First time watching MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2!!

[@TrusteftReacts]

I am in my mid 40s, one of the many things I have learned, if people say avoid a specific movie or game, out of a series, don't listen to them.

[@KatzenbachNYC]

“Sir, you are crazy!” O’h Addie. You ain’t seen nothing yet! 😂

[@wildhunt6350]

You haven't seen anything yet is the correct saying, not: You aint seen nothing, is a double negative infers the negative. Learn English.

[@countgeekula9143]

I never understood the hate for M:I-2. Personally I love it. It's a big glossy stylish operatic action movie from the great John Woo with cool action sequences and stunts and an absolutely phenominal Hans Zimmer score which has been on permanent music rotation for me since the year 2000.

[@TheMoviePlanet]

It's like people don't understand that the film series, at least until Chris McQuarrie took over for 4 films, was meant to be have each film from a different director bringing their own specific style.

[@countgeekula9143]

@@TheMoviePlanet Yeah. And I know a lot of people simply didn't like the whole big operatic John Woo-ness of it (even if it's toned down violence-wise from his Hong Kong work) but I for one absolutely love it.

[@nitrokid]

I don't think nobody hates it, it's just that MI:2 is more 'cheesy' I guess (because that's how all movies in the year 2000 are), compared to the serious, noir first one and the contemporary espionage action tone that comes after.

[@incantrix1337]

Yeah I've always liked M:I-2. It's M:I-3 I have no memory of.

[@jkhoover]

The best thing about this movie, is that it gave us Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Dougray Scott was originally supposed to be Wolverine, but this movie's shooting ran long and we got Hugh Jackman.

[@VerryJerry90]

And the OST

[@edelmar17]

Also I think he got injured while filming the sand fight. I think he hurt his back in one of the stunts.

[@danharris5999]

Jackman actually ran into Scott early on afterwards and apologized for the casting switch. Scott was classy, said he was fine with it, and encouraged Jackman to "crush" the role since it was a plum opportunity.

[@jkhoover]

Addie, "Can I finally breathe?", also "I didn't think I have a huge fear of heights, but this movie is giving me one " Oh, sweet Addie, we need to prepare you for the rest of the series.

[@AddieCounts]

I don’t think I’m ready 😂

[@qq_02]

@@AddieCounts I think you will enjoy the others even with the crazy stunts they pull in real locations with real actors. A lot of breath will be held.

[@alextan1478]

...and (on an unrelated note) we also need to prepare you for Dunkirk (2017). That movie is also NOT going to let you breathe at all. #DunkirkForAddieCounts

[@javix2013]

My least favorite even below this one is Ghost Protocol, I don't remember almost anything about it, for my taste it was the most generic and without style of the saga, it's not bad, but it's not memorable, but MI-2 I remember it by heart, I've seen it and enjoyed it a lot of times, it has things like its visual and action style that I love.

[@jkhoover]

@@javix2013 Well, you see, there's a ghost and that ghost has a protocol.

[@alrokx13]

My fav of the series

[@Ugnutz]

the 3rd movie is where this franchise really hits it stride.and yeah real free climbers are crazy

[@presencerocks2224]

I always enjoyed this one. I actually liked it better than the first one. The movies do get progressively better. The last couple were just amazing. Can't wait to see the rest of this journey!

[@NThurkettle]

Now that there are so many movies in the franchise, this one sticks out the widest in terms of its over-the-top style and tone as well as its depiction of Ethan; all of which are big trademarks of director John Woo. But it makes sense in the progression of Ethan as a character because it establishes that he's a daredevil in his personal life and it informs his approach to missions. And the next movie continues to explore whether it's possible for him to have emotional bonds with people and still do his job.

[@CrazeeAdam]

That knife scene. That scene, is all practical! Cruise COULD have lost his eye

[@MrFuggleGuggle]

and then John Woo went on to direct Windtalkers - which is like if Mission Impossible 2 was a 'War Movie'

[@mc_gaming2007]

Addie's on point with the predictions in this one!

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

It's not that Mission Impossible 2 is bad, it's that the others are SO good!

[@javix2013]

It is a very entertaining movie, although its script is not the best but it wins in its style and in its very visual action scenes, you have to like John Woo's style, otherwise you will be left out of this movie, John Woo is not for everyone.

