メン・イン・ブラック

Maybe it doesn't hold up as well as you'd hoped, but both leads are actually putting in the effort in this first entry, and _Men in Black_ is still, after all these years, a bit of fun.

_Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._

_**Fun sci-fi comedy with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith**_

An athletic New York City police officer (Will Smith) joins a shadowy government organization that deals with extraterrestrial interactions on Earth. Tommy Lee Jones plays his senior partner, Rip Torn the head of the agency, Vincent D'Onofrio a possessed hick and Linda Fiorentino an attractive coronor.

"Men in Black" (1997) is wildly amusing in the first half, but loses its energy a bit in the last act. Nevertheless, it fills the bill for when you’re in the mood for fun & thrilling popcorn entertainment. It inspired three sequels as of this date: “Men in Black II” (2002), “Men in Black 3” (2012) and “Men in Black: International” (2019) with the last one being the only movie in the series without Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith.

The film runs 1 hour, 38 minutes, and was shot in New York City & surrounding area (e.g. Jersey City), as well as Semi Valley, CA (the saucer crash sequence) and nearby Los Angeles/Culver City.

GRADE: B-

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend.

This was a better movie historically than actually. It at least felt like it introduced some concepts of having aliens infiltrated Terra into the industry, even if it didn't actually. Maybe it popularized it more, but it was very good at walking the audience across that line that separates our normal Terran view to that of an integrated society. Or maybe I just love the concept of aliens on our planet that much.

I definitely don't think it was the manner they took: the humor is as annoying as it is funny most of the time, and Tommy Lee Jones is just as funny as Will Smith (that's saying something, personally) as the straight man, credit to both of them. That said, they were a perfect for the movie, and all the supporting cast did wonderfully.

Vincent D'Onofrio, as "Not Edgar", was probably the funniest character in the movie to me, and I don't think he was supposed to be.

The "haze the rookie by leaving out vital information" bit is cliche and worn out, but that's have the jokes here. I definitely like the movie, and I love what it could have been.

Another favorite movie of mine. Aliens disguised as humans. Mmmmm sounds like real life. This movie is hilarious. I got one question, you ever flashy thing me? Lol!

I saw this again recently - commemorating 25 years since it's original release, and to this day I still remember the image of the little aliens with the duty-free trolley of cigarettes trying to flee Earth after we are threatened with destruction by the "Arquillian" empire with powerful weapons - who want their "galaxy" back. It falls to "K" (Tommy Lee Jones) and his streetwise, rookie colleague "J" (Will Smith) to identify then try to track down this article - and the evil beast that killed their Emperor who was carrying it - before the Imperium takes it's, literally, Earth-shattering action. There is a great dynamic between the two stars, plenty of humour to compliment the fun special effects and as we discover, loads of characters amongst the alien creatures who have been inhabiting this planet since God was a boy. The ending goes on bit, but it has stood the test of time well, and is still easily the best of this franchise.

"Men in Black" taps into my lifelong fascination with aliens. This sci-fi comedy is a delightful journey with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, offering a perfect mix of humor and action. It's a childhood favorite that keeps the charm alive with its stellar blend of comedy and extraterrestrial intrigue. It may showcase some dated CGI and prosthetics by today's standards, they remain acceptable, adding a nostalgic charm to the film without detracting from its overall enjoyment. The practical effects still hold up surprisingly well, adding to the movie's unique appeal. By today's standards, it is very rewatchable with a rating of 8/10.

『メン・イン・ブラック』のおもしろいポイントは、まず異星人たちの個性豊かな外見や特徴です。様々な種類のエイリアンが登場し、そのデザインや特徴は非常にユニークで面白いものばかりです。また、エージェントたちが使う高度なテクノロジーや武器も魅力的で、SFファンにとっては目の保養となるでしょう。

さらに、主人公たちのコンビネーションや掛け合いも見どころの一つです。ウィル・スミス演じるジェームズとトミー・リー・ジョーンズ演じる“K”の掛け合いは、シリアスな状況でも笑いを誘うコメディ要素が満載です。彼らのユーモアやキャラクター設定が作品全体を軽快な雰囲気に包んでいます。

さらに、作品の世界観や設定も魅力的です。MIBという秘密組織やその活動の裏側、普段我々が知らない異星人たちの存在など、作品の世界に引き込まれる要素が満載です。異星人たちが地球での日常生活を送っている様子や彼らと人間との摩擦など、興味深い設定が多く盛り込まれています。

以上のように、『メン・イン・ブラック』は異星人、秘密組織、コメディ要素などが絶妙に組み合わさった作品であり、SFファンだけでなく幅広い観客を楽しませる要素が詰まっています。

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