Men in Black
After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth: the Men in Black. Agent K and new recruit Agent J find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies.
Critics Sentiment
James takes tests to join the Men in Black organization
MIB locks down all transportation as deadline approaches
The film drops significantly from the recruitment sequence high to the middle act transportation lockdown, losing nearly 2 points as reviewers noted the energy flagging.
Men in Black starts exceptionally strong with praised recruitment sequences and character introductions, maintaining high energy through the first half. The middle section experiences a notable dip as several reviewers mentioned the pacing dragging before recovering for a solid climactic battle and resolution.
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Tommy Lee Jones
Kay
Will Smith
Jay
Linda Fiorentino
Laurel
Vincent D'Onofrio
Edgar
Rip Torn
Zed
Tony Shalhoub
Jeebs
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Beatrice
Mike Nussbaum
Gentle Rosenburg
Jon Gries
Van Driver
Sergio Calderón
Jose
Carel Struycken
Arquillian
Fredric Lehne
INS agent Janus
Richard Hamilton
Dee
Kent Faulcon
1st Lt. Jake Jensen
John Alexander
Mikey
Keith Campbell
Perp
Ken Thorley
Zap-Em Man
Patrick Breen
Mr. Redgick
Becky Ann Baker
Mrs. Redgick
Sean Whalen
Passport Officer
Crew
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