.L. Cool J.
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 ...
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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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