Men in Black (1997)

Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

Men in Black is a wonderful Saturday morning cartoon taking the form of a highly-stylized Hollywood blockbuster, and is probably the best example of the inimitable charisma Smith is so famous for. Not all the humor holds up (corny one liners), but most of it really does (anything Jones says, everything D'Onofrio does).

On the surface, a film featuring the straight-laced Tommy Lee Jones fighting aliens would seem to be a terrible idea. However, throw in some humor from Will Smith and some great filmmakers, and all of a sudden you have created a classic, genre-busting experience.For a basic plot summary, "Men in Black" sees Agent K (Jones) policing hidden aliens that constitute our planet unbeknownst to the general population. But, since K is starting to get a bit long in the tooth, he sets about bringing a little bit of new blood into the MIB organization, which is where James Edwards (Smith), an NYPD street cop, comes into the picture.The chemistry between Jones (the "straight man") and Smith (the "cutup") is what really makes this movie fun to watch. Their banter back and forth never stops from beginning to end and is always good for a chuckle.Of course, just the concept of the film alone is unique in and of itself. Though the potential for utter failure was quite high, director Barry Sonnenfield (with probably more than a little help from executive producer Steven Spielberg) manages to make the film take itself just seriously enough to work, not but not seriously enough to prevent a lot of fun from creeping into the screenplay.Overall, "Men in Black" is just a fun film that (in its day) was something completely new to the cinematic landscape. Unless you just really aren't into the often goofy nature of the movie, you will enjoy the special effects and witty banter thoroughly.

This is, by far, one of the best cast-driven movies I've ever seen. The plot itself is ridiculous and the visuals are even more so. However the combination of Will Smith and the not-so-subtle straight men -- Tommy Lee Jones and Rip Torn -- makes the movie work. This is a movie that makes "Trite" work, exceptionally well. It's still my favorite MiB movie, closely followed by number 3. I do like sci-fi that doesn't take itself too seriously. If you're the same, this is a fun 2 hours.The one-liners are non-stop..."I AM half the man you are""We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we are aware of""I'm gonna come back and talk to you about them Rolexes"

**THIS REVIEW COULD CONTAIN A LOT OF SPOILERS. IF THE READER DOESN'T WANT THE POSSIBILITY OF THE MOVIE BEING SPOILED, THEN I RECOMMEND VIEWING THE FILM BEFORE READING THIS REVIEW. THANK YOU.**This movie was really fun to watch. Personally, it's my opinion that "Men In Black" is one of the very few films that offers comedy and fun with space aliens, that isn't for children, or childish. I think the agents Tommy Lee and Will Smith make the perfect pair up of personalities that clash and give you the "stupid kid" refusing to listen to wisdom scenario. When Will Smith is pulled off of the NYPD to be apart, of well, the MIB field operatives (or nothing, because he's been erased from society), he begins to learn from Tommy Lee of all the weird aliens, and how they co-exist with humans. The humans have no idea that these aliens live among us, and just go about their everyday lives not knowing. So, throughout the whole movie, they chase after this cockroach alien "tear-assing through Manhattan in a brand new Edgar suit."- as Tommy Lee says in the movie. The Movie offers good comedy in a unique way. It's actually good fun for the whole family (without the reality of the adults thinking it's for kids). The movie is very enjoyable with its concepts, unique gadgets, and goofy humor. It's a good time. Not to deviate from the interview, but this is the best of the three Men In Black films, in my opinion. The whole movie was goofy and a lot of fun, the acting was good, the script was unique, the dialog was funny, and the plot was original for its time. I would recommend this comedy to any audience for a one time watch.