The action scenes are great

Alex 2022-04-21 09:01:19

After reading 5, I couldn't help but revisit 2.

The beauty of the protagonist's muscle movement in the rock climbing scene at the beginning of the film, compared to the silent beauty of nature, the light, shadow and rhythm are very tense, which shows that John Woo is different from the delicateness of Western directors.

The climax of the confrontation at the end of 2, the motorcycle chase between the pros and cons, the confrontation in the movement, there is urgency and slowness, and the strength of the layers of advancement is enough to hold the audience's attention.

5 The same motorcycle chase battle, after so many years, is not as good as the earlier version, just like the one when Ethan fell in front of the girl, it was embarrassing.

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Mission: Impossible II quotes

  • Dr. Nekhorvich: [from a video recording presented by Swanbeck with Ethan watching] Every search for a hero must begin with something that every hero requires: A villain.

  • Mission Commander Swanbeck: [seeing and hearing his briefing through sunglasses and it's earpieces] Good morning, Mr. Hunt. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, involves the recovery of a stolen item designated "Chimera." You may select any two team members, but it is essential that the third member of your team be Nyah Nordoff-Hall. She is a civilian, and a highly capable professional thief. You have forty-eight hours to recruit Miss Hall and meet me in Seville to receive your assignment. As always, should any member of your team be caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow all knowledge of your actions. And Mr. Hunt, the next time you go on holiday, please be good enough to let us know where you're going. This message will self-destruct in five seconds.

    Ethan Hunt: [5 seconds before he throws the sunglasses in front of him] I let you know where I'm going, I won't be on holiday.