Utterly Forgettable

Rating: 5/10 (7 July 2002)

"Men in Black II" is so lightweight that it doesn't merit a lengthy review, so I'll keep it brief.
This movie was a big disappointment. Its main problem? It's not funny. About 95% of the jokes fall flat and Frank the talking dog gets annoying after only a short time on screen. I know what to expect from blockbuster sequels, so I didn't go into the theater expecting an "L.A. Confidential" style plot or "American Beauty" level acting. But I do want it to deliver where it should: in comedy, in pyrotechnics and special effects.
"MiB II" fails in all three areas. It also took WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too long to get to Tommy Lee Jones. Hard to believe, considering this movie is about 85 minutes long, but the filmmakers pull it off. This sequel lacks all the charm and originality of the original, which I heartily enjoyed.
In the end, this movie proves to waste two thoroughly likeable characters as they spit out an endless series of lame jokes. Based on early box office returns, this movie is going to be huge. But if you've not yet seen it, I say wait for the video.
Rating: 5/10