Men In Black III - Review Thread

sshuttari · 05-22-2012, 03:51 AM

Men In Black III - Review Thread

A decade away from the movie scene has given the Men In Black series a chance at a fresher, newer perspective. Taking its cue from Shrek Forever After, MIB 3 takes on a tired concept (time travel in this case) if only to acknowledge the failure of its dull sequel and take us back to a different era allowing us to view the franchise from an unsullied angle. The result is a film that returns to its roots and gives audiences the chance to relive much of what they first enjoyed – a smart, sci-fi, buddy comedy that embraces everything weird and wonderful about the unknown universe.

In his first cinematic role in nearly 4 years, Will Smith's Agent J is the usual charming, witty wise-ass we expect him to be. Still teamed up with the laconic Agent K (wrinkly Tommy Lee Jones) he is no closer to cracking his older partners deadpan demeanor but their relationship issues take a back seat when a nemesis from Kay's past, Boris the animal, turns up to exact revenge for having been imprisoned on the moon 40 years ago. His elaborate plan takes him back in the past, to the day he was caught, and sets ripples in the present, where K no longer exists and a different reality results. J has to then literally time jump (off the Empire State building no less) and fix the past for normalcy to return in the present.

Directly Barry Sonnenfeld seems to find his groove once again with the zany and icky shenanigans that put him on the map with the original. Using plenty of the wide angle camera work that gave him fame as the Coen's favourite lenser, the resulting imagery should work wonders for those who decide to pay extra and catch the film on 3D (converted). Boris the animal is also a return to series villains being screwball and menacing in equal measure (remember Vincent D'Onofrio?) and Rick Baker's excellent makeup effects are both incredible and revolting. The big surprise is how well Josh Brolin impersonates Jones in the role of a younger K – which should not be a surprise considering Brolin's recent, impressive body of work as a bonafide actor, most notably in W. So chameleon-like is his performance that you forget it's him and actually completely believe it's just a younger version of Tommy Lee Jones that you're seeing.

The films primary achievement and a true signal of its return to form though are the scenes set in the past. Not only is Josh Brolin a dead-ringer for Tommy Lee's K during his youth, but the hip musical vibes of the late 60's/early 70's allow for plenty of playfulness to ensue with a particularly hilarious segment devoted to Andy Warhol. If that isn't enough, everything very neatly ties into another epochal scientific moment from that time period and ends on a moment of curiously satisfying emotionality that provides not only closure to the film but the series as a whole. If that doesn't make you forgive all the wrongs that the sequel did and embrace this film as one of the years better movie franchise offerings, the only thing that might work on you is a neuralizer.

(FYI don't bother with 3D)

***1/2 out of *****

Neverending · 05-22-2012, 04:14 AM

Fascinating.

Tornado · 05-22-2012, 05:19 AM

Man you see a lot of movies early.

carnage4u · 05-22-2012, 07:49 AM

Little known fact - Rochester, MI is where all movies get screened first.

Neverending · 05-22-2012, 09:33 AM

I would have thought New York or Los Angeles, but I guess they want that Middle America feedback first.

Daniel · 05-22-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sshuttari

(FYI don't bother with 3D)

Well, duh.

Daniel · 05-22-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by carnage4u

Little known fact - Rochester, MI is where all movies get screened first.

incorrect

Doomsday · 05-22-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sshuttari

In his first cinematic role in nearly 4 years, Will Smith....

I had to look that up myself because I didn't believe it and you were right. Will Smith hasn't been in a movie since 2008? Wow, how did anyone not notice that? And what's he been doing the whole time?

MasterChief117 · 05-22-2012, 12:28 PM

I still have very little lust to see this movie. The second rubbed me so wrong.

MovieBuff801 · 05-22-2012, 12:42 PM

I'll probably end up seeing this. To this movie's credit, the previews have gotten chuckles out of me.

sshuttari · 05-22-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tornado

Man you see a lot of movies early.

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Originally Posted by carnage4u

Little known fact - Rochester, MI is where all movies get screened first.

Detroit MI is half hour from me I get press screenings.

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Originally Posted by Doomsday

I had to look that up myself because I didn't believe it and you were right. Will Smith hasn't been in a movie since 2008? Wow, how did anyone not notice that? And what's he been doing the whole time?

Producing movies and music videos for his kids so they become stars and continue the Smith Legacy lol

Neverending · 05-22-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Doomsday

how did anyone not notice that?

I noticed, Doomsday. I noticed.

DAN! · 05-22-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Doomsday

And what's he been doing the whole time?

Whoring out his kids

Neverending · 05-22-2012, 04:35 PM

62% at RT

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/men_in_black_iii/

sshuttari · 05-22-2012, 04:51 PM

I think it will end around 50-60% on RT.

Honestly I'm surprised how much I ended up enjoying it... I know I was against this movie but really it's a lot of fun.

Neverending · 05-22-2012, 05:27 PM

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

sshuttari · 05-22-2012, 05:32 PM

Nothing says cool like driving in a black Ford.

thebtskink · 05-23-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Neverending

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

Here I was hoping he'd sample Huey Lewis and the News.

