We analyzed in Cinemascomics the 4K Ultra HD of Mission Impossible 2, in its new steelbook edition that includes the movie on Blu-Ray
If a few days ago we brought you the analysis of the first film, Today we analyze the domestic edition of the new Steelbook 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray of Mission Impossible 2 (2000), the new reissue of the successful film and continuation of the long-running film franchise that will premiere its seventh installment on July 12, Mission Impossible: Deadly Judgment – Part 1, which has been very well received by critics, and you can read our impressions here. Mission Impossible 2 is available in stores in 4K Ultra HD amaray box, Blu-ray, DVD and in digital format. The North American film produced by Paramount Pictures is distributed in the physical market in Spanish territory by Divisa Home Video, which has also prepared a special limited edition for collectors in a metal box, with the film in 4K and Blu-Ray, taking advantage of the launch of the new film. The film is directed by John Woo, known for directing the cult film Face to Face and the video game Stranglehold. The script is signed by Robert Towne (Chinatown), based on the television series created by Bruce Geller and which began to be broadcast in the United States in 1966. The legendary composer Hans Zimmer (Dune) is in charge of the music. cast Tom Cruise (Top Gun: Maverick), Dougray Scott (Batwoman), Thandiwe Newton (Reminiscence), Richard Roxburgh (Elvis), John Polson (Drought Years), Brendan Gleeson (Joker: Folie a Deux), Rade Serbedzija (X -Men: First Class), Anthony Hopkins (The Father), William Mapother (MacGyver), Dominic Purcell (Prison Break: Sequel) and Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible: Fallout), among others.
Synopsis:
Special Agent Ethan Hunt’s (Tom Cruise) new mission is to stop a ruthless ex-agent turned international terrorist from getting hold of a deadly virus and selling it to the highest bidder, causing millions of victims. To do this, he will again have the help of the computer genius Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames), with the expert pilot Billy Baird (John Polson) and with the international thief Nhye (Thandiwe Newton), who had a romantic relationship with the terrorist and now is the only one who can locate him. Mission Impossible 2 is shown in its Steelbook 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray version with a multitude of extras, which we have analyzed for Cinemascomics readers. The analysis of the tape is completely free of spoilers, in case you have not yet had the opportunity to see it and want to know what extras it contains. The tape lasts 121 minutes and is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Additional content:
Audio Commentary: The film can be played with background commentary from director John Woo. Behind the Mission: Tom Cruise says he enjoys producing movies like this, which he admits has been a great challenge. The producer Paula Wagner highlights the work in front of the cameras and also behind the scenes carried out by Tom Cruise throughout the production. For his part, the screenwriter Robert Towne indicates that this sequel was unique for him, because the action sequences had been developed long before for him to come aboard. So, its function was to write a plot that would fit into that action. While the director comments that the idea was for each installment to have a different image, a different style and be directed by an alternative director. Actress Thandie Newton explains that John Woo and Tom Cruise called her saying they wanted to see her, and she was delighted to accept. , since he considers that the filmmaker has a very characteristic style and a certain type of film is expected from Tom Cruise. So it seemed perfect that they both wanted to collaborate and he did not hesitate to get on board the project. Tom Cruise continues to talk about the rest of the cast, saying wonders about all of them, being reciprocated by them regarding the leading actor and the director. In turn, Tom Cruise stands out from John Woo that he has contributed his ‘wooismo’, a style of cinema in which he manages to capture the action in a visceral and emotional way, making his frames have poetry. Incredible Mission: Tom Cruise confesses that he wanted to include in the film the things that you are passionate about, and motorcycles and climbing are some of them and you can do them in this installment. Thus, the idea of the actor and the filmmaker was to show the viewer something that he had never seen before. In this way, for the initial scene of the climb, the actor really climbed, where the rope was just a safety in case he fell, but he did not, something that reassured the director, who confesses that he sweated a lot while filming it. The actor recorded his action scenes, such as the fall and physical fights, although this time it was shot on set, with a green chroma background. A jump to the camera that seemed very fun and exciting to Tom Cruise. Impossible scenes: We see a review of the planning and recording of the action scenes of the tape, such as free climbing, the chase in Spain, the assault and escape from Biocyte, walking through the fire, through the flames, the motorcycle chase, Tom Cruise’s skiing on the asphalt, the final hand-to-hand fight and how the knife shot to the eye was recorded. I Disappear – Metallica: Video clip of the theme I Disappear, performed by Metallica, for the original soundtrack of the film. Alternative title sequence: We see an alternative design of the opening credits of the film. Excellence in cinema: In 2005, the British Academy of Arts Film and television gave actor Tom Cruise one of its most distinctive accolades, presenting him with Stanley Kubrick’s Britannia Award for the quality of his work. This tribute was made during the awards ceremony. Generation: Cruise: Review of Tom Cruise’s extensive filmography over the years, with the most iconic scenes from his most emblematic films.
Mission Impossible 2 (Steelbook) (4K UHD + Blu-ray)Product : Mission Impossible 2 (Steelbook) (4K UHD + Blu-ray)url : AmazonPrice : €31.99Currency : euroAvailability : InStockDescription : The world’s most famous spy returns in this cinematic event, M:I-2. The great action film director John Woo brings all his stamp of emotion to the mission that unites Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) with the beautiful Nyah Hall (Thandiwe Newton) to stop the renegade agent Sean Ambrose (Dougray Scott) and avoid unleash a new kind of terror on an unsuspecting world. But before their mission is complete, they will travel the entire planet and will have to choose between everything they love and everything they believe in. Edu16k 5.0 5.00 5 Average rating User Rating /5 ( Be the first! Votes )
