Fun to watch, even if it is the third M:I:B

Rating: 8/10 (8 June 2012)

The success of the first "Men In Black" mostly relied on the wonderful chemistry between Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. The second M:I:B wasn't that great, but the magic between the two actors was enough to keep the film together. A third M:I:B makes one wonder whether another collaboration between Jones and Smith could deliver another nice flick in the series. The answer is yes. The one-liner exchanges and witty humor that the two share is once again fun to watch.
This "Men In Black" does not just rely on the wit of the two stars. There is a surprisingly good story that involves time travel, the 1960s, and a Young Agent K. Josh Brolin plays Young K to the hilt; his mannerisms and blunt attitude are dead-on. Jemaine Clemente does a tour de force as the villain, Boris The Animal. He is a mean, deranged nutjob that kills without a thought and shows no compassion. Like with the Bug in the first film, the make up artists make his appearance look all the more grotesque and menacing. The master in this movie is Michael Stuhlberg as the alien Griffin. His performance reminds me of a savant that is very gifted in foreseeing things. It is hard to not like his character. He has a wit and mild sense of humor that he delivers flawlessly.
Like the other M:I:B films, there are good special effects, comedy in the face of destruction, and a new vast array of alien species. The only problem I had with this M:I:B is the gratuitous violence. It is nothing that surpasses the PG-13 rating, but the body count and amount of destruction is much higher than both of the other films combined. And there are some pretty unpleasant scenes involving aliens, specifically in regards to food. This is just a fair warning in case anyone brings popcorn or sodas to their viewing of this movie. You'll never think of fish and dough the same again.
M:I:B 3 is a treat to watch. It is better than the second, but it is sacrilegious to say that it beats the original.