In Men in Black 3, our stylin’ duo, Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) and Agent J (Will Smith) is once again in a race to save the world. In this case, it’s from a super bad, one-armed alien-guy who’s so nasty that they had to build a high security prison for him, and him alone, on the moon. He breaks out after 40 years, and is ready to exact revenge on the man who put him there. By going back in time to kill K, dude can save his arm and avoid prison. Oh, and this will not only erase K from existence, but also eradicate the awesome shield that’s been protecting the Earth from full-scale alien attack all this time. To save K and Earth, Agent J has to travel back to the 60s to protect the young Agent K.
This premise does two really cool things. The first is revisiting the groovy 60s in Manhattan, and even getting to meet people like Andy Warhol, as portrayed by SNL's Bill Hader. The second is having James Brolin blow our minds with his portrayal of a young Tommy Lee Jones! So. Dead. On.
And how can I forget to mention the divine Ms. Emma Thompson as Agent O, who has taken over for the late Zed (Rip Torn) as head of the agency? Love. Her.
To me, this is an ideal sequel. The chemistry is still there, as is each actor’s distinctive comedic timing and delivery. It still has all the crazy aliens and action and special effects, but it’s also satisfyingly nostalgic, revealing more of the main characters’ backstories. And the 3D was actually cool for once -- seamlessly woven into the movie to enhance it, as opposed to just distract.
While I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, my 6-year-old did not. (Yes, I know it’s PG-13, but many action films are these days, so I slip him in on occasion. Sue me.) He watched the first one with no problem, but for some reason gave this one a thumbs-down, saying it was scary. I don’t know about your kids, but mine enjoys being a bit dramatic from time to time. Never once during the movie did he cover his face or grab my arm – and he certainly didn’t have nightmares or anything that night – yet, he panned it. I’m thinking it had more to do with the fact that they spent a bit more time telling the story than blasting aliens – and I suppose, to a kindergartener, that is pure horror.
Oh, but there’s definitely some cursing, so take that into consideration. Given how much we hear on radio and prime time TV these days, we’ve decided to take the “we don’t say that” disclaimer approach after hearing raw language, rather than put him in a bubble. But, to each his own.
Men in Black 3 is playing now in New Orleans. Visit here to get show times and location.
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