[@dcstoy]

You put it perfectly 💯

[@ThomasMSoleau]

Fun fact. Dougray Scott was originally cast as Wolverine in X-men. But I believe he had to drop out because he was filming this movie.

[@matthewgreganti4838]

This was my introduction to Mission Impossible movies. I watched it a ton when it came out on DVD. It doesn't hurt that Hans Zimmer did the score. John Woo is definitely a bit more stylish than other directors, but I honestly enjoyed it. Still do.

[@JakkFrost1]

Calling this movie "the worst one" doesn't necessarily mean it's bad. In a series of movies like Mission Impossible, one _has_ to be the worst one, just like one _has_ to be the best. This is objectively speaking of course. Which movie is best and which is worst is subjective, for each viewer to decide for themselves. This movie is good, but not as good as the rest, in most people's minds.

[@EmoDragracer]

Well, we didn't know what was to come when this came out so yea; this was called pretty bad comparing it to the first haha. But I agree with you, I think this movie is good :D

[@seanstinchfield-mp2xm]

MI: 2 is awesome! Screw the haters! I love this movie!

[@toddtubbs8885]

I absolutely agree!!!

[@tizzle-heroicstars7591]

This movie was good!

[@ricowade4987]

exactly

[@javix2013]

I also go against the grain, I really enjoy Mission Impossible 2, as well as Quantum of Solace, another movie hated by most. I have a good time with both.

[@imustbreakyou2170]

Can't wait for you to watch the 3rd one. I personally think its the best one in the entire franchise 😁

[@erikbjelke4411]

21:12: "But "risky" is his middle name!" Actually. . . "Risky" is his "Business." Part of the reason this movie is what it is is because there was some criticism of the first film for being too complex, to convoluted, too confusing. So this was deliberately kept simpler than the first. I don't want to say "dumbed down," because it wasn't, there's still a lot of cleverness in what's going on, the heroes (and the villains) are primarily thinking their way towards their goals. But it was wrapped in more of the "gunshots and explosions" that late 90s/early 2000s action movies relied on.

[@jimdetry9420]

"Risk...is our business." James T. Kirk

[@underAtack]

I see what you did there...

[@awesomecoolguy7541]

I know this movie gets a lot of hate, but I love it! It's just a cheesy fun action flick that's not meant to take anything seriously

[@frenchynoob]

It's definitely the worst one, but the worst of MI is still a good movie.

[@NigelShepherd-z7k]

Agreed. It's like a real life cartoon.... Nothing wrong with that. It also introduced John Woo and Dougray Scott to an even wider audience.🤓🇬🇧

[@stevecooke2893]

​@@frenchynoobgotta disagree. For me, the third one was appalling. Sure, some of the later masterpieces are far better than 2, but 3 doesn't even compare

[@zmarko]

​@user-eh8cg4bp3y it did not introduce John Woo, perhaps to the MI franchise, but Woo had directed a number of US market films before this movie. And even though The Killer wasn't marketed for the US. It made its way here rather quickly, and was well received. That film led to movies like Hard Boiled, Broken Arrow, Hard Target, and Fac/Off well before MI2. Woo needed no introduction by the year 2000, IMO.

[@NigelShepherd-z7k]

@@zmarko Absolutely right. I work for an Entertainment Agency here in London. I deal with a lot of actors and directors at film premieres and arranging TV / radio promotions and interviews. I said MI2 introduced a wider audience to Woo's work.

[@kcc976]

That is crazy out of all the mission impossible movies this one is my favorite.

[@Crumbles153]

Woo! let's continue the mission impossible train!

[@mamandes]

Every time I watch this movie (or a reaction to it), I'm like "Wow, this film is so John-Woo coded!" I mean, God bless the man for having a specific style, but it's almost like he was holding a "John Woo Bingo" card when he was making this movie. The bit with the birds cracks me up every time.

[@TheBlond49]

This movie gave us Hugh Jackman as Wolverine

[@TheEsoteric]

I like this one a lot! It goes over the top in the last act but still an enjoyable MI film.

[@Backstreets247]

Oh BTW.........the opening scene where Cruise is climbing up the cliff..........that was all real..........Tom actually did that with the help of just one thin safety-cable latched on to him.

