Men in Black II (2002)
The most ubiquitous gossip I heard about "MIB2,"
before I saw it was that it was pretty much a rehash
of the original film. Therefore, since I wasn't seeing
the film early or anything, I decided not to watch the
original before seeing the sequel. Perhaps this is the
best way to see it because I found it delightful and
funny. The original was released 4 or 5 years ago and
I don't really remember too much about it.
Tommy Lee Jones' deadpan is only surpassed by Will
Smith's humorous asides. Truly, I found myself laughing
at so many things Smith said that seemed like ad-libs.
He's just a funny guy. And, you know, even thought I
"don't like dark meat," I must admit that Smith looks
hot in a black suit and tie.
The villain here is played by Lara Flynn Boyle.
She's not my favorite actress but she does okay. She
seems like pretty much a bitch so when she plays a bitch
here, it is pretty easy to believe. Also, there's some
guy who looks like he is suppose to resemble Vincent
D'onofrio. Is he playing the same character? (Ummmm....
no).
Director Barry Sonnenfeld keeps the action going
and the script is likeable enough. The special effects
are usually pretty good but there's plenty of blue screen
and CGI effects that don't come together very well.
A lot of the film's special effects seems lazy and sloppy,
actually.
I found "MIB2" a pleasant summer diversion. Certainly
nothing to rave about though.
Notes:
Also with Rip Torn, Johnny Knoxville, Rosario Dawson,
Tony Shaloub, Patrick Warburton, David Cross.
Sonnenfeld and Make-Up Artist Rick Baker have cameos.
Michael Jackson, Biz Markie and Martha Stewart
also have cameos. Jackson's is supposed to be funny.
It's not.
Steven Spielberg is a producer here, as he was
on the first. Music by Danny Elfman. Smith does a song
for the soundtrack.
As is well known, the ending first shot featured
the World Trade Center towers but this had to be re-written
and re-shot after 9/11.
For some weird reason, during the film, I really
wanted a Pepsi and a Whopper.
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Script:
B+
Acting: A+
Cinematography\Lighting: B+
Special Effects\Make Up: C
Music: B
Final
Grade: B+
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