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Summary: Typical Studio Fare
Review: Seeing this flick was a lot like eating Chinese food, it seemed good at the time but I walked out of the theatre thinking, 'I'd like to see a movie!'
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Summary: The Blues Brothers meet The Three Stooges
Review: I don't get it. What movie were the critics watching? I laughed and giggled through the whole damn movie. Rather than try to duplicate the slick humor of the first movie, they changed direction completely and went for broad, sometimes slapstick, humor. Don't fault this for not being the first movie, enjoy it for what it is, a really silly and extremely funny movie. I mean, in the first 10 minutes Peter Graves does a sendup of his old 'mystery file' program, followed by an outrageous spoof of the really bad sci-fi B movies from the 50's, followed by the depiction of the most dangerous being in the universe as Lara Flynn Boyle walking around in Victoria's Secret lingerie. Come on critics, that's got to give you hint that is not like the first MIB. Oh yeah, and an Oscar nomination for Frank the "dog".
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Summary: I dread the retread
Review: I loved the first Men in Black. It was so much fun and it was something new and different. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones were an unmatchable team and had a great script and superb special effects behind them. The movie was a hit by all means. So naturally there was going to be a sequel. I walked into the theater enthusiastic about this movie and left the theater wondering where I had been during the past 90 minutes. Men In Black 2 is simply the first movie with all of the exciting and interesting plot points deleted. I honestly don't remember much of what happened in this movie, even though I somehow managed to keep awake and endure what was a disaster within it's first 15 minutes. Will Smith's charm and Tommy Lee Jones' subtle sarcasm cannot, and do not carry this movie. The introduction of new characters is completely irrelevant. Lara Flynn Boyle (Stacy from Wayne's World!) plays an alien disguised as a supermodel and Johnny Knoxville (from MTV's Jackass) plays her sidekick with two heads, who I'm sure had a name. I'm not quite sure of what the plot is, but I do know that the aliens are looking for something that would help them completely destroy Earth. (Sounds familiar) All in all, MIB2 is a very horrible film. I got absolutely nothing out of it, but I'm sure there will be many other dim sequels to follow. Like Will Smith says "Nod ya head," cuz it will keep you awake.
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Summary: Rats!
Review: Ok, ok - so I knew going in that "MIB II" would probably be a disappointment, and by and large, that's what it was. Will Smith was charming and funny as usual, as was Tommy Lee Jones; however, the plotline lacked punch and flavor. The standard Plague of the Sequel (using likeable cameo characters from the first film far too much) of course rears its ugly head here; the worm guys are more prevalent, as is Frank the Pug dog, and (unsurprisingly) they lose a lot of their amusement factor when they're shoved into larger roles than they were originally created for. Lara Flynn Boyle definitely didn't carry her role off as well as Vincent D'Onofrio carried his - she seemed more like a passive part of the film, whereas Vincent just blew me out of the water with how totally *into* his role he went. The banter between Smith & Jones is probably the highlight of the film, as the love story doesn't develop too deeply, and the other characters are largely very superficial. Even Tony Shaloub's reprise of his role didn't work as well this time around. It's like everything in the film just lost some of it's "oomph," somehow. "MIB II" isn't a *bad* film, but the first was sooo much fun, and this one can't hold a candle to it; I'm amazed that the same writer is responsible for the second installment. The first film was clever and unusual and full of wonderful and hysterical surprises, whereas this one seems to struggle a bit; they go for a lot of obvious, "gimme" laughs, and not much made me grin that big, happy grin of being pleasantly surprised by a film's creativity. Perhaps they'll create a second sequel to make up for this one, and all will be forgiven? Oh, maybe I'm an Albanian jet pilot, too... There are a couple of funny and bright spots in the film, but overall I think that audiences will walk out having expected more.
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Summary: A fun summer movie
Review: The first one is better but this one is A LOT funnier. Overall a let down but worth checking out anyway if you like light fun summer comedies. 3.5 stars.
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Summary: Lara Flynn Boyle - A Great Biker Chick.
Review: I liked this film. Plenty of action. What made the film was Lara Flyn Boyle, alien, decides to adopt the physique of an underwear model it sees in a magazine, after landing. I loved the way she treated her henchmen - dumb men, heavy sighs of frustration trying to explain stuff to them. Movie too short, but that's only me, I wanted more time for the great special effects. It was long enought to tell the story. The worms were great, 'Those that try worm, that's what they yearn'. Brilliant laddish worms in a batchelor apartment.
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Summary: The MIB are Back
Review: Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith are back as (respectively) Agents "K" and "J," to once again save the world and keep the universe in order, in "Men In Black II," directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, a Sci-Fi/comedy/action film that confirms something we've all suspected for a long time-- that most of the people who work at the Post Office are really aliens in human form (and doesn't that go for the DMV, as well?). And rest assured, it all comes with plenty of alien activity and is served up with a healthy dose of wry humor and "new hotness." In short, if you've seen the original and/or the trailers for this one, you end up getting exactly what you expect-- and you'll sleep better at night knowing that the Men in Black are out there keeping us safe. Agent K has been "retired" for some time, but recent alien activity involving a particularly ruthless alien by the name of Serleena (Lara Flynn Boyle) necessitates bringing K back into service, as it appears that Serleena is seeking something called the "Light of Zartha," and if she succeeds in her quest it will spell disaster for the world. And buried in K's memory is information vital to the MIB effort to thwart Serleena. So J is dispatched to bring K back and deneuralize him, so together they can attempt to stave off the evil Serleena and save the world. It won't be easy, however, because Serleena is already a step ahead of them, and right out of the chute they encounter a couple of obstacles: A young woman named Laura Vasquez (Rosario Dawson) needs their help and protection because of something she's seen; and to get K back into action, J has to engage the help of Jack Jeebs (Tony Shalhoub), who demurs, afraid of "losing" his head again with K around. And that hurts. J prevails, however, and soon K is back in the last suit he'll ever own-- again. Sonnenfeld relies heavily on the visual aspects of this one, which is wise in light of the fact that there is more by way of F/X available to him than story this time around. And he uses it all to great effect; the bottom line is, this movie is about one thing-- entertainment. And that's what you get. There's enough story to keep the audience involved, but it's nothing that's going to strain the brain cells. It may seem contradictory, but the originality and imagination Sonnenfeld employs here is nothing new-- it's there, but it's really just an extension of all that was generated in the original "Men In Black." Still, it's used well, and Sonnenfeld keeps it all moving along at a brisk pace that keeps it fun and engaging. What really sells it, though, are the performances-- especially those of Smith and Jones. Will Smith steps right back into his character with facility, and he has a natural charm and a charismatic screen presence that make him fun to watch. Smith draws heavily upon his own winning personality in bringing J to life, and he has the timing and a way of delivering his lines that make his character extremely personable. And that's exactly what a movie like this needs. This isn't a project that calls for any in-depth character analysis; still, Smith develops J enough to make him well rounded and credible-- and that's enough. It works. Most importantly, Smith holds his own with the F/X, and the lack of pretense in his performance is refreshing. As K, Tommy Lee Jones gives Smith the perfect straight-man to play off of, and right from the beginning he so perfectly captures that lethargic Postal Worker countenance, giving new definition to the word "droll." And while J be-bops around (or is that hip-hops?), you get the feeling that as soon as K is back, he's the guy in charge. And leading up to K's deneuralization, Jones does a good job of affecting a believable sense of hesitancy, of maintaining "observation" mode until he gets to the bottom of whatever it is that's going on with this "J" character. You can always depend on Jones to deliver, no matter what role he's playing, and he certainly does here. And the casting is inspired: Smith and Jones make a great team on screen. Rip Torn is also perfect as MIB director Zed, the guy responsible for keeping tabs on all of this alien business. His character is inherently stereotypical, but Torn at least adds a personal touch and plays him quite well, putting some real life into his portrayal. It's a good performance inasmuch as Torn lends some zest and personality to a character that could have served little purpose other than that of being a vehicle by which to move the plot along. And it demonstrates how much a great character actor like Rip Torn can bring to any film. Lara Flynn Boyle does a good job in the less-than-challenging role of Serleena, a character which affords her little opportunity to do more than look good and generate a sense of evil, both of which she succeeds in doing effectively. The main thing is, she manages to establish who Serleena is, which is pivotal to the success of the film. The supporting cast includes Johnny Knoxville (Scrad/Charlie), Patrick Warburton (Agent T), Jack Kehler (Ben), David Cross (Newton) and Jeremy Howard (Bird Guy Postal Sorting Alien). Like the man said, "There's nothing new under the sun," which is certainly the case with "Men In Black II," which in essence is a continuation of the original, a kind of "Further Adventures Of" the MIB. But it's well done, fun and entertaining-- it's a kick just being able to spend some more time with these guys. And if you're a fan of the original and you go into this one expecting more of the same, rather than hoping to be dazzled by something entirely new, it'll be a satisfying, worthwhile experience.
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Summary: Should Be Called "Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones Mail It In"
Review: I'll start this review by stating that I felt the first MIB movie was mediocre at best, probably because I've never been a fan of alien-centered movies. But the pairing of Will Smith, a genuinely likeable guy and Tommie Lee Jones, one of the best actors in the past 20 years was intriging. They had great chemistry and the movie was mildly entertaining. MIB2 is a classic "How can we make more money? Hire Jones and Smith again and get around to writing a script for a sequel." Great special effects, but absolutely no interesting story to follow. Smith and Jones have the "we're still getting paid millions of dollars to do this movie, right?" faces on throughout and what chemistry they had in the first movie has gone away. I like Lara Flynn Boyle and here she is just an alien form of her character on the "Practice", but she doesn't bring much to the table. It saddens me to see that somebody in Hollywood thinks Johnny Knoxville deserves a career in movies based on his lousy MTV show. All in all, just not enough there for me. Wait for it on DVD if you can.
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Summary: My Family and I enjoyed this movie!
Review: After reading the reviews posted here, I decided to take my family to see the movie. I don't know why so many people disliked this movie. My family and I enjoyed this movie and are waiting for the Video to be released so that we can watch it many more times.
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Summary: MIB2 -
Review: Love Will Smith but dialogue was really forced and I didn't find it very funny at all.
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