Mission: Impossible II, or M:I-2 as it is also known, is the 2000 John Woo-directed sequel to Brian De Palma's 1996 Mission: Impossible motion picture, based on the TV series of the same name.
The film combined James Bond-style espionage action (in contrast to the last film and TV series) with John Woo's visual flair, including his trademark slow-motion, double fisted pistol shootouts and white doves appearing before combat. However, the limiting PG-13 rating applied to the film meant that the final picture was considerably toned down in violence from his past works.
Production of the film was troubled and was shut down for several weeks as the script was re-worked. As a result both Dougray Scott and Thandie Newton lost the chance to appear in starring roles in other films.
The film was a financial hit and grossed close to $220 million in its domestic American release.
Mission: Impossible is the name of an American television series which aired on the CBS network from September 1966 to September 1973.
The "ImpossibleMissions Force" (IMF) is a team of secret agents employed by the United States government, and sent on covert missions to fight dictators, evil organizations, and crime lords.
Mission: Impossible is the longest-running espionage television series ever produced for U.S. television, and reruns of the episodes are still shown daily on some TV stations.
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