Men in Black II

PG-13

Released Jul 3, 2002

1 hr. 28 min.

Action

Comedy

Sci-Fi

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198 Reviews

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Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) and Jay (Will Smith) reunite to provide our best line of defense against a seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIBs mission statement: protecting the earth from the scum of the universe. While investigating a routine crime, Jay uncovers a plot masterminded by Serleena (Boyle), a Kylothian monster who disguises herself as a lingerie model. When Serleena takes the MIB building hostage, there is only one person Jay can turn to -- his former MIB partner.

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Critics Consensus

Lacking the freshness of the first movie, MIB 2 recycles elements from its predecessor with mixed results.

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Conrad C

Just as wacky as the first, and Will Smith's character still feels fresh, but it was a little early to pull Tommy Lee Jones out of retirement, and the very promising Linda Fiorentino is very notably absent in this outing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Elijah B

They should've stopped here

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/16/23

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Michael G

It had some amusing cameos and some funny situations but might have worked better as a comic book.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/15/23

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Ash P

As a kid, I loved this movie. Today now that I'm older and a little more wiser... it's just your average bad. There are worst sequels out there but as this movie goes, an average bad with it's retcon choice, half of it's recycled story and some things that weren't explained. Hell, poor Patrick Warburton and Rosario Dawson for not being treated right, too. Some gadgets, new aliens, weapons what kept this movie going as some new ideas were added. Does it mean I hate this movie? Not really. It's just passible as my younger self would tell me and I will uphold it much as it's just your average bad. A guilty pleasure, if I have to be honest to myself. If you're a fan or even grew up with it, I'd say give this watch or feel free to watch as much as ya like if you did grew up with this. 6/10.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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James E

Not as good as the first, but close. I don't understand all the hate and poor reviews, it's almost as funny and charming as the first. A few bad jokes and weird moments, but overall, a good time

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/20/23

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Wolfgang G

Men in Black II ist eine Science-Fiction-Komödie von Barry Sonnenfeld , und die Fortsetzung von Men in Black… Agent Jay wird geschickt, um Agent Kay zu finden und sein Gedächtnis wiederherzustellen, nachdem ein Fall aus der Vergangenheit von Kay wieder aufgetaucht ist… Hervorragenden Actionszenen, wunderschöne Spezialeffekten, perfektes Make-up und charismatische Darbietungen… aber wo ist die Frische geblieben…

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/26/23

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Barry Sonnenfeld

Director

Tommy Lee Jones

Agent Kay

Will Smith

Agent Jay

Rip Torn

Zed

Lara Flynn Boyle

Serleena

Rosario Dawson

Laura

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David Ansen

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There are just enough fresh, funny gags and witty throwaways to keep the 88-minute "MIB2" percolating.

Mar 8, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Crazy creatures, some scares, and loads of fun.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 26, 2010

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

The down-home satire of how we cope with cultural difference has evaporated, replaced by jazzy effects that wear out their welcome by the halfway mark.

Apr 18, 2007

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Represents a long-established trend in Hollywood where franchises resolve to Xerox the first entry.

Rated: 0.5/4

Oct 19, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Odd grotesqueries that seem ill-fitted for a comical adventure compose much of the character designs, weakening the impact of events and the likeliness of being memorable.

Rated: 4/10

Nov 7, 2020

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

And film afficionados everywhere will not be lost on some inside jokes and cameos- the funniest of which revolves around some cheesy special effects with wires and tin foil which has Agent Jay commenting that it 'looks like Spielberg's work'.

Nov 13, 2019

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Synopsis

Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) and Jay (Will Smith) reunite to provide our best line of defense against a seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIBs mission statement: protecting the earth from the scum of the universe. While investigating a routine crime, Jay uncovers a plot masterminded by Serleena (Boyle), a Kylothian monster who disguises herself as a lingerie model. When Serleena takes the MIB building hostage, there is only one person Jay can turn to -- his former MIB partner.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Executive Producer: Steven Spielberg
Screenwriter: Robert Gordon, Barry Fanaro
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: MacDonald-Parkes, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Provocative Humor|Sci-Fi Action Violence)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 3, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 26, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $192.4M
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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