Men in Black

  • M (AUSTRALIA)
  • 1997


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92 % Certified Fresh
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Positive Reviews 53
Negative reviews 4
Average Rating 3.7/5
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3.0
If nothing else, the movies shortcomingsthe lack of a discernible plot, the fact that the titular men in black never seem to be in dangerare offset by .. Av Club
1.5
By the standards of summer 2012 so far, thats a winBut dont get too excited. Indie Wire
1.5
Pawnys the funniest creation in a movie that often doesnt go far enough with its outlandish parade of bug eyed creations, as the effects populate the .. Indie Wire
3.5
Comparisons with Ghostbusters have been making the rounds, but Sonnenfelds film lacks the sheer joyful enthusiasm of that Ivan Reitman production. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Theres a decent, albeit forced, joke about the fact that the agency isnt called the Men And Women In Black. Screen Daily
3.8
Director Barry Sonnenfeld (The Addams Family and its sequel) shows a cheerful willingness in the movies first hour or so to completely cut loose from .. Rogerebert
3.5
But if the film does feel formulaic at times with a too transparent setup for sequels its also the sole summer blockbuster with a sharply defined comi .. Ny Daily News
3.5
Just fluffy enough not to take seriously, and never real enough for anyone to complain about the lame plot. JoBlo
3.5
Such numbers matter to the studio heads when talking about this droll rather unsophisticated comedy and its universal appeal it garnered as undemandin .. Sover
3.0
Extravagant special effects notwithstanding, this is really a triumph of casting: The aplomb with which Jones plays wry straight man to Smiths street .. Tv Guide
4.4
Every movie this summer seems to be using the same computer generated special effects. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
At times the ambience evokes the work of Gremlins director Joe Dante; dont expect any psychological depth here, but the cool wit and fun (derived part .. Chicago Reader
3.1
And while the kooky storyline certainly has an efficient way of moving between characters and propelling the plot forward, its really the various acto .. Reel Film Reviews
3.5
It is an enjoyable ride.There are plenty of funny jokes, sight gags and good special effects. Lariat
4.2
Its funny, but not funny enough, and exciting, but not exciting enough. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Great special effects, inventive alien designs and Smith and Joness hip, hilarious double act make director Barry Sonnenfelds Lethal Weapon style budd .. Radio Times
4.0
In this summers No. 1 joy ride, Men in Black director Barry Sonnenfeld loads the bases with action, fantasy and laughs, and hits a grand slam theres n .. Rolling Stone
4.4
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l .. Q Network
2.8
Every time the film makes you chuckle, you may also feel its zapped you with a neuralizer. Ew
3.5
Behind its mask of deadpan goofiness, its a friendly, clever picture, one that doesnt feel untouched by human hands.And at an hour and a half, it does .. Salon
4.0
Sonnenfeld keeps it all bubbling along with a vibrant, comic book buzz. Empire
4.0
Teens will love the combination of irreverent humor, great chase sequences, and gross out special effects. Common Sense Media
4.1
Its great stuff.Danny Elfmans music is rowdy and imaginative, as always. Sf Gate
2.5
98 minutes.).Men in Black, the second Will Smith versus the aliens picture, is a high tech comedy, more along the lines of a tight little action movie .. Sf Gate
4.0
And while every big movie has its gasp inducing moments, this film concentrates on inventive and quirky. Bbc
4.0
As with director Barry Sonnefelds Addams Family Values, the movies completely on the surface.Its all punch lines and sight gags, with its thematic con .. Washington Post
4.0
Ed Solomons screenplay is clever, but like its pulp source, its thin in terms of plot and character. Washington Post
4.4
Smiths natural, infectious ebullience plays off well against the stoic Jones, whos at his deadpan best, engaging in some ridiculous situations with th .. Mr Brown Movies
3.0
The special effects look pretty dated, and the comedy is more silly than smart, but its hard not to enjoy Men in Black for what it is: an entertaining .. Bullz-Eye
3.8
