Men in Black II

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Men in Black II

PG-13

2002

1h 28m

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Sci-Fi

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Kay and Jay 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, 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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David Ansen

Newsweek

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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Tyler G

Lazy lowbrow jokes that don't hit the mark interpersed with endless sci-fi jargon babble.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/22/25

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Justin T

This is nowhere near as memorable as the first film, if this had been the first film then I don’t think they would have made any more. Strangely the music doesn’t always feel appropriate for the scene and is too often out-of-place. The special effects are worse, especially the worm subway opening debacle. They only had one joke throughout, which was to wipe someone’s memory and then make up a stupid new one. It passes the time and isn’t totally bad, there are some entertaining moments that just about offset all the bad bits to make this very average. The story is quite badly written, it’s just a rehash of the first film but with the first half dedicated to resetting the previous ending. I’m making a bold prediction that it’s not worth watching past the first film.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/25

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Frans B

Not tp be compared to the predecessor. This as a standalone movie is great, more intense and a notch up on the action and pace. Stellar cast still shines in character. Great cinematography and epic set pieces, as before. Lots of memorable one liners. Gritty, funny, peculiar and highly entertaining.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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Ed R

The only thing that saves this sequel is the beautiful Serleena.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Ryan H

As a sequel to a modern classic…it’s a letdown. But seeing Tommy Lee Jones & Will Smith playing off one another again is still decent fun.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/10/25

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Josh B

Mid. Shocking CGI, and terrible jokes. Even the acting is shocking. First one is a lot better.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Barry Sonnenfeld

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Tommy Lee Jones

Agent Kay

Will Smith

Agent Jay

Rip Torn

Zed

Lara Flynn Boyle

Serleena

Rosario Dawson

Laura

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Synopsis

Kay and Jay 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, 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
Producer: Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Barry Sonnenfeld
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
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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