Mission: Impossible II Movie
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Expect the impossible again
IMF agent Ethan Hunt has been sent on a mission to retrieve and destroy the supply of a genetically created disease called 'Chimera'. His mission is made impossible due to the fact that he is not the only person after samples of the disease. He must also contest with a gang of international terrorists headed by a turned bad former IMF agent who has already managed to steal the cure called 'Bellerophon' and now need 'Chimera' to complete their grand plan of infecting the whole world. In order to infiltrate and locate the terrorist group he relies on the help of an international thief Nyah of whom he quickly develops a love interest. Time is not only running out for Agent Hunt to find and destroy 'Chimera' before the terrorists get their hands on it, but he must also find 'Bellerophon' so as to save his love interest who has already become infected by the disease from a terrible and rapid death.
| Richard Roxburgh | Hugh Stamp |
| Tom Cruise | Ethan Hunt |
| Anthony Hopkins | |
| Dougray Scott | Sean Ambrose |
| Thandie Newton | Nyah Nordoff-Hall |
| John Polson | Billy Baird |
| Ving Rhames | Luther Stickell |
| Brendan Gleeson | John C. McCloy |
| Rade Serbedzija | Dr. Nekhorvich |
| William Mapother | Wallis |
| Dominic Purcell | Ulrich |
| Matthew Wilkinson | Michael |
| Nicholas Bell | McCloy's Accountant |
| Cristina Brogers | Flamenco Dancer #4 |
| Kee Chan | McCloy's Chemist |
| Kim Fleming | Larrabee |
| John Woo |
5.70 out of 10 (53282 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Mission Unwatchable...
posted on 30 Aug 2009John Woo contributes his worst movie to date in giving us the sequel which could quite possibly be one of the dumbest movies ever made. Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt, a secret agent who this time must keep a chemical agent out of the hands of the usual goons while using all kinds of phony disguises and explosive sunglasses in this assault on the brain. Mission Impossible 2 is John Woo's worst movie. Worse than Hard Target, worse than Blackjack, worse than Once A Thief. (And I enjoyed HT and found some merit in BJ) Where do I start? Well for one an action movie must have well, what is it i'm trying to say, uh, that's right! Action! It needs action and MI2 has hardly any. We get one at the beginning, we get one in the middle and we get one at the end and in between it is some of the dullest plot angles ever recorded. The action sequences are also largely lame with Cruise seemingly in love with himself and it goes without saying the climatic battle between him and Dougray Scott (The guy from Ever After?)is one of the most unintentionally hilarious climaxes ever. Indeed in theaters when Cruise and Scott hit each other in mid air everyone in the theater howled with laughter. Unfortunately had this movie had more amusement I may have actually woke up. MI2 is where Woo stopped being respected and if you don't heed my warnings and see the movie, you'll see why.* out of 4-(Bad)
Impossibly dumb
posted on 28 Aug 2009The dumbest film of the year (so far...) Or, is this Tom's promotional film that got lost by his agent and ended up in the wrong can? Whatever it is, to the viewer it's just a really stupid film. Sure, it looks fine on the big screen, but if you want to see it, leave your brain at the door.
M:I with Kick!
posted on 24 Aug 2009Tom Cruise and John Woo deliver on their promise to bring you Mission Impossible with Kick (or, kicks, shootouts, sliding shootouts, sliding car chases, high cliffs, sweaty palms, and tight editing)! Like a gift to all us Gen X'ers and the Baby Boomers who grew up with the original Mission Impossible -- this is the way it was meant to be. The first one pales in comparison.
John Woo miscast once again
posted on 16 Aug 2009Since arriving in America, John Woo has been miscast in every project. He managed to turn "Face/Off" around by rejecting the futuristic aspects and focusing on the relationship between Cage and Travolta. It is his best US film so far, but that's not saying much. "Mission Impossible 2" is way beyond awful and should have killed the series. It didn't. Woo forces his signature traits between the sprockets, but that only makes them seem outrageously gratuitous. Cruise, as always, plays Tom Cruise, in a self-conscious, vapid "hero" role we could care less about. The action scenes are ridiculous and the one sincere Woo moment (the spinning autos) is nicely staged but totally out of context.
