Tightly directed sequel: clever dialogue, brisk pacing, tongue-in-cheek irreverence, and relentlessly good-hearted fun

Rating: 9/10 (23 December 2002)

Tightly directed sequel with clever dialogue, brisk pacing, tongue-in-cheek irreverence, and relentlessly good-hearted fun. Humor is often low but rarely actually raunchy.
Will Smith in seemingly effortless performance characterized by flawless comedic timing.
Tommy Lee Jones as amnesiac postal worker who none-the-less retains all of his Agent K character and asperity.
Rip Torn is, again, reliably wry and capable in his supportive role.
Tony Shaloub in deservedly expanded role, over-the-top funny.
Lara Flynn Boyle is delightfully naughty as good-humored alien villain.
Rosario Dawson: her performance rings true, and she positively glows. First time I've seen her; won't be the last if I have anything to say about it!
This movie joins the first MIB on my list of Surefire Laughers. In my opinion, it is better than the original.