FranklinTard · 05-24-2012, 12:44 AM

that dub step sample in the end will really date that song.

PsYkOoOoO · 05-24-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FranklinTard

that dub step sample in the end will really date that song.

I didn't watch the video long enough to find out what you're talking about.

Neverending · 05-24-2012, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PsYkOoOoO

I didn't watch the video long enough to find out what you're talking about.

I guess you missed the girl with the big boobs playing the guitar.

Tornado · 05-24-2012, 09:56 PM

Well I've got a free ticket to see this... so I guess I'm going sometime this weekend.

sshuttari · 05-24-2012, 09:58 PM

How did you get a free ticket?

Tornado · 05-24-2012, 10:05 PM

If you preorder the Blu-ray on Amazon, they give you a voucher for a free ticket. Apparently there is no penalty for seeing the movie and then canceling the pre-order as I spoke with a rep on Amazon about it. So I'm going to see it this weekend and then cancel the pre-order.

sshuttari · 05-24-2012, 10:27 PM

All that effort to watch MiB 3

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05-22-2012, 04:14 AM	#2
Neverending sex Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,115	Fascinating. __________________ "Would you like some boob action?" -Conan O'Brien July 13, 2004 12:55 AM "We’re No. 1 in TBS’ key demographic: People who can’t afford HBO." - Conan O'Brien May 18, 2011 "I honestly don't know who gives me a bigger boner: Zoe Saldana OR Chris Pine. Star Trek Into My Pants!" - Kevin Smith February 24, 2013 The Batman Appreciation Thread

05-22-2012, 05:19 AM	#3
Tornado I am busy. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 32,386	Man you see a lot of movies early. __________________ MY BLU-RAY COLLECTION

05-22-2012, 07:49 AM	#4
carnage4u The Bad Man Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,995	Little known fact - Rochester, MI is where all movies get screened first. __________________ Carnage4u I wish my lawn was emo so it would cut itself.

05-22-2012, 09:33 AM	#5
Neverending sex Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,115	I would have thought New York or Los Angeles, but I guess they want that Middle America feedback first. __________________ "Would you like some boob action?" -Conan O'Brien July 13, 2004 12:55 AM "We’re No. 1 in TBS’ key demographic: People who can’t afford HBO." - Conan O'Brien May 18, 2011 "I honestly don't know who gives me a bigger boner: Zoe Saldana OR Chris Pine. Star Trek Into My Pants!" - Kevin Smith February 24, 2013 The Batman Appreciation Thread

05-22-2012, 12:28 PM	#9
MasterChief117 I believe in you Jim Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gotham City Posts: 13,346	I still have very little lust to see this movie. The second rubbed me so wrong. __________________ "I have no idea what I'm supposed to do. I only know what I can do." "There's greatness in you. But there's not an ounce of humility. You think that you can't make mistakes, but there's gonna come a moment when you realize you're wrong about that. And you're gonna get yourself and everyone under your command killed."

05-22-2012, 12:42 PM	#10
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,886	I'll probably end up seeing this. To this movie's credit, the previews have gotten chuckles out of me. __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100

05-22-2012, 04:35 PM	#14
Neverending sex Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,115	62% at RT http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/men_in_black_iii/ __________________ "Would you like some boob action?" -Conan O'Brien July 13, 2004 12:55 AM "We’re No. 1 in TBS’ key demographic: People who can’t afford HBO." - Conan O'Brien May 18, 2011 "I honestly don't know who gives me a bigger boner: Zoe Saldana OR Chris Pine. Star Trek Into My Pants!" - Kevin Smith February 24, 2013 The Batman Appreciation Thread

05-22-2012, 05:27 PM	#16
Neverending sex Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,115	VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: __________________ "Would you like some boob action?" -Conan O'Brien July 13, 2004 12:55 AM "We’re No. 1 in TBS’ key demographic: People who can’t afford HBO." - Conan O'Brien May 18, 2011 "I honestly don't know who gives me a bigger boner: Zoe Saldana OR Chris Pine. Star Trek Into My Pants!" - Kevin Smith February 24, 2013 The Batman Appreciation Thread

05-24-2012, 12:44 AM	#19
FranklinTard Damn,ThatsAColdAssHonkey Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15,731	that dub step sample in the end will really date that song. __________________ Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed. -Herman Melville (1819 - 1891)

05-24-2012, 09:56 PM	#22
Tornado I am busy. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 32,386	Well I've got a free ticket to see this... so I guess I'm going sometime this weekend. __________________ MY BLU-RAY COLLECTION

05-24-2012, 10:05 PM	#24
Tornado I am busy. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 32,386	If you preorder the Blu-ray on Amazon, they give you a voucher for a free ticket. Apparently there is no penalty for seeing the movie and then canceling the pre-order as I spoke with a rep on Amazon about it. So I'm going to see it this weekend and then cancel the pre-order. __________________ MY BLU-RAY COLLECTION