Mission: Impossible 2

*(NOTE: Capsule version of the review is available here.)* If in 1996 someone had claimed that the sequel to *Mission: Impossible*, the major cinematic hit directed by Brian de Palma, would be helmed by legendary Hong Kong director John Woo, many would have greeted the news with approval. Four years later, however, most would be far more cautious, given that Woo’s Hollywood output in the 1990s, to put it mildly, amo…

Perhaps the most suitable conclusion to "Mission: Impossible 2" would have been Tom Cruise reaching behind his ear, ripping off his face, and showing that he is, in fact, Pierce Brosnan and that the past two hours had been nothing more than a sloppy James Bond flick. There are multiple scenes in the film, beginning with the opening scene, where Cruise or another character is shown to be someone else wearing a rubber…

Welcome to the second instalment of the “Mission Impossible” reviews. I decided to watch them all just for some numbing entertainment … in process I realised they are quite good. They do care somewhat about the quality of the film… something very nice for a franchise of this scope. Proof of this, is the directors Tom Cruise, hires. He is the producer and this is sort of his thing. Today we are going to look at the s…