Dark fun.

Rating: 8/10 (3 November 2003)

From the director of "Addams Family" and "Addams Family Values," comes a dark comedy/sci-fi featuring two of America's most loved actors.
This movie is anything but a let down. The intelligent darkly comedic aspects of this movie are both clever and witty. While the science in this movie is a little lacking, the action and comedic elements are highly effective.
I found the performances to be solid and well-delivered. Tommy Lee Jones could not give a bad performance, even if his director was Mick Garris! It simply is not IN him to do so. Will Smith...well, I'm not really a fan of Mr. Smith. In my opinion, he is the single-most over-rated, ego-inflated figure in the industry. I'm neither a fan of his work, nor his over-inflated pay checks. That not withstanding, his performance in this movie was quite good, and even I could enjoy it.
The direction was wonderful, the creativity of the aliens was imaginative and astounding, and the plot was quite inspired.
We found the finished product to be an instant and welcome addition to our "comic book" collection.
PLOT: A new "bug" has come to town, and it's terrorizing Manhattan in a brand new Edgar suit. It is up to K and his unseasoned partner J to determine why he is here on Earth, and to foil his evil plan.
It sounds far more campy than it is. The superior direction and ultimate polished execution never allowed this work to cross that line. And while it is delivered with tongue-in-cheek humor, the darker aspects cloak the levity in a fine darkling gossamer shroud.
I highly enjoy this production, from all angles of a critical eye.
It rates an 8.4/10 from...
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