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Men in Black (1997) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 250,166 users
Metascore: 71/100
Reviews: 262 user | 172 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com A streetwise NYPD detective joins a secret organization that polices extraterrestrial affairs on Earth. Director:Barry Sonnenfeld |
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Cast
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| Will Smith | ... | ||
| Linda Fiorentino | ... | ||
| Vincent D'Onofrio | ... | ||
| Rip Torn | ... | ||
| Tony Shalhoub | ... | ||
| Siobhan Fallon | ... |
Beatrice
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Gentle Rosenburg
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José
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| Fredric Lehne | ... |
INS Agent Janus
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Richard Hamilton | ... |
Dee
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| Kent Faulcon | ... |
1st Lt. Jake Jensen
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Mikey
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Men in Black follows the exploits of agents Kay and Jay, members of a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth. The two Men in Black find themselves in the middle of the deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies. In order to prevent worlds from colliding, the MiB must track down the terrorist and prevent the destruction of Earth. It's just another typical day for the Men in Black. Written by Keyser Soze
Taglines:
Men in Black - Protecting the Earth from the scum of the Universe. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for language and sci-fi violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
2 July 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
MIB See more »Box Office
Budget:
$90,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$273,700,000 (Non-US) (31 October 1997)Gross:
$250,147,615 (USA) (9 January 1998)Company Credits
Production Co:
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Amblin Entertainment, MacDonald/Parkes Productions See more »
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Produced by Track Masters
Co-produced by Will Smith
Written by Will Smith, Patrice Rushen, Fred Washington and Terry McFadden
Performed by Will Smith
Courtesy of Columbia Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The automobile Agents K and J drive (which J describes as a "Ford P.O.S.") is a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria. See more »Goofs
When K and J are talking with Z just before the "skimmer" problem is identified, K's legs are alternately crossed/uncrossed between shots. See more »Crazy Credits
In the opening credits, a dragonfly flies around the countryside. See more »Soundtracks
"Men In Black"Produced by Track Masters
Co-produced by Will Smith
Written by Will Smith, Patrice Rushen, Fred Washington and Terry McFadden
Performed by Will Smith
Courtesy of Columbia Records
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This movie was really fun to watch the first time I saw it in theaters, upon subsequent viewings, however, it loses its luster. Still though, it is still a fun movie to watch. Unlike the sequel which rushes us through the story, this one takes a bit more time developing the characters even though it is only about ten minutes longer. Both Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith are very good and funny, especially Smith because he is the new guy so he is seeing all the weird aliens and such for the first time. This is also something missing from the sequel. In the end though the reason I probably like this one so much is that it sort of reminds me of a Ghostbuster movie, and seeing as how we will most likely never see another sequel to that movie it is nice to see a movie sort of like it in that they are keeping tabs and hunting aliens rather than ghosts. The pug dog scene is funny, and the dog is not over used as in the sequel, and there is also a funny scene where Will Smith must deliver an alien baby...their main objective in this one is to track down an alien insect that has hijacked the skin of a guy and is trying to find a universe. If he succeeds the Earth is destroyed, of course Tommy Lee's character is so calm about the whole situation that you feel you have nothing to worry about. So for a funny movie that has great scenes of Will Smith training and becoming a Man in Black watch this film and do yourself a favor and skip part two...not that it was entirely bad, I liked it okay, but it just seems like an unnecessary sequel.