Mindless Entertainment

Rating: 8/10 (3 July 2002)

This is sort of the diet version of the first movie. Less movie, less story, less satisfying. It was entertaining in the mindless sense. It handed out clever humor and nifty special effects, but left wanting in story. You had to like the worm guys and especially the folks in the locker...particularly after the small twist at the end of the movie. And you had to appreciate the state-of-the-art special effects, but they do not a movie make by themselves. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones work well together like Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan do in the Rush Hour movies. However, I was disappointed in the depth of the role alloted to Lara Flynn Boyle. After her performance in Red Rock West, it is hard to imagine her taking such a lightweight role, other than for the big bucks that came with it. My recommendation is to rent it for a raining night when there is nothing else to do. This movie and a few snacks will quiet the kids and pass the time with some laughs.