M:1-2 worth a blind purchase?. - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Oscar Antonio M · 09-12-2002, 01:20 AM

Is it worth it?

Cap'n Katanga · 09-12-2002, 01:25 AM

All depends on how much you like the Cruise...its the ultimate vanity project. Too derivative of better flicks, Notorious for instance, for it sit well with me.

tomdkat · 09-12-2002, 01:29 AM

It's not the best movie but I thought it was a fun movie. I own BOTH Mission Impossible DVDs and liek them both!

It's at least worth renting...

Peace....

Riedenschneider · 09-12-2002, 01:30 AM

You seriously posting a poll if you should rent a movie or not...

limacharliewhiskey · 09-12-2002, 01:39 AM

From a DVD standpoint, it's one of the better loaded DVDs from Paramount. Tons of featurettes, John Woo commentary track, music video, even the Ben Stiller spoof of M:I-2.

One of the more impressive Tom Cruise movies from a physical standpoint, as he does most of the stunts in this film. The mountain climbing scenes still blow me away, rivaling the scenes in Stallone's Cliffhanger.

The first M:I film had a better story and tension, but the scenes in M:I-2 are more action-packed.

I'm a John Woo fan, so choosing to get it was easy for me.

***SeanL*** · 09-12-2002, 01:39 AM

I enjoyed it, and I own it.

mlemmond · 09-12-2002, 01:39 AM

It is much more an action movie than the first one which makes sense considering John Woo directed it. I don't know if it's a better movie than the first one in terms of craftsmanship but IMO it is a more enjoyable movie. I own both and watch the second one more.

thaggas · 09-12-2002, 02:20 AM

This is one gets watched pretty regularly at my house because it'san easy one to pop in and drift in and out of. The extras are pretty sweet. The stunts are broken down. It's got a lot of stuff. The MTV awards thing with Ben Stiller is hilarious.

My biggest complaint is the shitty, shitty dialogue. There's a few good ones, but the stuff between Tom and Thandie really sucks. I wish I could blame it on the acting but how can you say, "We just rolled up a snowball and tossed it into hell, now we'll see what kind of chance it's got," and not make the line sound completely corny. And it's Robert Towne no less?!? I think he needs to go back and read Chinatown. Eck.

But a quality disc nonetheless.

Monterey Jack · 09-12-2002, 05:09 AM

I thought it was great fun. Cool stunts, fast pace, some good lines (well, I thought so!) and sexy Thandie Newton (plus some none-too-subtle references to Hitchcock's Notorious) on a pretty loaded disc (although no trailer is pretty odd). I'd buy it.

elwood731 · 09-12-2002, 05:35 AM

Since I haven't heard too many against it, I will add that I hated the movie. I found it to be an utter bore and stupid, but I think the first film is pretty entertaining. Nothing against anyone else's opinion, but for me at least, it didn't work.

CruiseControl · 09-12-2002, 06:07 AM

As the local Tom Cruise buff I am going to go ahead and recommend the movie. It is a lot of fun and easily rewatchable. The film has some great action sequences and a good story, that is easy to follow along compared to the first film. Hell, I even took my username off the back of the case. Anyway, it is one of Paramounts rare loaded discs with all very cool and informative extras (and I have always wondered the same about the lack of trailers). If you like fun then you'll love this movie.

Shit! I just realized I sounded like a salesman, especially with that last line.

BeanBandit · 09-12-2002, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tomdkat
It's not the best movie but I thought it was a fun movie. I own BOTH Mission Impossible DVDs and liek them both!

Ah, Hitoshi.

I personally think this movie is garbage and I can't believe it bears the name "John Woo". It sort of kind of looks like his work, but only in the most mechanical way -- it's got all the techinical Woo elements, but none of the story, character or emotion. Yes, it is best described as "the ultimate vanity project".

"Wow Tom Cruise, you're so sexy, you're so brave to do your own stunts. I adore you!" Is that what you want to hear? Well there I said it. Maybe if we prop up his ego enough his head will fill up with hot air and explode.

Mission Impossible was way better in my opinion. Sure I had to watch it a couple of times to understand what was going on, but...

Dehrian · 09-12-2002, 08:00 AM

My only complaint about the DVD is the lack of the trailers, which were awesome. Otherwise, it's well worth the money.

Nome King · 09-12-2002, 03:07 PM

I also liked the first one, but didn't care for the second. It does have a few good moments, but I expected more from John Woo. I'd rent it first or pick it up used.