Sexist, predictable, violent, egotistic
posted on 10 Aug 2009I laugh at my tag line, cause it could be used for quite a few movies I've seen this year. I'll sum up like this:-there is only 1 woman in the movie who immediately sleeps with the main character and then acts stupid and dependent for the rest of the movie. Overkill on the close ups of her big eyes, and sweet innocent-yet-sexy look.-the predictibility was so bad I laughed. Like the gun laying at Cruise's feet, in the sand right when he needs it. They also overdid it with the switching people with masks tricks.-I like other Woo films, but there was a lot of shooting, death and violence in this one. I prefer martial arts to guns.-Cruise looked like he was on an ego trip the whole movie.-no character development, an OK plot, mostly just a hard core action film.Should've seen the new Woody Allen film instead.
Disappointed, but still COOL...
posted on 08 Aug 2009Well, the long-awaited John Woo's Mission Impossible 2 opened on Wed, so I went to see it, and as you may have already guessed, I was let down by a sequel again. There has been only two sequels that I really enjoyed more or equal to the first ones, and they were TOY STORY and THE GODFATHER.Well, anyway, the story, first of all, was typical and corny. There's a virus(i mean of course, how original is that?), and a psychotic tries to make money off of it by killing people with it and whatever. And of course, there's a love interest for Cruise and it gets personal, yadee yadeea... NOW, then there were the action sequences which I must say again, JOHN WOO RULES!!! Even though some of the sequences were EXTREMELY over-the-top and unrealistic,(how the bad guys empty an entire automatic clip at Cruise but they only hit the ground as Cruise drives his motorcycle by and Cruise shots off just a couple of shots with his pistol and still is able to kill all the bad guys), but still, it was one of those movies you want to just leave your brain before you go in, enjoy the ride, and then pick up your brain on your way out. The unbelievable stunts with COOL slo-mo worked its magic as usual as in any other John Woo. John Woo attempted to tell a love story almost, but it did not seem to actually work. I was bored for about half an hour or so when the supposed "story" was unfolding, but was on the edge of my seats as I saw the fights and the FAST chase motorcycle scene that blew me away. It was a very different type of film than the first one, obviously, and obviously by the very very different directors. John Woo made more of a new stylish-hip-cool-summer-blockbuster whereas Brian De Palma made more of the revival of the old TV show to the big screen with a touch of Hitchcockish suspense in it, rather than Woo's gun fights. Both I must say were good in different aspects. If you like Woo or just mindless action, you've got to see this on the big screen. If you're tired of mindless-no-brainer-action, stay away from this movie.
John Woo: The Name Is Action
posted on 08 Aug 2009Tom Cruise and director John Woo team up for the high-voltage, heart-stopping, edge-of-your-seat action thriller `Mission Impossible 2,' a non-stop rush of excitement that grabs you before the credits even begin to roll with the pulsating vibes of Hans Zimmer's terrific score. Once again, Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt of the IMF, called into action by his boss, Swanbeck (Anthony Hopkins), when a plot involving a deadly virus is hatched by former IMF agent Sean Ambrose (Dougray Scott). Hunt first has to recruit a professional thief, Nyah Nordoff-Hall (Thandie Newton) to help him get the information he needs to avert a disaster that could ultimately put millions of lives at risk. Once he has her, the IMF team goes to work; and when they do, they take you with them on a ride that doesn't end until the screen goes dark. Simply put, Cruise has never been better; he's matured since the first `Mission Impossible,' and turns in an outstanding performance here, imbuing Hunt with a believable invincibility that gives a luster and credibility to his heroics throughout the film. Scott is exemplary, as well, and makes his villain and the evil he concocts real. And Newton is charming as the intrepid Nyah, who first catches Hunt's eye, then proves what she's made of when she becomes an integral part of the intrigue. Add this to the expertise that Woo brings to this project, and the result is one unforgettable movie. Working with a superb screenplay by Robert Towne, he takes just enough time to set the plot in motion, and once it starts, it just doesn't stop. His choreographed action sequences are extraordinary; the motorcycle chase is worthy of any Steve McQueen ever did, and the climactic fight between Hunt and Ambrose should set a new standard for the entire industry. His use of slow motion interspersed throughout the action is highly effective, and so well done that it heightens the impact of the inherent drama, as does his attention to detail. Woo more than covers all the bases, and with this work proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that he is one of the finest, if not the best, action directors in the industry, past or present. Ving Rhames returns as Luther, and adds that extra spark to the overall proceedings with another fine performance. The excellent supporting cast also includes William R. Mapother, John Polson, Dominic Purcell and Richard Roxburgh. `Mission Impossible 2' is a rare and special contribution to the action genre; it fairly rips through the screen and takes no prisoners. It's all here, from the trade mark true- identity-hidden-behind-the-mask to the familiar Lalo Schifrin theme (rendered this time around by metal-rappers Limp Bizkit). Superior in all ways to the first `Mission Impossible,' this is nothing less than a triumph for Cruise; and John Woo, thy name is Action.
