Time travel is such a well known theme and its been used so often in science fiction that we stop caring eventually, but MIBIII takes it to a whole new level. Engaging, stupendous and hilarious, courtesy of Will Smith, the movie wraps you into its own little world for about 106 minutes.
In the past two movies, Agent K has always been viewed as an anal and self righteous person who depicts a strange and misplaced sense of humor and a very narrow range of emotion, but in this movie, we get to see him in an all new avatar. Not only is he funny and charming, he is also so full of emotion that just like Agent J, I kept asking "What the hell happened to you man?". His affair with Agent O (the future head of the MIB organization) is so adorable and the fact that he discusses it so openly with J makes him more human than he's ever been shown to be. His reactions to the events that occur towards the end were so touching and made me love K all the more.
Agent J (Will Smith) never for one moment turned it down a notch with his comedic timing. Be it the anti racist comments or the snide remarks he makes to the people he inflicts the neuralyzer. He's so lovable and at the same time, I was moved by his performance towards the end when he has his moment of discovery. J's attachment to his reticent partner makes him all the more precious because not only does he time travel, he becomes the friend that K always seems to have needed. I was left feeling a little sad for him yet at the same time, I was so proud of him for having the guts to do the time he believed was right.
Possibly my favourite character in this movie was Griffin the Arkanian. He has alien abilities to predict a wide range of possible futures. He is entirely adorable and it's amusing to see him mull over the possibilities. He reminded me of an elf from Santa Claus' workshops. His pure innocence and truthful nature blew me away, yet at the same time, he's clever and calculating. The screenwriters sure did a good job in giving him all the good and memorable lines. Also, hats off to Michael Stuhlbarg who played this role, his delivery of the lines suited the character so well, it seemed like he was made just to play the role of Griffin. He made me believe in miracles again with that one line he said seeming completely doped "A miracle is something that seems impossible, but happens anyway".
The movie's villain, Boris "the animal" was also hilarious, yet at the same time frightening. He has his blonde moments and sometimes I thought the director just enjoyed making him look silly. His vengeful nature along with the fact that his past self is so full of himself, makes him strangely human, although the arachnid friend of his which crawls right into his hand makes him spookily other worldly. Nicole Scherzinger disappoints with her role as Boris' slutty girlfriend who's let go on the moon as Boris makes his dramatic escape.
Overall, I found the movie really good! The special effects were brilliantly done and the action sequences were well choreographed. Not only did I enjoy the movie, my 76 year old grandmother found the movie equally amusing. Moreover, there was an actual storyline which could be followed. Call it a blast from the past, but this sequel seemed to be as good as the original.
In the past two movies, Agent K has always been viewed as an anal and self righteous person who depicts a strange and misplaced sense of humor and a very narrow range of emotion, but in this movie, we get to see him in an all new avatar. Not only is he funny and charming, he is also so full of emotion that just like Agent J, I kept asking "What the hell happened to you man?". His affair with Agent O (the future head of the MIB organization) is so adorable and the fact that he discusses it so openly with J makes him more human than he's ever been shown to be. His reactions to the events that occur towards the end were so touching and made me love K all the more.
Agent J (Will Smith) never for one moment turned it down a notch with his comedic timing. Be it the anti racist comments or the snide remarks he makes to the people he inflicts the neuralyzer. He's so lovable and at the same time, I was moved by his performance towards the end when he has his moment of discovery. J's attachment to his reticent partner makes him all the more precious because not only does he time travel, he becomes the friend that K always seems to have needed. I was left feeling a little sad for him yet at the same time, I was so proud of him for having the guts to do the time he believed was right.
Possibly my favourite character in this movie was Griffin the Arkanian. He has alien abilities to predict a wide range of possible futures. He is entirely adorable and it's amusing to see him mull over the possibilities. He reminded me of an elf from Santa Claus' workshops. His pure innocence and truthful nature blew me away, yet at the same time, he's clever and calculating. The screenwriters sure did a good job in giving him all the good and memorable lines. Also, hats off to Michael Stuhlbarg who played this role, his delivery of the lines suited the character so well, it seemed like he was made just to play the role of Griffin. He made me believe in miracles again with that one line he said seeming completely doped "A miracle is something that seems impossible, but happens anyway".
The movie's villain, Boris "the animal" was also hilarious, yet at the same time frightening. He has his blonde moments and sometimes I thought the director just enjoyed making him look silly. His vengeful nature along with the fact that his past self is so full of himself, makes him strangely human, although the arachnid friend of his which crawls right into his hand makes him spookily other worldly. Nicole Scherzinger disappoints with her role as Boris' slutty girlfriend who's let go on the moon as Boris makes his dramatic escape.
Overall, I found the movie really good! The special effects were brilliantly done and the action sequences were well choreographed. Not only did I enjoy the movie, my 76 year old grandmother found the movie equally amusing. Moreover, there was an actual storyline which could be followed. Call it a blast from the past, but this sequel seemed to be as good as the original.
Great analysis Shrutz.. Forgot to mention though a sequel anybody who had not seen the earlier episodes could also enjoy.. But the moon rocket scene and implantation of device requires one to shut off the grey matter
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