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Somehow a sequel to both Mission:Impossible AND Face/Off? We’ll take it.
Have you ever wished a sequel to Mission:Impossible could also be a sequel to Face/Off? Well… We have some really good news for you. Just because this is the worst movie in the Mission:Impossible series, it’s still incredible. If this is rock bottom, this franchise might have the highest floor in history.
To celebrate M:I-2’s 24th anniversary (almost to the day!), Greg and Joe discover the secret to fully enjoying this movie (it might involve skipping the first half,) sneak in some Brian De Palma talk, and figure out the definitive ways to fix this (already amazing) movie.
Also: Drinking Games, Important Questions, Joe’s Back of the Box, and more.
Joe’s Back of the Box
Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt to take on the Impossible… When a deadly virus is stollen, the fate of the world hangs in the balance as the team races to stop it from being sold on the black market. Master of action John Woo will have you on edge of your seat up until the final seconds… Alliances will be tested, hearts will be broken, and punches will be thrown, all in an attempt to keep the deadly Chimera from spreading.
The REAL Back of the Box
I’m not really sure how to describe the plot of this movie. On closer inspection it does not hold up. Thandie Newton’s character seems only there to look despondent while walking over rocks or to have hair blow across her face while driving. The first half the movie is very boring. The last half does make up for it with some stellar John Woo action moments. The jousting motorcycles and chase scene is particularly fun and the fight scene on the beach with waves accentuating each blow is awesome. But if you were looking for a John Woo, Tom Cruise action extravaganza you may be disappointed.