For the future, their mission together, if they choose to accept it, is to deliver `Mission Impossible 3.' In the meantime, don't miss this one; it is one wild trip. I rate this one 9/10.
One of the best action movies but one of the worst ...
posted on 02 Aug 2009However successful this movie may have been at the box office, in my opinion this movie was one of the WORST movies of all time as far as acting,screenplay and direction is concerned.Cinematography was excellent and action was too GOOD.But honestly speaking, I found this movie too boring to watch.Mission:Impossible-1 was better than this even though it was a little complex one. And I really expect some movie from John Woo in the league and standards of FACE/OFF which was a 9/10 movie for me.May be, I may have failed to understand the inspiration behind this movie but then this is my personal opinion that, " Not only action movies should contain outstanding action but also some excellent script and good acting and direction ". Its here where M:I-2 fails because it FAILS to stir/challenge both the emotions and intelligence of a good movie-watcher who is always in the search of excellent quality and superior taste.And finally my last wish:I would like to watch Woo and Arnold Schwarzenegger work together on a good script like FACE/OFF someday.
Tom Cruise sinks to a new low...
posted on 29 Jul 20091)First of all, This movie had very little to do with the series, "Mission Impossible". Oh, the rubber masks! (sorry).2)The "love story" was too short (one night stand) for us to believe.3)If you took away all the slow-motion (Oh, Woo is a genius!) sequences, the film might be an hour long.4)Even though the script was written by a TV show alum, it was truly (as another critic here commented) A ripoff of "Notorious".5)This movie is a fine example of Hollywood:a) Unoriginalb) Effects over Affectsc) Sequel Syndromed) YET, it was a box office success!6) Finally, the unrewound tape, which began at midpoint in the movie should have been my first clue. The previous rentor stopped the movie in the middle!
A truly awesome actioner, possibly the best since The Matrix
posted on 27 Jul 2009To put it bluntly, this films kicks serious ass. John Woo outdoes himself this time in possibly his best film ever, Hard Boiled being the only one to even come close. The amount of intensity that develops throughout this film makes it a very high voltage thriller. Tom Cruise is really cool in this, as you can really believe that he is an action star. They said they wanted to make this film different than the previous, I did see quite a bit of simularities throughout. In the end though, the last 25 minutes of this movie does so much that not even The Matrix can top. The Wachoski Brothers and Robert Rodreguiz have all said they learned a lot from John Woo, who they claim to be the God of action directors. Apparently Woo has also learned from them over the past few years and M:I 2 shows it. This will be one of the highest, if not thee highest, grossing films of the year.Note to Paramount: make sure this is one outstanding DVD as it deserves.
Vanity show for Cruise
posted on 25 Jul 2009Pros: Action sequences.Cons: Score, overexposure of cruise, tries to be like James Bond.After the brilliant Mission Impossible, the series has taken a turn for the worse under the helm of John Woo. Cruise fans should love this movie because he is basically in almost every scene and always smiling. In the first film he acted, this one he basically just flashes his smile, what's up with that. The script is nonexistent and how many times do we really need a face-change sequence. John Woo has recently had a bad streak since he came to hollywood and this is his worst film. Cruise doesn't even assemble a team when he captures Thandy Newton, he basically does it himself. Ving Rhames who was good in the first film feels like his role is basically a cameo. This film has lost its roots from the television show and instead wants to be like James Bond. Thandie Newton is basically eye-candy, she isn't even needed for her skills as a thief but instead for her skills at seducing. Dougray Scott is a bad villian. What the h**l happened to the brilliant score of Danny Elfman, instead the score is rocked-up. The only saving grace of this movie is the motorcycle sequences. The fight scenes between Scott and Cruise is lethargic at best and seems like a fight out of WWF smackdown. Who cares about Chymera and Belereform. Hopefully Fincher can save the series.Premise: Hunt must stop a deadly virus.Mission: Impossible 2 was not nominated for an Academy award but it won MTV awards and was nominated for Razzies.Grade: 4/10 (Horrible).