[@IloveElsaofArendelle]

This movie made me buying the Oakley Romeo 1,the exploding glasses

[@wildhunt6350]

"Mind if im on top" That's what she said, literally lmfao

[@underAtack]

"I kind of got villain vibes about him earlier on..." ---Addie, about Hannibal Lecter

[@brandonlent1121]

Hope you do mission impossible 3 very soon

[@duanetelesha]

They get better from here, lots of action and stunts, great reaction.

[@marvinsarracino116]

I'm here to support Addie! ❤ Now on to MI3! Thanks for sharing Addie ❤️💛

[@alextan1478]

In Addie We Count.

[@javix2013]

It is my favorite for the different style it has to the rest of the saga, to enjoy it you should not see it as part of the saga, but as a John Woo movie with his spectacular style of filming action that characterizes him, he was also the one who gave us the spectacular FACE OFF, one of the best action movies of the 90s.

[@jerrychubb6168]

I'm a huge fan of the Mission Impossible series. The one that I don't enjoy as much is the 3rd MI film. It just doesn't work for me. But, you mileage may vary. I look forward to seeing your reactions to all the others and seeing how you rank them, Addie.

[@Quixotic1018]

The first one was a campy film version of the original TV show, the second one set up the Tom Cruise adrenaline junkie trope, but the next one definitely sets the tone for the rest of the franchise.

[@c-mc]

the actor playing the villain his name is Dougray Scott, and he was supposed to play Wolverine but had to back out due to MI 2 and that's why Hugh Jackman got the role instead

[@waltw9818]

This series was one of thee most incredible ever! Up to that time at least. I grew up watching the original series lol Ollie says he wants to dance with his progenitors! He says you Two would dance with them too! I liked "The Saint" as I grew up with it too, but it didn't go vary far :(

[@dragonforce627]

Despite all the hate this movie gets, I still enjoy watching it. I'm glad that you enjoyed it as well, and yes the movies do continue to get better and better with each one at least in my opinion. Can't wait for the next one, love your reactions!

[@MadcapMatt]

The original idea was to have a different director for every installment. Letting everyone tell their own story in their unique way. Christopher McQuarrie changes that with how successful his first movie was.

[@JDelwynn]

Which is sad, I don't like Christopher McQuarrie, his ones are the only ones I never rewatched. I find them really dull and bland, but obviously I'm in the minority. Haven't even seen the latest one, I know it's going to be just more of the same.

[@javix2013]

McQuarrie is solid in terms of scripts, but in terms of his direction, it seems to me to be a direction that is only correct to comply with what the script asks for, it is very close to a generic direction, without its own style, they are films that are good, they are good , but they are not memorable, McQuarrie needs to find a directing style, so that we want to watch his movies over and over again and remember them by heart, I don't know, like putting in some slow motion, playing more with dramatic climaxes combined with good music , make the scenes more gore, cause impact in some way, I feel that he lacks a more personal direction style as if they have it: Nolan, John Woo, Verhoeven, Ridley Scott, Spielberg, even the hated Michael Bay has his style Unique, you see the films of all those directors and feel their DNA in the direction at every moment, you feel the vibes of their directing style.

[@javix2013]

@@JDelwynn That's why I think I've seen MI-2 more times than the ones directed by McQuarrie, because I adore John Woo's visual style, despite the script defects of that film, but on a visual level for me it is the most memorable of the saga. , I know it by heart, which doesn't happen to me with the others, maybe the J.J Abrahms, another one that I remember more or the one by Brian De Palma, but I don't remember much about the rest after 3, and that's Maybe they haven't been memorable because of that lack of directing style, they are good movies yes, but not memorable ones that you're going to see 20 times, it doesn't happen to me with McQuarrie's, he thinks he should find his directing style, no a direction only correct, that is not enough to make a movie memorable and want to see it many times.

[@MississippiPrepper]

The "worst one" is actually my favorite of the bunch...lol

[@elliotadams3402]

Everyone says this is the weakest one, but honestly I like it with all the John Woo silliness.

[@hadoken95]

It can be the weakest and still good - that's how I feel about it at any rate.

