Disney

M:I-2 provides a double feature of music from Mission: Impossible 2, gathering Hans Zimmer's eclectic score and the alt-metal fueled Music From and Inspired by M:I-2. Some of Zimmer's most interesting and effective moments are his quietest: subtle, sensual, flamenco-inspired pieces like "Seville" and "Nyah" (which features guitarist Heitor Pereira) are more compelling than the over-the-top samples, beats, and techno explosions on tracks such as "Mano a Mano" and "Bio-Techno." Zap Mama's version of the African folk-pop classic "Iko Iko" and Zimmer's techno-rock update of Lalo Schifrin's "Mission: Impossible Theme" provide some of the other highlights from this score. Meanwhile, the "inspired by" collection's predictably in-your-face sound is the audio equivalent of the movie's over-the-top action. However, "Take a Look Around," Limp Bizkit's rap-metal remake of the "Mission: Impossible Theme," Metallica's slow-burning "I Disappear," and Buckcherry's "Alone" manage plenty of aggression without sounding monotonous. Overall, this two-pack is an entertaining collection, sure to please fans of Mission: Impossible 2 and its music . ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide