Men in Black (Collector's Series) - DTS

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Summary: Enjoyable Comic Book Fantasy
Review: This is a fun and clever film about federal agents who police alien activity (some government sanctioned) in the U.S. The story is told more or less tongue-in-cheek so despite some scary alien make-up effects you're not going to jump out of your seat with this one. Tommy Lee Jones is suave as Agent "K" and, while amusing, Will Smith seems to be riffing off his Fresh Prince persona here as Agent "J". It's obvious from subsequent solid work he's done that he learned something from the tutelage of a seasoned pro like Jones. Vincent D'Onofrio does an amusing turn as a malevolent alien who inhabits the body of a rustic type. My only complaint is the film does not properly utilize the extremely talented Linda Fiorentino who plays the coroner and had done some solid work in independent film. If this is how she is underused by the mainstream film community she's better off in the independents.

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Summary: "The difference between you & me is I make this look good"
Review: I originally saw this movie at the cinema, but it doesn't have the same impact on DVD. Most films don't, I know, but the impact is severely lessened in my opinion. The film is still great, and Will Smith does look loads better in the last suit he'll ever wear than Tommy Lee Jones.

One of my favourite scenes in the whole movie is where Jay gets left in charge of delivering what can only be described as a baby squid. It's an absolutely hilarious scene, even though you're supposed to be concentrating on Kay in the foreground of the scene, you can't help but watch Jay get thrown about!

One of the other brilliant scenes is the scene where Kay shows Jay some of the aliens on earth at the moment being watched, and Jay points out his old school teacher. Some of the more known celebrities on screen are: Danny DeVito, director Barry Sonnenfeld, Chloe Sonnenfeld (Barry's daughter), Sylvester Stallone (he's the one everyone spots), Dionne Warwick, George Lucas, and executive producer Steven Spielberg. I love all the jokes regarding the aliens on the planet, saying they're all cab drivers, and the very last scene is absolutely fantastic, and really effective.

Tommy Lee Jones is also funny, particularly when the car is driving upside down, and he's singing along to Elvis (Jay: "You do know Elvis is dead, right?" Kay: "No, Elvis is not dead. He just went home.") The other shots you have to look for, but it's when Will Smith says something funny, and Tommy is trying to cover the fact he's trying desperately not to laugh.

There's plenty extras on the 2-disc special edition (which means I'm probably not reviewing the correct one, as there's so many 'editions' of this movie out there), but my favourite is the "Men In Black" music video. I love the way Mickey dances. There's your usual, bog standard commentaries by Barry Sonnenfeld & Tommy Lee Jones; character animation studies; tunnel scene deconstruction; extended & alternate scenes; storyboard comparisons (I HATE these!); metamorphis of Men In Black documentary; theatrical trailers; art gallery; scene editing workshops; Edgar bug fight sceen deconstruction and creatures: concept to completion. So basically, you're getting more than your money's worth if you're interested in this sorta thing.

This is a terrific movie, and well worth getting. I probably shouldn't say you should get the sequel as well!

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Summary: MEN IN BLACK IS BIGGEST HIT!!!
Review: Men in Black is fanastic film because sci fi, comedy, aliens, action, thriller.

Men in Black story and script are excellent. It will make parent and kids will really really enjoy, very laugh and excite watch Men in Black.

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are brilliant actor skills in Men in Black.

My advice to you and everyone about big worth buy or rent Men in Black DVD because Men in Black is excellent film.

Certain Men in Black are superhit and biggest blockbuster smash!!!