Fans of the Men in Black franchise recently became thrilled to know there is now a 3rd installment. Like its predecessors, the third movie has all the slime, goofy special effects, and laser guns you could ask for in a sci-fi action comedy. It also has some really good actors and that is what ultimately makes this movie franchise a winner.
Men in Black 3 was directed by Barry Sonnenfield, known for Pushing Daisies and the Lemony Snicket … children’s movie (among others). He has created an exciting movie here that includes a powerfully written twist at the end. The film stars Will Smith as Agent J, Tommy Lee Jones as agent K, and Josh Brolin as a younger agent K. By way of trivia, IMDB reveals that Sacha Baron Cohen was considered but not chosen for the role of Boris. He would have been great no doubt but as it stands, the character they got to play Boris does an excellent job. Based on the acting, special effects, and clever twist at the end, I gave this movie a high rating. It was a fun roller coaster ride that provoked thinking about stuff like time travel. I love sci fi movies that make me think.
By way of summary: Agent J is transported back in time to help save Agent K from Boris’ deadly actions. As he goes back, we see the slime and future devices in retrospect … “retro-furtristic” if you will. It could have been a film on Roswell or Area 51 as it presented the retro cars of the 40’s and 50’s. Horrible Boris the Animal is at his worst here. We witness him murder and commit crimes through time and up to the present. Nevertheless, through a series of events, Boris is defeated and Agent J returns to the present day victorious. He has saved K’s life by going back in time. I won’t reveal the twist here but fans of the franchise are going to love it. I think anyone, pre-existing fan or not, will find it both touching and exciting at the same time.
In my final analysis, I found Men in Black 3 to be a wild and crazy ride that I might consider going on a second time. The actors and the writing deserve the most credit I think. And of course, let’s not underestimate the power of slime. For a fun night out at the movies (kids or adults) I recommend Men in Black 3.
My wife and I also saw it. I do agree with the better acting and more special effects review. I would also add that the overall tone was darker. There was more murder and bodily fluid spilled than the two previous installments. To me there were funny parts but as funny. Boris (Just Boris) and hi actions definitely darkened the whole film for me. 3 out of 5 stars.
Thanks for that. I’d agree with the grotesque stuff Boris does, especially the killing stuff, but these days killing in sci fi comedies has become like a cartoon to me. I guess I may be desensitized a little. I don’t see Boris killing a creature or even a person as on the same level as a murder mystery where the antagonist does the same. I think it had just about of a dark tone for me as the others did. Remember the rancher that gets “possessed” by the evil aliens in one? At any rate, you present a good point of view worth consideration. After all, we are only 1/2 a star apart in our rating of this film 😉