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Men in Black [VHS]

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This imaginative summer comedy from director Barry Sonnenfeld (Get Shorty) is a lot of fun, largely on the strength of Will Smith's engaging performance as the rookie partner of a secret agent (Tommy Lee Jones) assigned to keep tabs on Earth-dwelling extraterrestrials. There's lots of comedy to spare in this bright film, some of the funniest stuff found in the margins of the major action. (A scene with Smith's character being trounced in the distance by a huge alien while Jones questions a witness is a riot.) The inventiveness never lets up, and the cast--including Vincent D'Onofrio doing frighteningly convincing work as an alien occupying a decaying human--hold up their end splendidly. --Tom Keogh

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Actors:	Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn
Directors:	Barry Sonnenfeld
Format:	Closed-captioned, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Original recording reissued, THX, NTSC
Language:	English, Spanish
Number of Tapes:	1
Studio:	Sony Pictures
VHS Tape Release Date:	May 21, 2002
Run Time:	97 minutes
Average Customer Rating:	based on 256 reviews

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Average Customer Review: 4.5

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Too old for Will Smith? Jul 18, 2010
"Men in Black", featuring Will Smith both as lead actor and end credit singer, is a classic comedy. When I first watched it years ago, I laughed at almost every situation. My favourite? Smith and the other guy are going to meet an expert on intergalactic diplomacy. Everyone assumes it's the weirdo with the dog. Actually, it's...the dog! Had me fooled, too. Another old favourite is the claim that Sylvester Stallone is an alien. The tall guy from Twin Peaks makes a guest appearence (he's been on Star Trek as well).

Since I was versed in the UFO subculture, "Men in Black" struck me as extra funny, since the secret agents don't exactly behave as MIBs are supposed to. Usually, they behave in the exact opposite way... And yes, they are more cool!

When I watched the movie last night, I was stuck by two things. One, I wasn't laughing so much anymore. Why? No idea. Maybe I'm older, maybe I'm through with the "funny Black sidekick" angle, maybe I remember the only twist element in the plot ("The Galaxy is in Orion's belt"). Instead, I found myself analyzing the meaning of the scene where Will tries to fill in a form at MIB headquarters, together with a bunch of marines. Is there some deeper meaning hidden away in that scene? Or is just me getting Freudian?

Two, despite this, the movie isn't bad, although I might yet draw that conclusion when I'm Tommy Lee Jones' age, waking up from a coma after 35 years. Or perhaps I'm just tired of the UFO subculture?

Although I no longer get laughing tics out of Will's character in sunglasses, I nevertheless give "Men in Black" four stars. If you are 20+, don't miss this classic sci fi comic flic. And remember: the Galaxy is in Orion's belt!

Men In Black on DVD-Special Edition. Jul 07, 2010
This was a very funny and entertaining movie (except for the slimy parts!) and I enjoyed it. It includes three of my favorite actors, Tommy Lee Jones, Vincent D'Onofrio and Will Smith. The special edition includes making of the movie-special effects, etc. and is a nice bonus. Definitely worth the money!

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Who can say anything bad about MIB Jun 25, 2010
It's very, very funny and it holds up. Even though you know what's coming, it doesn't matter...MIB is one of those films that wants you to say the punch line with it. And you will!

Save the world and have a good laugh Jun 14, 2010
We're used to seeing Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith save the world, but who'da thunk they'd make us laugh while they did it. Great cast of "real characters."

Turn your reality switch all the way off and enjoy.

Great modern classic Jun 12, 2010
Great movie for a great price. The quality is excellent with a few good features. This will be a movie that people will talk about for some time. Two great stars with a sense of humor that never gets old. I love having it in my collection.