Mission: Impossible II

PG-13

Released May 24, 2000

2h 3m

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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56%

Tomatometer

155 Reviews

42%

Audience Score

250,000+ Ratings

Tom Cruise returns to his role as Ethan Hunt in the second installment of "Mission: Impossible." This time Ethan Hunt leads his IMF team on a mission to capture a deadly German virus before it is released by terrorists. 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.

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Critics Consensus

Your cranium may crave more substance, but your eyes will feast on the amazing action sequences.

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David Hunter

Hollywood Reporter

Newton is just about the best thing about M:I-2, playing a thinly written and cryptically motivated character with such charisma that one hangs on every lifting eyebrow and seductive smile.

Jun 15, 2020

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David Ansen

Newsweek

"M:I-2," as the new Mission: Impossible is tagged, is a slick, expensive, bullet-ridden thriller that is oddly dull -- the last thing you'd expect.

Mar 6, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Good thrill ride of a movie for teens and older.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 26, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Nothing about the movie works, and even less is worth remembering.

Rated: 0.5/4

Mar 6, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Despite the obnoxiously overdramatic nature of several sequences, there are still a number of amusing moments of action and a modestly competent emotional interaction or two.

Rated: 4/10

Aug 29, 2022

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Tony Black

Cultural Conversation

A film that remains eternally fascinating, particularly as the demonstrable nadir of, otherwise, one of cinema's most consistently entertaining blockbuster franchises.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 15, 2021

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David C

No está mal pero no es lo máximo

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/11/24

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Tony J

I'm surprised at the overall score, I thought it was a good movie and better than the first.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/02/24

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Brian U

"Mission Impossible 2," directed by John Woo, follows Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) as he embarks on a mission to retrieve a deadly virus called Chimera and its antidote, Bellerophon. The plot is standard action fare, with rogue agents, double-crosses, and a chaotic third act filled with gunfights and a climactic fistfight on the beach. The storyline feels recycled, and the overuse of the mask plot device strains believability. Ethan Hunt is portrayed as almost indestructible, pushing the character towards an implausible level of invincibility. Nyah (Thandiwe Newton) is a good character, though her quick fall for Ethan feels forced. Ambrose (Dougray Scott) is a dull antagonist, and his lackluster counterparts fail to add excitement. Supporting characters like Luther (Ving Rhames) and Billy (John Polson) are underutilized, with Ving Rhames deserving more screen time to showcase his talent. The acting is above average, with the cast delivering solid performances. Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Thandiwe Newton, and Anthony Hopkins are recognizable names that add star power. Thandiwe Newton stands out, providing one of the film’s highlights with her charm and beauty. Dialogue in "Mission Impossible 2" is average, lacking memorable lines or profound moments. The pacing is uneven, with frantic action scenes interspersed with slower, less engaging segments. This inconsistency detracts from the overall experience, making the film feel overproduced; the film's over-the-top style sometimes feels excessive. The movie lacks a clear theme or message, focusing solely on action without deeper meaning. Emotional impact is limited, with brief moments of involvement but also periods of boredom. Rewatchability is low, aside from appreciating Thandiwe Newton’s performance. Overall, "Mission Impossible 2" is a standard action movie that fails to stand out in the franchise.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/18/24

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Dark R

Okay this is definitely a 2000’s movie…😄 It’s still a good movie don’t get me wrong; but the screenwriting and characters needed a little work. After the first movie Ethan’s character had already been built but the whole close-up-hot-guy-smile kinda felt like a Romcom…The action was in fact pretty cool, and the third movie makes up for it! The plot was slightly hard to follow but I will say they had a way of getting my attention at the cliff climbing scene; just sayin 😂.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/12/24

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Lucas t

I prefer this over the first one because of its darker tone. 7.6/10.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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Charles C

Even though this film is filled forgettable characters and plot, and poorly aged slow-mo, the action sequences are enough to redeem this movie to some what enjoyable

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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John Woo

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Tom Cruise

Ethan Hunt

Dougray Scott

Sean Ambrose

Thandiwe Newton

Nyah Nordoff-Hall

Ving Rhames

Luther Stickell

Richard Roxburgh

Hugh Stamp

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