I have seen bad ones but this is definitely in the top10
posted on 25 Jul 2009The fact is that I was expecting this film to be released in order to watch it.Sometimes when you expect too much from a movie you are disappointed when it doesn't reflect your expectations. I am 99% sure that this is not what happened with this one. I am positive that even if I was not anxious to watch it I would still hate it. I enjoy watching action films but this experience was beyond any imagination. The fact is that they made it so unreal that instead of being anxious and excited this movie made you laugh.And not just me, trust me! Anyway I gave it a 3. Not only cause it was hard to concentrate on it but also because it was predictable, boring and too hard to believe as much as I would like to. It is possible to kick a gun in the sand and make it land in your hand! Too pity I lost almost two hours watching it.
Even John Woo has overdone it this time...
posted on 19 Jul 2009I watched the movie expecting the best of MI 1 and of John Woo. That was wrong. The only thing that remains from the first one was Ethan Hunt, but actually just the name because the character has changed completely. John Woo, in my opinion the best action director in the world, has chosen the wrong movie to show off his skills. The action is "Once a Thief" style, and that certainly doesn't belong here. And last but not least, my favourite composer Hans Zimmer has disappointed me this time. Anyone could have written that score, so Hans, please go back to your true masterpieces like The Rock.
THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF THE SUMMER
posted on 17 Jul 2009This was a huge improvement from the last one,and the action here is definitely non-stop from start to finish. However the characters here are fairly okay,but there are more explosions here than emotions. Once again,pretty-boy secret agent Ethan Hunt(Tom Cruise),must stop a deadly virus from getting to millions of people,including into the hands of the rogue agent (Dougray Scott). Thandie Newton's character as an international jewel thief looks like she is posing for a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model here(thinking she is Tyra Banks),but this is a far cry for her really then the last movie she did(Oprah's crap "Beloved"),and she is very good here. The coolest in the whole movie is Ving Rhames as the electronic/computer expert(in the Greg Morris role). The action sequences are slow-paced,but it keeps the suspense going. The best part of the movie is when Cruise's character goes after the rogue agent in a spectacular motorcycle chase that is worth the admission. Give John Woo,who is a master of his craft,a cheering ovation because he knows how to do action movies and I really like his style of this which was way better than Brian DePalma's version of the same title. If I had a choice of what to see this weekend,it would be M:I 2 and its worth seeing twice!!! Rating:***1/2 out of ****
Sit down, buckle up, shut up and hold on!
posted on 15 Jul 2009Sitting there in a darkened theatre, waiting for the trailers to start, listening to the four guys in front of me discussing the dynamics of transporter functions, whether it would be prudent to transport someone's atoms to the surface of the sun if there was a chance of reassembling them on the transport back. I had started wondering if perhaps I was in the wrong theatre. My discomfort increased when the couple next to me joined in the conversation with their theories of time and temperature affecting transporting if you were a murderer trying to place yourself in a poker game one hour prior and one hour after a murder, using a transporter so that you would not be detected. The hairs on the back of my neck rose up in alert when the three behind me piped in about why it was impossible to reassemble the atoms of a living organism (because the organism was always moving, only inanimate objects could be reassembled cause .. they.. didn't.. move...). I didn't move either. I stayed very still, wondering. Where the hell was I? Why was I surrounded by Trekkies? How weird is this? But then I remembered who was credited for writing this movie...A Room With a View... of Hell, Staircase of Satan... Pond of DEATH... Get the biggest popcorn bucket you can handle, sit down, buckle up, shut up and hold on..Mission Impossible 2 (A John Woo Film) - No s**t. Written by Brannon Braga (Hence all the Trekkies - oops.. sorry .. my bad.. Trekkers). Braga has made his claim writing Star Trek Generations, Star Trek First Contact and some other Trek stuff. Wheww. I was really worried there for a minute. But they shut up as soon as the movie started. Wow. Great action. The motorcycle chase scene was literally jaw-dropping. Motorcycles were never built to do stunts like that. I was so amazed. Lots of very classic Woo-isms which is one my favorite games to play watching his movies and I love to spot them. One very important one was left out, but I won't say which. The story was kinda lame, and I had a very difficult time believing the romantic edge of it, although I will admit that I do believe in love at first sight. But Tom Cruise