Surprisingly enjoyable

Rating: Null/10 (20 March 2000)

I delayed from watching this movie for a LONG time. I've never been a Will Smith fan, and I'd been put off by the hype. I basically caught it on HBO when I had nothing better to do and was pleasantly surprised.
It's just a really fun movie. I like SFX films like this that present something close to reality, but just twist it a little bit to give us something a bit perculiar. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones make the perfect pair, it's easily Smith's best vehicle yet. Right before his ego got TOO big. Linda Fiorentino makes the most of her role too.
The visual effects are original and fun, and the story has enough momentum and impact to keep you interested for it's length, but at the same time doesn't take itself seriously at all. Men in Black is one of the few big budget Hollywood movies that I'd actually look forward to a sequel from.

7/10