J and K pursue and rescue Griffin, acquiring the ArcNet. After overcoming some disbelief, J manages to convince young K and others of just who he is and why he's there. This was slightly lower than the opening days of its predecessors. Tony Shalhoub has an uncredited cameo as a 1960s Newsdealer. The song "Back in Time" by rapper Pitbull, which was not included on the film's soundtrack album but accompanies the end credits of the film, was released as a single on March 26, 2012. [51][52] It was in first place at the box office outside North America for two consecutive weekends. If it's a total failure, then it was a really stupid idea. Agent J travels in time to M.I.B. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Men in Black 3 Species Archanans are multi-dimensional beings with the ability to see an infinite number of alternate timelines and possible futures happening at the same time. The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. [48] The opening weekend audience was 54 percent male and 56 percent over the age of 25. Featured News. 37. [17] A third writer, Jeff Nathanson, was hired in November 2010 to rewrite the segment of the script that takes place in 1969. A police officer joins a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth. Fishbowl space helmets, guys with space suits with ribbed things on it, exposed brains, [and] bug eyes. Special effects artist Rick Baker created the practical aliens and prosthetic makeup for the film, reprising his role from the previous two Men in Black films. Taking its cue from Shrek Forever After, MIB 3 takes on a tired concept (time travel in this case) if only to acknowledge the failure of its dull sequel and take us back to a different era allowing us to view the franchise from an unsullied angle. Griffin, who can see all possible future timelines and outcomes, senses Boris is coming and flees, but tells J and K where to meet him so he can give them the ArcNet. Filming shut down for several months. It is the third installment in the Men in Black films series which in turn is loosely based on the comic book series The Men in Black by Lowell Cunningham. "[61], Director Paul Thomas Anderson praised the film, saying, "It was [expletive] great. (Columbia Pictures, 2012) Alien baddie Boris the Animal’s motorcycle is half creature, half machine, harmoniously blended together. Men in Black 3 Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Yao Ming and Tim Burton make uncredited cameo appearances as aliens on the TV monitors. 3. Link your DIRECTV account to Movies Anywhere to enjoy your digital collection in one place. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. Still teamed up with the laconic Agent K (wrinkly Tommy Lee Jones) he is no closer to cracking his older partners deadpan demeanour but their relationship issues take a back seat when a nemesis from Kay's past, Boris the animal, turns up to exact revenge for having been imprisoned on the moon 40 years ago. 3 / 5 stars 70% 68%. Using plenty of the wide angle camera work that gave him fame as the Coen's favourite lenser, the resulting imagery should work wonders for those who decide to pay extra and catch the film on 3D (converted). After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas is going to impact Earth in less than a month, NASA recruits a misfit team of deep-core drillers to save the planet. "[60] Rafer Guzman of Newsday wrote, "the franchise is no longer the zenith of blockbusterism, and the gooey effects from Hollywood veteran Rick Baker look overly familiar, but Men in Black 3 remains an amiable comedy with some fondly familiar faces. In “Men in Black 3,” director Barry Sonnenfeld returns to direct the threequel in the franchise he began. 's early days in 1969 to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history. It was released fifteen years after the original Men in Black (1997) and ten years after the first sequel, Men in Black II (2002). List of Songs. 11m. He changes when the person he saves helps him improve his public image. He confronts K and his partner Agent J, and tells him he is "already dead". An advertisement for 'The Incredible Speaking Pug' can be seen as Agent J enters Coney Island during his time in 1969. Agent J travels in time to M.I.B. MIB 3 grossed $179 million in the US and Canada, and $445 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $624 million. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. K attaches the ArcNet to the rocket and it is deployed successfully when the rocket launches, with old Boris incinerated by the rocket exhaust. In. Watch the full movie online. [12] As of March 2010, Will Smith remained undecided whether to join the film or another, The City That Sailed. In Men in Black 3, Agents J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) are back... in time. Read Less. Boris the animal is also a return to series villains being screwball and menacing in equal measure (remember Vincent D'Onofrio?) Men in Black III on DVD November 30, 2012 starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement. ", Title: Two loose-cannon narcotics cops investigate the flow of Ecstasy into Florida from a Cuban drug cartel. Rick Baker appears in a cameo as the Brain Alien. His elaborate plan takes him back in the past, to the day he was caught, and sets ripples in the present, where K no longer exists and a different reality results. Men in Black 3. '"[63], Before its production with different leads, both Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones said that they would "consider" appearing in a fourth film. Men in Black 3 (alternatively Men in Black III, and stylized as MIB³) is a 2012 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin. I'm a sucker for that stuff. 's early days in 1969 to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history. [28][29] Filming was done in April 2011 in the Morris Park section of The Bronx. [3] Unadjusted for inflation, it is the highest-grossing film in the series. 