john woo

Notebook Reviews: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2

John Woo – 2000. Mission: Impossible 2 is an enjoyable and slick action sequel. Stylistically, this John Woo directed film is very different from Brian De Palma’s 1996 original – but it manages to be great in its own way. Tom [...]

September 5, 2021

Notebook Reviews: FACE/OFF

John Woo – 1997 Face/Off is a slick and thrilling sci-fi(sh) action film from the great John Woo. The film features wonderfully enthusiastic performances from the brilliant pairing of John Travolta and Nicolas Cage (although his haircut [...]

February 9, 2021

A Touch Of Sadness Over MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 6

I’m a little sad that the Mission: Impossible franchise is going to end its 20 year streak of having each filmed directed by different director. Brian De Palma lit the blue touch paper back in 1996, John Woo continued the franchise, J.J Abrams [...]

December 1, 2015