View Poll Results: Mission Impossible 2-Worth a blind purchase?.
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No	8	28.57%
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09-12-2002, 01:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Oscar Antonio M Loves his "family" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Heaven & Hell coalition	M:1-2 woth a blind purchase?. Is it worth it? __________________ DVD's

09-12-2002, 01:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	It's not the best movie but I thought it was a fun movie. I own BOTH Mission Impossible DVDs and liek them both! It's at least worth renting... Peace.... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

09-12-2002, 01:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Riedenschneider Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hamburg, Deutschland	You seriously posting a poll if you should rent a movie or not... __________________ "The Hughes wealth, power and sex appeal devastated scores of broken-hearted movie stars and made grown men shudder with envy and anxiety every time he entered a room. Mr. DiCaprio just makes any logical person over 14 wonder if he ever graduated high school." -Rex Reed Last edited by Riedenschneider : 09-12-2002 at 01:46 AM.

09-12-2002, 01:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
limacharliewhiskey FryMaster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The O.C.	From a DVD standpoint, it's one of the better loaded DVDs from Paramount. Tons of featurettes, John Woo commentary track, music video, even the Ben Stiller spoof of M:I-2. One of the more impressive Tom Cruise movies from a physical standpoint, as he does most of the stunts in this film. The mountain climbing scenes still blow me away, rivaling the scenes in Stallone's Cliffhanger. The first M:I film had a better story and tension, but the scenes in M:I-2 are more action-packed. I'm a John Woo fan, so choosing to get it was easy for me. __________________ "Believing oneself to be perfect is often a sign of a delusional mind." - Data in Star Trek: First Contact DVD Aficionado collection.

09-12-2002, 01:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cap'n Katanga Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	All depends on how much you like the Cruise...its the ultimate vanity project. Too derivative of better flicks, Notorious for instance, for it sit well with me.

09-12-2002, 01:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
*SeanL* Producer/Admin Got BMG? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NW Florida	I enjoyed it, and I own it. __________________ Forum Administrator "You can never go home again, Oatman... but I guess you can shop there."

09-12-2002, 01:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
mlemmond Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC	It is much more an action movie than the first one which makes sense considering John Woo directed it. I don't know if it's a better movie than the first one in terms of craftsmanship but IMO it is a more enjoyable movie. I own both and watch the second one more.

09-12-2002, 02:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
thaggas Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nebraska	This is one gets watched pretty regularly at my house because it'san easy one to pop in and drift in and out of. The extras are pretty sweet. The stunts are broken down. It's got a lot of stuff. The MTV awards thing with Ben Stiller is hilarious. My biggest complaint is the shitty, shitty dialogue. There's a few good ones, but the stuff between Tom and Thandie really sucks. I wish I could blame it on the acting but how can you say, "We just rolled up a snowball and tossed it into hell, now we'll see what kind of chance it's got," and not make the line sound completely corny. And it's Robert Towne no less?!? I think he needs to go back and read Chinatown. Eck. But a quality disc nonetheless. __________________ Dear Ndugu...

09-12-2002, 05:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
Monterey Jack Wants to be John Smith Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Walpole, MA U.S.A.	I thought it was great fun. Cool stunts, fast pace, some good lines (well, I thought so!) and sexy Thandie Newton (plus some none-too-subtle references to Hitchcock's Notorious) on a pretty loaded disc (although no trailer is pretty odd). I'd buy it. __________________ Lol VHS forty dollars??? more like dvd's 5 dollars hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha skip a long to blu ray disc and get with the freakin program!!!!!!!! LOL -ty_guy123321@hotmal.com

09-12-2002, 05:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
elwood731 Moderator Emeritus On a mission from God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kentucky	Since I haven't heard too many against it, I will add that I hated the movie. I found it to be an utter bore and stupid, but I think the first film is pretty entertaining. Nothing against anyone else's opinion, but for me at least, it didn't work. __________________ "Stupid people surround themselves with smart people. Smart people surround themselves with smart people who disagree with them." - Sports Night "You may not be a maniac, but neither should to remain an impotent!" - Damian

09-12-2002, 06:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
CruiseControl Actor Join Date: May 2002	As the local Tom Cruise buff I am going to go ahead and recommend the movie. It is a lot of fun and easily rewatchable. The film has some great action sequences and a good story, that is easy to follow along compared to the first film. Hell, I even took my username off the back of the case. Anyway, it is one of Paramounts rare loaded discs with all very cool and informative extras (and I have always wondered the same about the lack of trailers). If you like fun then you'll love this movie. Shit! I just realized I sounded like a salesman, especially with that last line.

09-12-2002, 08:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dehrian Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CA	My only complaint about the DVD is the lack of the trailers, which were awesome. Otherwise, it's well worth the money.

09-12-2002, 03:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nome King Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Worth, Texas	I also liked the first one, but didn't care for the second. It does have a few good moments, but I expected more from John Woo. I'd rent it first or pick it up used. __________________ This is pretty good watermelon..........tastes like poop!

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