and Thandie Newton had no chemistry between them. And I always have a tough time with those (Dark Man-ish) masks that they pull off their faces so that you can never tell who is really who. The bad guy Dougray Scott (known for his memorable appearances in Ever After, Deep Impact and Princess Caraboo) was mean enough, as the former IMF guy who turned greedy and decided to threaten the world, by selling the antidote to a lethal lab-created virus to the highest bidder, yada..yada.. As I said, kinda lame story, but I always love the technology, the toys and some of the most unbelievable action stunts ever. I was disappointed that Tom Cruise didn't walk out of a hospital holding a baby, with a cigarette in his mouth, because that would have been a signature and a half. Ving Rames was kept in the background and I would have liked to see him have more presence on the screen. And Anthony Hopkins. I have no clue what he was doing in the three minutes he was in this movie. For his part, really, anyone would have done. They should've saved the money and put it towards a better screenplay. But it is a great action movie. And must be seen on the big screen to be truly appreciated. The locations were spectacular and majestic. Although I could tell the Trekkers weren't thrilled that the Enterprise didn't show up to save the Earth this time. The rules about sequels never being as good as the first film do not apply here. This film looked and felt better than the first and I look forward to seeing the next one.Chris Fata North American Ambassador Trash City Magazine >
"Squeeze a Child by It's throat."
posted on 15 Jul 2009Devoid of any sense at all, this movie does its best to insult the intelligence of any living human whom views it. It's the type of movie that leaves a 12 year old orgasmicly gasping, while leaving any rationally level headed individual with a deep sense of the "MISSING TIME" phenomenon.The original 1996 "Mission: Impossible" movie showed just how an intelligent (while yet entertaining) espionage movie could be made, without a single gun battle, although with several good break-ins and chase scenes. The 1996 "Mission: Impossible" was about sabotage, agents, betrayals, heists, set-ups, shake downs and the mission. The plot was intricate and intelligent. It had twist's and turns. The conclusion was great, the ending was great, and the climax was intense. By contrast in this sequel, probably the only people in the world whose heads move fast enough to plan maneuvers like the ones CROOZE improvises in this film are the scriptwriters. Let me speak to some of the far more child-like idiotic elements of this movie that just left me completely embarrassed, and certainly anything BUT impressed.In an action sequence, in which a lone Tom Cruise is gunfighting with the villains at a biotechnology compound, the bad guys happen to be perched underneath some barrels labeled - "DANGEROUS, HAZARDOUS / MEDICAL WASTE". So what does our innovative Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise) decide to do? He shoots out the barrels and "KA-BOOM!" they explode, eliminating the evildoers in a single engulfing explosion.Now what exactly do movie producers believe constitutes medical waste? C4 explosive? Napalm? How does a barrel full of petri-dishes, used diapers, test tubes, dirty syringes, tainted glassware etc, etc, all of the sudden become an explosive weapon of mass destruction, that takes out a fortified enemy position? If so, can we please kill two birds with one stone and just drop hospital medical waste barrels from B52's in George W. Bush's foreshadowing war against either North Korea or Iran, and save our tax dollars? There are numerous other inane parts but the above example is illustrative of the movie's approach which is -- F-CK any form of a plot, believability and any form of common sense - full speed ahead on CROOZE appeal and CROOZE facial close-ups with flowing of hair!!!If you can deal with pointless dialog and non-existent storyline enough to appreciate some CROOZE action sequences and constant CROOZE scenery, and more slow-motion than can be found in the complete catalog of John Madden's Football Highlights Specials, this might be for you.Otherwise save your time, do something more constructive, such as surfing the net for....."STUFF".
Lame James Bond rip-off.
posted on 15 Jul 2009I really liked 1996's 'Mission: Impossible'. Now here is the antithesis of the first movie: 'Mission: Impossible II'. The first film was a tight, smooth thriller that barreled along at warp speed, and was a nice break from conventional Hollywood action thrillers. 'II' pretty much IS a conventional Hollywood thriller.Almost nothing from the first film has been picked up here: Tom Cruise? Yes, he's back, but he's not a spy anymore. He's James Bond, minus ANY cool gadgets or charisma. The awesome theme music? Gone, replaced with a horrible rock score. The action is typical Hollywood: Slow-motion gunplay and martial arts.Ugh, I hate this movie! The acting and dialogue is lame, the techno-rock score even lamer, and the action scenes are mundane. Here's hoping 'MI: III' won't be as cringe-inducing as this disaster.