Its a fun. if predictable, roller coaster ride.The real charms of the film are the performances and palpable chemistry between Robbins and Lawrence. Reeling Reviews
4.5
I often feel like I see jokes coming a mile away in things purported to be comedies. Flickfilosopher
3.8
This is a rare case when the multi million dollar, computer generated creatures dont upstage their real life co stars. ReelViews
4.5
A terrifically entertaining combination of alien conspiracy fears played for laughs and French Connection meets Ghostbusters thrills... Men in Black i .. Hollywood Reporter
5.0
Men in Black is the wryest, sharpest, most entertaining special effects film in recent memory, a simultaneous participant and mocking parody of the mo .. Cnn
3.1
MiB (as the studio hacks are calling it) is little more than a clever shell designed to showcase one liners and special effects sight gags. Spliced Wire
3.8
It is a light and refreshing diversion, a perfect way to spend a few hours of your summer. Movie Habit
3.8
Helping, obviously, is a great cast, led by Jones, who actually gets some of the biggest laughs with his deadpan delivery. Deseret News
4.8
For once, the summer formula works like a charm: two superstars, a couple of quirky sidekicks, a slew of special effects, a mess o smart alecky remark .. E Online
4.0
Here is a film that gleefully captures our imagination and takes us on a gigantic joy ride. Urban Cine File
4.5
From human flesh camouflage to communicating with little green men to battling a ferocious mutated cockroach, the marvelous monstrosities and cuddly y ..
2.5
When it comes to sci fi comedies, 1996s all star Tim Burton romp Mars Attacks! was at least ten times sharper, smarter and funnier. Dustin Put Man
4.0
This is a sci fi action comedy thats a rare commodity its both funny and full of terrific set pieces. Stuff
2.5
He doesnt lend any sort of a depth to his character in the process. FilmFare
5.0
Men in Black is the rare breed of a sci fi blockbuster that film audiences dont really get the opportunity to see anymore in theaters. Solzy At The Movies
3.5
And it knows this, is the thing: it doesnt try to scream about stakes, it doesnt present any huge setpieces (the action climax is played 100% for laug .. Alternate Ending
3.5
Hard to ignore because its partly unexpected is the films slime factor. La Times
3.8
Yet MIB is smarter, leaner, funnier, and more human than most entries in the genre, relying less on spectacle than on the chemistry of the two leads a .. Decent Films
5.0
The cast is perfect, Rick Bakers alien effects are chefs kiss, and the movies runtime makes sure the film doesnt overstay its welcome. Black Girl Nerds
4.4
What makes the film work is not the comedy as much as a surprisingly touching relationship between Lemmon, a widower, and Gloria DeHaven as a recent w .. Articles Chicago Tribune
4.0
Its a witty and inventive opening, and indicative of whats to come in this delightfully droll, off beat sci fi comedy. People
4.0
Bills Vikings: How to watch, listen, what to look for The Bills will take an 0 2 record to Minnesota to take on the 1 0 1 Vikings Sunday.Heres some ke .. Rochester Goes Out
3.1
But somewhere around the midpoint they run out of energy and invention. Seattle Times
4.0
Theres a playfulness, here, that you dont often find in a special effect flick. Articles Orlando Sentinel
3.5
The wizardry of puppets and computer animation gives the film a zany, carnival look. Articles Baltimore Sun
3.0
Though Ed Solomons screenplay cant sustain the vervy eccentricity that makes the first half hour such a kick in the smarty pants, the films best momen .. Articles Sun Sentinel
3.8
The result is a fascinating screenplay full of fresh preschool dialogue and perspective and an amazing cast of youngsters.Thivisol has astonishing con .. Paloalto Online
1.5
Unfortunately, no one does, so theres a been here, seen that quality to the overall experience and director F. Gary Grays frenetic camerawork cant hid .. Big Hollywood
4.0
Theres nothing rapturous about Men in Black, which is precisely the movies scuzzy charm and its chief appeal. Film Vault
3.8
Sonnenfeld orchestrates the films scattershot satire, its comic book sci fi cliches, its F/X wizardry and its way cool comedy with a steady and certai .. Tulsaworld
3.8
In the end, though, the tale cares more about action and violence than characters and ideas.V P S +Ludicrous, dark, grotesque. The Christian Science Moni ..



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