samedi 27 août 2016

Men in Black — Still extremely entertaining sci-fi even after all these years — 8*/10

  • Overall: Great entertainment, very original with lots of fun and action. Just a few CGIs that are getting a bit old.
  • Who is it for? Anyone looking for some really interesting sci-fi who don't mind a few shots that look their age.
  • Synopsis & informationhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119654/
  • Known actors: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Vincent D'Onofrio, Linda Fiorentino and Rip Torn.
  • Setting: 1997, New York City.
  • Style: High action sci-fi comedy.
  • Pacing: Fast with a few very short breathers.
  • Intro: The bug flight is annoying after the first time, but the rest is great and gets you right in and very intrigued without giving away too much. Don't like the in-studio look, but it's a style.
  • Story: You settle in this weird unknown parallel universe with style and fun, then the action starts and it gets even funnier with a lot of action. Very stylish. Nice intrigue.
  • Ending: Solid. Loved it. Special effects getting a bit old here and there.
  • Epilogue: Funny. Like it.
  • Dialogs: Very funny with lots of words.
  • Characters: Very well done, nice depth, if simple.
  • Acting: Great, if a bit too slick for Smith, but it's a solid style and funny. D'Onofrio is amazing.
  • Special Effects: Most hold the road still, while others show their age. Can be appreciated anyway.
  • Score: Nice and weirdly nice, by the great Danny Elfman.
  • Afterthoughts: In the years following its debut, it was always a great watch, extremely entertaining. It was a hit. Now, it's still nice to watch, because it's a good movie, but the CGIs do get a bit old.