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2 July 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
Protecting the earth from the scum of the universe morePlot:
Two men who keep an eye on aliens in New York City must try to save the world after the aliens threaten to blow it up. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 17 wins & 28 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(139 articles)
Dead of Night Wraps Principal Photography (From MovieWeb. 8 July 2009, 5:40 AM, PDT)
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Smart, funny spoof that is impossible not to like! moreUS TV Schedule:
| Thur. July 16 | 10:00 PM | TBS | |||
| Fri. July 17 | 10:00 AM | TBS |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tommy Lee Jones | ... | Kay | |
| Will Smith | ... | Ofcr. James Darrel Edwards III | |
| Linda Fiorentino | ... | Laurel | |
| Vincent D'Onofrio | ... | Edgar | |
| Rip Torn | ... | Chief Zed | |
| Tony Shalhoub | ... | Jack Jeebs | |
| Siobhan Fallon | ... | Beatrice | |
| Mike Nussbaum | ... | Gentle Rosenburg the Arquillian Jeweler | |
| Jon Gries | ... | Nick the Van Driver | |
| Sergio Calderón | ... | Jose | |
| Carel Struycken | ... | Arquillian | |
| Fredric Lehne | ... | INS Agent Janus (as Fredric Lane) | |
| Richard Hamilton | ... | D | |
| Kent Faulcon | ... | 1st Lt. Jake Jensen | |
| John Alexander | ... | Mikey |
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Rated PG-13 for language and sci-fi violence.Parents Guide:
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98 minCountry:
USAColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Denmark:11 | Iceland:12 | Netherlands:AL (1999 video rating) | Australia:PG (re-rating on appeal) (rejected) | UK:PG (cut) | Philippines:PG-13 | South Africa:10V | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:12 | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 | Ireland:12 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:7 | Sweden:11 | USA:PG-13Filming Locations:
54 Macdougal Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA moreFun Stuff
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Actor Vincent D'Onofrio researched his role as Edgar by watching a lot of bug documentaries. In order to achieve his character's distinctive walk, he put on knee braces so he couldn't bend his legs, and taped up his ankles. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When K and J are talking with Z just before the "skimmer" problem is identified, K's legs are alternately crossed/uncrossed between shots. moreSoundtrack:
The Promised Land moreFAQ
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"Men in Black" and "Galaxy Quest" are in my mind the best sci-fi comedies ever made, because they are both hilarious parodies of two different cultures. Whereas the latter spoofed obsessed fans who take sci-fi entertainment WAY too seriously, this one spoofs the paranoid, tin-foil-hat brand of conspiracy theorists. It has funny characters, witty lines, and does not at all take itself seriously.
There are a lot of small details that can take multiple viewings to catch. One thing I found funnier the second time I watched it is the scene where Will Smith has just been severely lectured by his boss in the interrogation room when Tommy Lee Jones enters, asks a few questions, and tells Smith to come with him. Smith: "I can't, there's still a lot of paperwork to fill out." Jones: "No, the paperwork is all taken care of." Smith's boss (walking by): "Hey, nice work, Edwards!" This is one of many quick, funny scenes that you only really get if you're paying attention.
All the actors do a good job, too. I thought Rip Torn was the funniest character, and Edgar the bug was hilariously gross. Linda Fiorentino was one of the coolest female characters ever. She put Ripley to shame. Every time I watch this, I want to marry her.
Overall, it's a great comedy that is clever and fun all the way through. 8/10 stars.