[@alextan1478]

Speaking of John Woo, who directed this movie, I also suggest Last Hurrah for Chivalry (1984), Hard Boiled (1992), Hard Target (1993), Broken Arrow (1996), Face/Off (1997), Windtalkers (2002), Paycheck (2003), Red Cliff: Part I (2008), Red Cliff: Part II (2009), Silent Night (2023) and The Killer (2024). #MoreJohnWooForAddieCounts *Please note that the movies listed here are only the ones that are available to stream.

[@MrSiriusAB]

John Woo was cookin' in this one, he just added too much cheese

[@S-jq1yk]

@@alextan1478The Killer is ‘89, everything after Face/off is bad though, and Face/off is great because of how bad it is. A Better Tomorrow and A Better Tomorrow 2 are his best movies (but definitely not A Better Tomorrow 3)

[@alextan1478]

@@S-jq1yk My suggestions are for his movies that are widely available to stream.

[@auslandermercury972]

7:55 Ouch 😬 😅

[@Drudenfusz]

In my opinion Thandie Newton alone makes this film worth watching!

[@paulhewes7333]

1999/2000 Thandiwe was a grade A smoke show.

[@mikgus]

watching this so Addie continues with the rest of the movies

[@auslandermercury972]

28:06 Sir THE Anthony Hopkins! 😆

[@RedmoonIndustries]

What you see here... 26:20 Tom Cruise suggested to John Woo to have this shot during the knife fight scene, no CGI was used and a steel cable was attached to the knife.

[@pasteye1671]

Beautiful. Count your fingers and check your pockets. Perhaps the weakest of the oeuvre, but still better than many of its type and genre. Always a joy watching you watching them.

[@edelmar17]

The Hans Zimmer score alone makes this movie worth watching 🎶 💯

[@cruelangel8689]

Besides that some folks are not going to click with John Woo's style, the studio also chose to make a very basic plot. This was due to complaints that MI 1's NOC list plot was too difficult to understand. That's why they threw in that bit 'It's that simple' when Ethan summed up what was going on.

[@PuffPiastri]

This is old school vibes. It’s not anywhere near the best in the series, but it’s a guilty pleasure fun watch. I also have a big soft spot for Richard Roxburgh (Hugh).. I was born in the same hospital as him, albeit almost 30 years apart 😂 really good actor though

[@The_RedVIII]

I mean, this movie is fine. It doesn't feel as much like a Mission Impossible as the other ones, but it is not a bad movie. The kicking in the fight scenes might be a bit out of character, but it looks cool. So yeah, in my opinion, there is no bad MI movie. That being said, they get better and better, especially once you get to the fourth movie.

[@CarolinaCharles777]

I've never heard someone call the first one "cheesy" before. Why? The train finale maybe?

[@braydenbrown9810]

Mission: Impossible movies are like pizza. Even when they’re not good, they’re still pretty good 😂

[@Shindai]

It's not that this movie is the worst, it's just the last one that has any kind of restraint lol the setpiece only get more wild from here :)

[@nothernmonkey8612]

Dougray Scott got his big break in TWIN TOWN that's where he got noticed by Tom cruise. He was meant to be WOLVERINE in the X-Men movie's but because of this movie he wasn't available and it went to Hugh jackman

[@blue83galant]

They were together in Interview with a vampire.

[@shawnkildal3151]

This could be considered a modern remake of Hitchcock's film NOTORIOUS starring Cary Grant.

[@JackReacheround]

Oh heck yeah! Love your reactions :)

[@woeshaling6421]

The thing is that Ethan is practically invincible in this one, a stereotypical action hero. All kicks land and all shots hit. It's not very "impossible" and removes all tension. The sequels go back to less kicking, shooting and a lot more spy- and teamwork

[@MrSiriusAB]

For all the hate this movie gets, gotta admit the Limp Bizkit score slaps 🔥🔥

[@aaronthesaxman660]

100% agree. Takes me back. Great stuff

[@janskia]

haha. NO!

[@maxducoudray]

@@alancoy5305 I actually think Dougray Scott is the reason it sucks. He's hammy and ridiculous in a way that makes him an uninteresting villain. Villains are so much better going forward.

