AKA: M:I-2
Whereas the first film very much felt like a slick espionage thriller in the style of the original series, this one and the rest of the series from here focuses on big action set pieces and lots of death-defying stunts centered around its star. The formula basically functions as a vehicle for Tom Cruise to position himself as the James Bond of this franchise and prove he's better than you and shit.
Some have called it the worst installment of the series, but I actually prefer this in some ways to the convoluted nature of the first film since it's slightly easier to follow along. In true John Woo fashion, it's mostly all style over substance, but it works out well enough for this over-the-top franchise.
3 face-offs out of 5
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