In my opinion, "Mission: Impossible II" is the only bad film in the series, which is probably due to director John Woo. His distinct style does not fit in here at all. Really, everything is silly—the action, the dialogue, the plot. In the end, it's still quite entertaining, but probably not for the intended reasons. Overall, the iconic action sequences that define the quality of the series for me are also missing. There are a few good moments, like the opening in an airplane, as well as the silly but at least spectacular finale. In contrast, however, you are constantly pulled out by questionable decisions, such as the excessive use of the iconic face masks. It's a miracle that the second installment didn't kill the franchise. In retrospect, I'm really glad about that.
Shout by ToralfVIP 3BlockedParent2023-04-22T10:09:53Z
In my opinion, "Mission: Impossible II" is the only bad film in the series, which is probably due to director John Woo. His distinct style does not fit in here at all. Really, everything is silly—the action, the dialogue, the plot. In the end, it's still quite entertaining, but probably not for the intended reasons. Overall, the iconic action sequences that define the quality of the series for me are also missing. There are a few good moments, like the opening in an airplane, as well as the silly but at least spectacular finale. In contrast, however, you are constantly pulled out by questionable decisions, such as the excessive use of the iconic face masks. It's a miracle that the second installment didn't kill the franchise. In retrospect, I'm really glad about that.