A review

Rating: 7/10 (8 July 2002)

As far a sequels go, Men in Black II isn't bad, but it fails to captivate and amuse the audience like the original film did.
The film is packed with whiz-bang computer aliens and plenty of jokes, but the film just seemed like a re-hash of the first. It never seemed like the film was exploring new territory in the Men in Black universe. Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Rosario Dawson give good performances throughout the film, but the plot is often hard to follow. Sadly, this film falls short because of the excellent quality of the original Men in Black. When you are watching the sequel, you can't help but wonder how good it could have been.
Still, it provides (at times) good, if forgetable, entertainment and should be seen by anyone who enjoyed the original. **