Great but different
posted on 11 Jul 2009This was a very good movie. The action plus the romance just seemed to mix together. It helps that John Woo is directing but Tom, Dougray, and Thandie do a fantastic job too. It is very different than Mission Impossible. There is more action and an edgier feel to it. The music is great and story is simpler. I liked Mission Impossible but I love Mission Impossible 2. Replacing Vanessa Redgrave as the big star in a small role in Anthony Hopkins who does a fine job. 31/2* out of 4*
Less brains and more bangs but still far from being a great spy film
posted on 11 Jul 2009Whoops! This appears to have been something of an oversight on my reviews list, despite me having seen it the other day on ITV2. The problem with this film is that it's one of those I assumed I'd already written about, thanks to heavy TV syndication. After viewing the third film the other day, I was reminded how little this had to do with the original source material but was still an entertaining, if extremely shallow, action blast with the old John Woo trademarks all present and correct.Tom Cruise returns as super-spy Ethan Hunt, who's rock-climbing holiday is interrupted by his superiors at the IMF. Ethan is asked to recruit beautiful thief Nyah Nordoff-Hall (Thandie Newton) to accompany him on his latest assignment: to recover a deadly virus called "Chimera" stolen by former IMF agent Sean Ambrose (Dougray Scott) in Australia. As Ethan fights his growing attraction to Nyah, he in unable to prevent her falling into harm's way and before long, Ethan is caught in a deadly race against time to prevent the virus being unleashed and to find the antidote to save Nyah's life.After so much criticism of the first movie's overly-complicated plot, it's no real surprise that "Mission: Impossible 2" is dumber than lighting a match in a room full of dynamite. This has Woo's stamp all over it, feeling like a wish-list of action scenes and death-defying stunts crammed between slow-mo shots of doves and needlessly stylish shots devoid of dialogue. It has nothing at all to do with the "Mission: Impossible" series, something which parts one and three at least attempt. Acting is adequate but no more - Newton feels the most out-of-place - but it's the action scenes that rightly dominate and for which Woo is known for the world over. But for Woo veterans, there isn't really anything there you haven't already seen before. So basically, it's a disappointing action thriller that doesn't do anything new. So why do I prefer this to the others? Maybe it's because I'm a shallow kinda guy but I suspect the real reason I prefer this is because it's a film aimed squarely at the audience and not at the critics. Woo knows what the majority of pop-corn munchers look for in an action movie and here, he delivers such a huge amount that there is something for every action fan. The problem with that approach, especially with this film, is that it couldn't be any more different from what went before it. Imagine if one of the "Godfather" sequels had been a romantic comedy instead of a mob flick - this is that movie. And because it's such a wild change from the first, it effectively killed off the franchise by stripping away its identity. Even J.J. Abrams struggles to get the series back on track, despite mixing the action and the intelligence into one film. "Mission: Impossible 2" isn't as bad as some have claimed but it is proper movie Marmite - you'll either love it or hate it with every fibre of your being.
WHERE'S THE ACTION?
posted on 30 Aug 2009Don't believe the junk other people say about this one.The great, action-packed previews and the coolness of John Woo practically made me buy a ticket. I came into the theater expecting slam-bang action on par with "The Killer" and "A Better Tomorrow." Instead, I got a lot of fluff best saved for a cheesy Meg Ryan romantic comedy, and action at the level of "The Replacement Killers" (and less of it). Tom Cruise has longer hair but his character is inexplicably stupider. The whole script is predictable and lame, and even more far-fetched than the original (ANOTHER "rogue agent"? With this many traitors, how does the IMF function?). The action scenes are good but painfully brief. They are also fairly derivative (Wow! A motorcycle chase! Two-fisted gunplay! Karate fighting!) The movie takes an hour just getting started. Very flat characters like Luther accentuate the fact that this is Cruise's movie.See some of John Woo's other films, see Sam Peckinpah, see "True Lies"...Just avoid this movie.