Men in Black II Review
by Ram Samudrala (me AT ram DOT org)July 18th, 2002
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Men in Black II
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The first best part of watching /Men in Black II/ was the introductory cartoon short about the Chubb Chubbs which parodies films like /Star Wars/ and, well, /Star Wars/. I wish more films opened with cartoon shorts, just like in the good old days.
The second part best part has to do with the final second, where Agent Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) illustrates the role of humanity in the cosmos to a self-righteous Agent Jay (Will Smith). Other than that, watching this film is just like watching the first one.
The plot is terrible and does nothing to service the film. For some strange reason, an evil alien, taking on the form of a Victoria's Secret model (Lara Flynn Boyle), is after the "Light of Zartha". Not supposed to be hidden on earth (but it actually is), Agents Kay and Jay are the only ones that stand between her and the Light (whose location only Agent Kay knows).
All the actors involved do a good job except those who play the primary protagonists of the film. Smith and Jones seem like they're in some kind of a trance, going through the motions. While I can understand their being bored at rehashing everything they did just a few years ago, I'm sure they could've been a little more convincing at looking interested in what they were doing, given that they're actors and all. But I guess they didn't need to.
The effects, set design, as well as the different kinds of aliens are definitely captivating. The aliens have the best lines in the film and there are some decent humourous parts involving them, including one of Frank barking to the "chorus" of /Who Let the Dogs Out?/, and the worms playing Twister.
/Men in Black II/ is definitely a good time killer, and worth watching on the big screen, or renting. Consider yourself a winner if you can repeat: What product placements?
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