Men in Black

Stephen Thompson

If nothing else, the movies shortcomingsthe lack of a discernible plot, the fact that the titular men in black never seem to be in dangerare offset by its lightning quick pace. ( Read More )

Marc Savlov

Comparisons with Ghostbusters have been making the rounds, but Sonnenfelds film lacks the sheer joyful enthusiasm of that Ivan Reitman production. ( Read More )

Roger Ebert

Director Barry Sonnenfeld (The Addams Family and its sequel) shows a cheerful willingness in the movies first hour or so to completely cut loose from all conventions of dreary storytelling and simply let the story follow the laughs and absurdities. ( Read More )

Dave Kehr

But if the film does feel formulaic at times with a too transparent setup for sequels its also the sole summer blockbuster with a sharply defined comic tone. ( Read More )

Pawnys the funniest creation in a movie that often doesnt go far enough with its outlandish parade of bug eyed creations, as the effects populate the story with an anonymous parade of half baked creations. ( Read More )