Not at all bad for the third in a series!

Rating: 7/10 (11 November 2012)

When MIB first came out, the premise was brilliant, funny and really different. Usually second and third installments don't live up to the expectation of the first film and in this instance that is still the case, but only by a short way. This, as a third outing for the MIB duo, lived up to the trailers and is one of the best sequels I've seen for a long time. It's not as good as the first one, sure, but isn't at all bad. The jokes aren't so funny, or new, and Will Smith isn't as "Will Smith" as usual but the content of the story makes up for that.
This is about time travel, which I always like. The SFX were excellent - especially all the different aliens - and the homages/references to famous people always make me laugh. Did you know all models are from the planet Glamouria? Anyway, I digress. Time travel. It's about time travel and that part of the action is cleverly done. I liked how there was more heart and soul to this one, and we learn a little about Agent K. Emma Thompson was rather good, but I think my favourite character was the charming and cute Griffin, played by Michael Stuhlbarg, as an alien who sees many future permutations all at the same time. I think he brought the comedy to the film instead of Mr Smith! I don't know whether this is the last one that is being done, but if it is it ends well. There is scope for another one, of course, but I think it's a little tired now. The jokes and the patter has been done and there was little that was new, particularly. Yes I enjoyed it, and would even see it again but it's not brilliant but certainly a good evening's entertainment. Now, where is Bad Boys III?