[@javix2013]

It's a beautiful memory of the 2000's for me, the most visual, cool and spectacular movie of the saga, okay, I can agree that it doesn't have the best script but it's still very enjoyable for everything else.

[@maxducoudray]

@@javix2013 John Woo did his best to translate his Hong Kong style through an American studio system.

[@MrBoz1968]

I love this movie, it has such style. John Woo's best American film by far

[@SonicFrozen_Fan2005_Official]

Silly as it can get, but there are some amazing action and full of surprises had got. And yeah, when Sean's right handed man was killed by Sean, it was nuts. Edit: 23:18 yep.. That's me when i saw it first time. Still epic. 26:21 that was also a real set.

[@ryanking8227]

26:22😱

[@joshuawoodbridge6267]

Please watch the third one and fourth at least ❤

[@marximus4]

One of the first movies I bought on DVD. Not the best in the series, but it's still a lot of fun.

[@robertfalcon6083]

Music was the best part of this one for sure!!

[@StomDoth]

The idea was to have each movie directed by a different well known director with a strong style. And for the first handful of movies they did so. That is why the early movies will have a different style and pacing and the IMF team will see a lot of change in team members.

[@leviescott4819]

This is actually my favorite mission impossible movie, no matter what anybody says

[@Thessair]

The tires. I hate the obvious tire switch. 😡

[@RA2Music]

It’s a very John Woo movie, which is different from the rest of the series and perhaps the overall vibe intended, but I still think it’s good. As with all things these days, it’s probably better to judge for yourself than to listen to the opinions of others. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@captainofdunedain3993]

Very special movie for me

[@lrod4545]

@AddieCounts I grew up watching all the MI films. For me, this is not a bad film. It's just not a good John Woo style film. It was so jarring from the other films that it tends to get some level of hate. Another fun fact I love about this film: The opening scene with Tom Cruise climbing the mountain was legit. Tom actually did all that. His mother was on the set and saw the part where he almost fell, which was real and gave the director a heart attack. 😂

[@KittyBoom360]

This one is actually my favorite BECAUSE of the cheese! If you liked it, watch the Charlie's Angels movies from the same time period.

[@Aegi97]

Not my favorite but definitely still enjoyable and unlike many other people I think the cinematography is pretty cool. I am curious how different of a movie this could have been if Cruise let John Woo have more say about the end product. Apparently a lot of stuff cut out by Cruise himself. Interestingly enough this movie is my mom’s favorite Mission Impossible - she would quote (for some reason) “Terrain terrain, pull up, pull up” many a time over the years lol.

[@FunkyJeff22]

The second one is the best one. The others are good, but none have the same vibes as the second.

[@madmagboy]

This one is my personal favorite in the franchise. Hans Zimmer did an amazing job, and unfortunately John Woo was neutered by american studios once again, but the lineup and everything still held up. The villians plotline is more believable than the following ones as well. I dont think many can make a solid case why this is the worst

[@leftorright04]

Yeah, while many think it's the weakest in the franchise, it's not a horrible movie. But they do get substantially better and better as you go which is obviously very rare with any franchise. I remember seeing this in theaters and it was such a great movie to start off a summer of amazing summer flicks: - Mission Impossible II - Gladiator - The Perfect Storm - X-Men - The Patriot - Gone in 60 Seconds

[@jacktease27]

Addie: I heard these movies keep getting better and better Me: 🤨 Addie: After this one Me: Oh Ok

[@javix2013]

The coolest and most visual movie of the saga.

[@S-jq1yk]

This is one of my favourite comedies

[@AtunDesenfrenado]

It´s not the worst. It´s supposed to be like this. The original idea was that different directors would do just 1 movie. And this was assigned to the Leyend John Woo. It´s a fun movie, very enjoyable.

[@ayannajohnson5072]

I like the stylistic visuals and while it's not the same tone as the rest of the series, it's still a lot of popcorn fun. The story is a complete ripoff of Hitchcock's Notorious, so if you want an even more suspenseful version, check out Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman in that! Love your enthusiasm!

[@PurushaDesa]

It’s fair to say that I like the first film less than everyone else and the second one more than everyone else because I just love John Woo doing his thing. (You just have to watch _Face/Off_ , Addie.)

