Men in Black II

Name: Men in Black II
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy
Released: July 3, 2002
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 49
Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith

2002

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: July 3, 2002 | PG-13

Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith

Summary: This sequel to the 1997 hit, which was based upon a Marvel Comics comic book, features Agents J and K (Smith and Jones) in battles with alien rabble-rousers who take the form of a host of estrogen-charged extraterrestrials.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 88 min

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New Times (L.A.) Luke Y. Thompson

Delivers a quick buzz, lots of stuff to look at, and a totally nonnutritious joy that can only be attained with the aid of artificial flavorings and Yellow #5. In a nutshell, it's the perfect summer movie.

Marc Savlov

It's a welcome and nicely goofy bit of sci-fi froth with the occasional hint of genuine comic smarts. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

So eager to please, it practically licks you in the face. Read full review

Lawrence Toppman

On the positive side, the four Worm Guys haven't lost their squiggly charm, and Rip Torn is always welcome as MIB mastermind Zed. On the minus side, you get two Johnny Knoxvilles, one of them a tiny head that protrudes from the big one's shoulder. Read full review

Wesley Morris

There's something wrong with this picture, and the problem is there on Smith's face -- Smith looks distressingly I-was-an-Oscar-nominee bored. That goes double for Jones. Read full review

Carrie Rickey

It's a stylish package with not much inside. Read full review

David Edelstein

If it isn't the worst sequel ever made, it's only because it has too much competition: Impersonal and frenetic, it's a landmark Hollywood disgrace. Read full review

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53bload53

May 16, 2012

man, you can make James bond, mission impossible and tons of secret agents films but this is the most original thing I've ever seen, maybe not as good as the original but still pretty good film for me

6 of 43 users found this helpful637

Sosmooth1982

Jan 4, 2023

Not as good as the first, but still pretty good. This time agent J has to make agent K remember who he is. Agent K needs his help on a case. Again really funny movie, especially the tiny aliens.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

Rikiege

Dec 8, 2012

A good sequel. Sexy, soulful and entertaining.

6 of 20 users found this helpful614

FranzHcritic

Nov 13, 2013

More or less, the usual sequel. The comedy and thrills desiccate within the end of the first half, and they fail to recuperate. I'l say this; the chemistry of Lee Jones and Smith never gives way to the overdrawn plot and characters

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kyle20ellis

Mar 29, 2022

Just for the record, I loved the first Men in Black movie, it was funny, original and just enormously enjoyable. This sequel is not as good, but it is perfectly decent considering how awful some sequels have been. The stunts, special effects are gadgetry are just impeccable, as are the setsJust for the record, I loved the first Men in Black movie, it was funny, original and just enormously enjoyable. This sequel is not as good, but it is perfectly decent considering how awful some sequels have been. The stunts, special effects are gadgetry are just impeccable, as are the sets and cinematography, and Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones still make for a charismatic and entertaining duo. I also liked Rip Torn and Rosario Dawson. The pacing is also fine, not as fast paced but efficient enough, and the music was catchy. However, the script does have too many weak spots(some of Smith's jokes are somewhat amusing though) and while the plot starts off great it meanders. The direction wasn't as brisk or as innovative either, and the ending was a little too silly for me. Overall, decent sequel but not great. 6/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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MovieGuys

Feb 3, 2014

Not as good as the original at all. MIB II doesn't have the same energy or charisma the first installment had, and doesn't have any memorable moments.

1 of 11 users found this helpful110

DaveS.

Jan 11, 2007

This is probably the worst sequel ever made - bar none. A zero is fair due to the moronic upvoters.

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