Men in Black II (2002)
Same planet. New scum.
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of the universe. It's been four years since the alien-seeking agents averted an intergalactic disaster of epic proportions. Now it's a race against the clock as Jay must convince Kay – who not only has absolutely no memory of his time spent with the MIB, but is also the only living person left with the expertise to save the galaxy – to reunite with the MIB before the earth submits to ultimate destruction.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 3 July 2002 |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Science Fiction |
| Director | Barry Sonnenfeld |
| Starring | Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith and Rip Torn |
| Runtime | 88 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 5.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 38% · Metacritic 49/100 · TMDB users 6.4/10 |
| Budget | $140 million |
| Box office | $445 million worldwide |
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What kind of watch this is
Men in Black II is an 88-minute action comedy where Will Smith’s agent must retrain a partner who has lost his memory. The film leans into its own premise, treating the return of a washed-up agent as a genuine logistical nightmare rather than a simple buddy reboot. Barry Sonnenfeld directs with a wink, letting the absurdity of the premise breathe without taking itself too seriously. It is a movie that knows it is a sequel and commits to the bit, trading the weight of the original for pure, unapologetic silliness.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes assigns a 38% approval rating based on 196 reviews, with an average score of 5.3/10. Metacritic lands on 49 out of 100 from 37 reviews, categorizing the reception as mixed. The critical consensus notes the film lacks the freshness of the first, recycling elements with mixed results. A. O. Scott of The New York Times found it pleasant enough within its trivial scope, crediting Rick Baker’s alien designs. The Hindu called it worth viewing once. Digital Media FX praised the spaceships but criticized the blue-screen backgrounds. Entertainment Weekly noted the enlarged roles of the Worm Guys benefited the tiring franchise.
How it did with audiences
It cost $140 million and took in $442 million worldwide, a margin that keeps the lights on without starting a war. On TMDB, users rate it 6.4 out of 10, a score that suggests the fun was loud but the plot was quieter.
What came next for the cast
Tommy Lee Jones went from Batman Forever to No Country for Old Men. Will Smith moved from Independence Day into a string of blockbusters like I Am Legend. Rip Torn slid from The Insider into comedic territory with DodgeBall. The credits list these shifts. They do not prove Men in Black II caused any of them. Careers often take turns no one planned.
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Sources
- Men in Black II on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q156597 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
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