[@alexkaen1701]

It's not a bad movie, but more superhero than spy. The rest are so much better.

[@surpelle]

People like to say worst. I prefer least good in a great franchise. Still enjoyable.

[@metoo7557]

It may seem cheesier, but you have to remember what this franchise was built on. It was far more serious than that.. and it had to bridge the transition to its less than cheesy it developed into.

[@MalcomMcLeod]

The second Tom Cruise movie with "Iko Iko" song in the opening.

[@JakkFrost1]

@@MalcomMcLeod had to think for a second, I'm guessing Cocktail?

[@MalcomMcLeod]

@@JakkFrost1 Nope🤭

[@nitrokid]

I know M:I 2 is a bit cheesy compared to the first and the 3rd and up, but if you look back in the 60s and 70s, spy films were supposed to be cheesy, campy, and over the top (not to mention 90s Bond films, which were thick with gadgets and explosions) 😂

[@dravenheissel]

Everybody hates this movie, but I love it despite all it's mistakes. In Spain, mixing Semana Santa and Fallas... oh, God... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dravenheissel]

By the way, Limp Bizkit's main theme version is amazing. And Nyah's theme, by Hans Zimmet and Heitor Pereira is stunning. "I disappear" by Metallica, Foo Fighters and Brian May covering "Have a cigar", "Scum of the Earth" by Rob Zombie, "Carnival" by Tori Amos... this soundtrack is amazing.

[@ar47yrr4p]

ya... just because a movie is considered "bad", doesn't mean you can't or won't like it. Even if the movie well and truly is an objectively really bad movie, it is still possible to like it. The same goes the other way around. Just because a movie is supposed to be fantastically awesome... even if it is objectively awesome, doesn't mean you are going to like it. From my experience, normal audiences... and I consider the vast majority of "reactors" to be "normal audiences (what I mean by "normal" in this case is people that don't really go in for all the background lore and cannon, or pay much attention to all the little inconsistencies and contradictions that pretty much ALL movies have) will tend to like more movies than the "afficionados". Simply because they are either not versed in the lore/background/etc.. and don't see the mistakes because they don't look for them. This is a great way to watch movies...especially for reactors, as it allows you to like many more movies than some people would. I know there are some movies I absolutely detested, but you loved them, or at least liked them. And vice versa! But it's the same for me for ALL the reactors I watch!

[@CyclopsScott]

2 is goofy fun yes, but good lord I can't wait until you get to III and onward :D

[@bhseigel]

the cheese is certainly loaded on this one!

[@stevenharsono9911]

This film is certainly better than the new dead reckoning , which only make us broken hearts 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔 and upset 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 , Rebecca Ferguson's Ilsa Faust character that we all loved for many years is being killed off like a chicken and becoming a corpse on the Venice bridge in that very disturbing new film 😭💔😡

[@BryanFritchie]

Don't listen to dummies who claim to be a fan of blind reaction channels, but then try to influence your reactions by telling you what you'll think about a movie. If you stop and think about it, it doesn't even make sense. People should let you watch and decide for yourself -- ESPECIALLY if they want to see how you react to it.

[@NovaCascade]

I might have said this before, first three MI movies are quite amazing in their own right for their own style. After that though it just becomes generic action movie that you watch just cause you want to see what crazy stunt Cruise does in it and because they're slightly better than Craig's Bond movies.

[@ilvanezzo]

M:I-2 may not be as "high-brow" as the rest of the franchise, but you can't say no to an action flick directed by John Woo with bike-fu in it and a soundtrack featuring Limp Bizkit, Metallica, Godsmack, Rob Zombie, Foo Fighters, Butthole Surfers and Chris Cornell. I had this movie's soundtrack and listened to it so much the tape got worn. This is peak 2000's.

[@brandondornan9524]

Alot of people hate this one. I absolutely love it. The first one is my least favorite. But I have a feeling it will be your favorite. Because it's got a good love story in it! Action is good. Yes alittle out there, but still great, I don't care what people say! Bad ass stunts in this. Far more exciting than the first!

[@scottbarkley496]

Greatest action franchise ever

[@vincentwilliams71]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@auslandermercury972]

18:58 It’s not called “Mission Possible” 😅