Back In "Black"

Rating: 9/10 (13 July 2002)

Many excellent movies have sequels, but few of those sequels are worthy of their originals. I found "Men In Black II" one of the few that was good enough to follow its predecessor. It's as visually stimulating as "MIB1," and rather cleverly written and surprising! One highlight is the opening, in which a TV show sets the prologue with intentionally bad special effects. Another is Frank the Pug's extended screen time. And be prepared for Michael Jackson's cameo! I enjoyed Johnny Knoxville as space villainess Serleena's henchman Charlie and Scrad. All the aliens provided an eye-popping freak show! So enjoy "MIB2," and then have a good look at the night sky. What will you see then?