Mission: Impossible II

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: May 24, 2000

8.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 754 Ratings

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TomBigJun 28, 2020

I love the way John Woo is filming every scene, and although the movie isn´t perfect, cinematicly this, for me, is the best of the MI films.

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Lexx2uApr 19, 2011

Hands down the best Mission Impossible movie out of the 3 movies made so far. The chemistry between Tom Cruise and Thandie was delish! This is the only movie out of the franchise that I can watch over and over and over again without fail.Hands down the best Mission Impossible movie out of the 3 movies made so far. The chemistry between Tom Cruise and Thandie was delish! This is the only movie out of the franchise that I can watch over and over and over again without fail. The car scene, the bike scene the scenes thru out he entire movie keeps me riverted. Tom should have made MI-3 with Thandie and kept it going but I am sure Hollywood had something to do with him changing from a black romantic female lead. I'm just glad he did not go with the wooden Hallie Berry who though beautiful is meh when acting. I would have loved to see MI-4 with Thandie but he's not going that way so hopefully if he continues the franchise he will bring her back on board.… Expand

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alejandro970Jun 5, 2020

The mission if you accept it, is to recover the sample of a virus in vitro capable of killing thr world populacy. This chapter maintains the esence of the original series and saves the best for the second hour with action and fight sequences,The mission if you accept it, is to recover the sample of a virus in vitro capable of killing thr world populacy. This chapter maintains the esence of the original series and saves the best for the second hour with action and fight sequences, and motorcycle chases that, although exaggerated, are an adreanaline rush. For binge with a huge bowl of popcorn.… Expand

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HeroicAge616Oct 27, 2021

Endless bombastic 2000s action scenes and a shaggy haired Tom Cruise keep the second impossible mission from being a mere retread.

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Jedi_JettsonJan 22, 2012

The plot is taken more seriously than the first with tension and thrills on a adventure of suspense and amazingly violent action. I know a lot of you think the first is better, but it's more serious than the first.

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javis10Jan 11, 2012

This is the best Mission Impossible, John Woo made a good job with this film. The action is as I lwant the action to be. Enjoyable, funny and extreme. M:I-2 rules!

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joeybearDec 29, 2012

The film is mindless and many of the plot point we're expected to believe really do come off as "impossible". This isn't a spy film grounded in realism though, and the action scenes are masterfully choreographed by John Woo.

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movie2187Dec 31, 2011

The Weakest in a great series but entertaining after you realize your watching John Woo make a James Bond inspired cartoon. It is nowhere near as sophisticated at the 1st or as involving as the 3rd or as funny as the fourth but it is still aThe Weakest in a great series but entertaining after you realize your watching John Woo make a James Bond inspired cartoon. It is nowhere near as sophisticated at the 1st or as involving as the 3rd or as funny as the fourth but it is still a very well made B movie. John Woo is a pretentious but unique action film maker, he indulges in slow motion but it's interesting how he edits action scenes, the problems with the film is that the script is under mediocre with a bad performance from the villan. By the way Ghost Protocol (the 4th) has some of the best action scenes ever made (that story has a few problems also though)… Expand

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Tss5078Feb 1, 2016

Well, I just reviewed the first one, so you had to know the second one was sure to follow. That is the draw of these films, every one likes them for different reasons, and as soon as you watch one, you want to see them all. Despite the oldWell, I just reviewed the first one, so you had to know the second one was sure to follow. That is the draw of these films, every one likes them for different reasons, and as soon as you watch one, you want to see them all. Despite the old line about sequels, personally, I liked this one a lot better than the first. The story line was much closer to what I expected to see from this franchise, and this time, John Woo was Directing. I generally don't care for his writing, but when it comes to Directing action films, he's one of the best. In the second installment of Mission: Impossible, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is after a former agent, but not quite sure about what he's planning to do. As he follows the trail, Ethan learns the man has developed a deadly virus, and Ethan's mission, should he choose to accept it, is to save the day. Tom Cruise is his usual self and the action sequences are textbook John Woo, so why is this rated 3 1/2 stars you may ask? The answer is the storyline, because in a film like this, where it's all about special effects and hot bodies, the only thing that makes it different from a million other pictures is the story, and this one hits the nail on the head.… Expand

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Kai82Oct 2, 2022

A really good action movie but not Mission Impossible (look up what it was for decades before the movies if you are interested). Because they did not ruin the iconic Jim Phelps and the movie format became the standard what people think of theA really good action movie but not Mission Impossible (look up what it was for decades before the movies if you are interested). Because they did not ruin the iconic Jim Phelps and the movie format became the standard what people think of the franchise I will not rant about it. For itself the movie has an interesting story with good characters that enhance the story. Ethan Hunt is on holiday when a new impossible mission arrives.Another agent posing as Ethan Hunt (via the special masquerade the franchise uses) was tasked to accompany and protect the biochemical expert Dr. Nekhorvich when something goes awfully wrong. He is killed by the agent and he took two samples coded Chimera and Bellerophon. Ethan Hunt has to assign a team and find out what is behind this mess. Like I said the story is good but has some logical flaws if you think about it. The special effects, stunts and action scenes are the bread and butter of the movie (and franchise). It was breathtaking amazing. Overall I enjoyed this movie. While not being a 10/10 it is something I like to rewatch and talk about. An 8/10 is fair for me.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeMay 11, 2016

Not as great as you guys expected it to be... like we wanted it to be... 'IMPOSSIBLE!'... as the title said, but it at least works as a decent charm for the Mission: Impossible franchise.

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Toasty87Jul 11, 2020

A good attempt at a sequel not amazing but not terrible the story is decent and can be enjoyed.

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BenB.May 29, 2006

Yes, this movie has cliches everywhere. Yes, its plotline was lifted from an Alfred hitchcock movie. Still, this movie is great fun with action aplenty, and enough plot and startling revelations for anybody.

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gzayas91Jul 26, 2018

This is one of John Woo's strongest films, I don't care what Richard Roeper said, it's still has the heart of it, even though I didn't watch the show very much, but I'm aware what's show is about.