Better as a ridiculously over-the-top (yes, even for this franchise), overstylized, overedited, and meaningless action movie? Of course it is.
But does it have better, more focused direction, better acting, a superior story, and basically more heart and edge than III? Hell f’n no. (Speak to me not if you disagree, tee hee.) Woo may be a legend, but his style felt gimmicky and cheap compared to what J.J. and future directors (and previously De Palma) of MI films brought to the franchise. II brings the flashy action and has some memorable shots, but it lacks everything that makes this franchise great. The action itself is hard to take seriously.
So yeah, time hasn’t been at all kind to II. With that said, it’s III all the damn way for me! The most underrated movie in the franchise.
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