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2 July 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
Protecting the earth from the scum of the universe morePlot:
Two men who keep an eye on aliens in New York City must try to save the world after the aliens threaten to blow it up. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 17 wins & 28 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(138 articles)
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Fun, memorable sci-fi comedy has lots of personality thanks to director, composer, and two lead actors. moreUS TV Schedule:
| Thur. July 16 | 10:00 PM | TBS | |||
| Fri. July 17 | 10:00 AM | TBS |
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(register to personalize)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tommy Lee Jones | ... | Kay | |
| Will Smith | ... | Ofcr. James Darrel Edwards III | |
| Linda Fiorentino | ... | Laurel | |
| Vincent D'Onofrio | ... | Edgar | |
| Rip Torn | ... | Chief Zed | |
| Tony Shalhoub | ... | Jack Jeebs | |
| Siobhan Fallon | ... | Beatrice | |
| Mike Nussbaum | ... | Gentle Rosenburg the Arquillian Jeweler | |
| Jon Gries | ... | Nick the Van Driver | |
| Sergio Calderón | ... | Jose | |
| Carel Struycken | ... | Arquillian | |
| Fredric Lehne | ... | INS Agent Janus (as Fredric Lane) | |
| Richard Hamilton | ... | D | |
| Kent Faulcon | ... | 1st Lt. Jake Jensen | |
| John Alexander | ... | Mikey |
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Rated PG-13 for language and sci-fi violence.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
98 minCountry:
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Denmark:11 | Iceland:12 | Netherlands:AL (1999 video rating) | Australia:PG (re-rating on appeal) (rejected) | UK:PG (cut) | Philippines:PG-13 | South Africa:10V | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:12 | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 | Ireland:12 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:7 | Sweden:11 | USA:PG-13Filming Locations:
54 Macdougal Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA moreFun Stuff
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The "known aliens" visible on the screen include Al Roker, Isaac Mizrahi, Danny DeVito, director Barry Sonnenfeld, Chloe Sonnenfeld (Barry's daughter), Sylvester Stallone, Dionne Warwick, Newt Gingrich, Anthony Robbins, George Lucas, and executive producer Steven Spielberg. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: As J is being shown the screen where they constantly observe the aliens, the clips on the screen are being endlessly looped. A screen close to the center, for instance, shows a man getting comfortable on a couch over and over again. moreSoundtrack:
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Agent K (Jones)'s partner retires, so he has to find a new one. Street cop Will Smith seems an unlikely contender to join this very special service and help K battle illegal aliens.
Barry Sonnenfeld's experience as a cinematographer put him in good stead for planning this quirky fun sci-fi comedy.
Men in Black is given life by Sonnenfeld's shot-choices, for greatest comic effect, terrific fun musical score by Danny Elfman, and two perfectly cast actors: Tommy Lee Jones' wry delivery and Will Smith's comic persona make for a movie with some real personality.
Vincent D'Onofrio is a memorable bad guy - especially when we don't have to look at his regular face.
A few death scenes will be too gruesome for kiddies, but once they're a certain age its bound to be one of their favourite movies. Such terrific imaginative fun.
10/10
Woman: "You here to make fun of me, too?' K: "No maam, we here at the FBI do not have a sense of humour we're aware of. May we come in?"