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Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. "Was it responsible? They meet Griffin at Shea Stadium, after which he is captured by Boris. Its highest-grossing openings were recorded in China ($21.7 million), and Russia and the CIS ($16.9 million). "[58] A. O. Scott of The New York Times also gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars and commented, "Men in Black 3 arrives in the multiplexes of the world with no particular agenda. With the help of Griffin (Michael Stuhlbarg), a being who can see all timelines, they track Boris down. 2012 104 min PG-13 Comedy, Action/Adventure, Science Fiction Feature Film 4K. Griffin shows a skeptical colonel the future, revealing to him the importance of their mission, and he assists them in getting to the launch site. [33] For the 1969 scenes, a 1964 Ford Galaxie was used as the MIB's official car. Let’s face it, just seeing a Men in Black sequel up on the big screen in 2012 feels like something of a time warp experience. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Knowing from the Agency's records Boris will commit a murder at Coney Island in 1969, J travels back in time to July 15, 1969, to kill Boris. However, he is arrested by young K, who takes him to MiB Headquarters and prepares to neuralyze him, but decides at the last minute to investigate his claims that he traveled from the future to stop Boris. [45] During its three-day opening weekend, it topped the box office with $54.6 million, which was higher than the opening weekends of the two previous films. ‘A miracle is what seems impossible but happens anyway.’ – Griffin (Men in Black 3) Click To Tweet ‘The bitterest truth is better than the sweetest lies.’ – Griffin (Men in Black 3) Click To Tweet ‘Don't ask questions you don't want to know the answer to.’ - Agent J (Men in Black 3) Click To Tweet . and Rick Baker's excellent makeup effects are both incredible and revolting. comment. J and K are in the car after Zed's funeral. "[62], Rene Rodriguez of The Miami Herald gave the film 1 out of 4 stars and stated, "Men in Black 3 is so dull and empty, it's the first movie that has ever made me think 'Thank God this is in 3D. As the agents climb up the rocket's launch tower, they are attacked by both Borises. [72] On April 13, 2016, the movie was officially announced and revealed to be titled MIB 23. K shoots off young Boris's left arm, knocking him off of the tower while also restoring the timeline. [38][39] The trilogy was released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 5, 2017.[40]. The MIB duo of Agent Jay (Will Smith) and Agent Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) are back in action. Why is Agent J the only one who remembers K in the new Timeline? 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When he does so, Agent J (Will Smith) realizes that the timeline has been changed and he too travels back to July 15, 1969, the day before Agent K is killed. In 2012, an alien criminal named Boris the Animal, a Boglodite, escapes from a maximum-security prison on the Moon to take revenge on Agent K, who shot off his left arm and captured him in 1969. Great special effects, surprising amount of heart. [23] Filming was ultimately split into two parts, the first taking place from November until about Christmas 2010; the filmmakers announced shooting would begin again in mid-February, but it was delayed until April. When the world is threatened by an evil alien, Ag "[54] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 58 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews. Men in Black 3 gets off to a shaky start, but its time travel storyline puts it back on track and it ends up being an entertaining outing with unexpectedly strong performances. A spin-off film in the series, Men in Black: International, was released on June 14, 2019. 's early days in 1969 to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history. J has to then literally time jump (off the Empire State building no less) and fix the past for normalcy to return in the present.Directly Barry Sonnenfeld seems to find his groove once again with the zany and icky shenanigans that put him on the map with the original. Measuring an impressive 114 1n. With a budget of over US $215 million, it is not only one of the most expensive films made but also the most expensive comedy film made as of 2021. [10] By October 2009, Etan Cohen had been hired to write the screenplay. The film is the sequel to the 2002 film Men in Black II released on May 25, 2012, almost ten years after its predecessor and fifteen years after the release of the original Men in Black. As for the best releases for the week, ParaNorman is the only real contender for Pick of the Week. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization. garykmcd. 149 of 196 people found this review helpful. They don't know which future will specifically come true since they are happening all at once. The film is the sequel to the 2002 film Men in Black II released on May 25, 2012, almost ten years after its predecessor and fifteen years after the release of the original Men in Black. It isn't exactly a persuasive argument for the continuation of the franchise, but Men in Black III is better than its predecessor and manages to exceed expectations. [70][71] James Bobin was announced as director in 2016. Men in Black 3 also made more at the box office than the rest of the first run releases made combined, so there will likely be a huge gap between the first and second best selling new-release of the week. Robert Moses State Park, Field 2, Long Island, New York, USA. [50] It made $135.3 million on its opening weekend from 85 territories. [11] Sonnenfeld read the script and started working on it in January 2010. A rotating cast of screenwriters tried to fix a screenplay that was … (2012). Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence, and brief suggestive content, Moana Animated Series Is Coming to Disney+ in 2023, ‘Star Trek’ & ‘Iron Fist’ Star Alice Eve Signs With Silver Lining Entertainment, ‘Synchronic’ Review: Anthony Mackie Gets Unstuck in Time in a Messy but Fascinating Temporal Thriller, Top 25 Highest Grossing Alien Invasion Movies, What to Watch: Our Most-Anticipated 2013 Releases, Best 21st Century Sequel of a 20th Century Original, Most Impressive Special Effects of the 1990's, Some Jerk with a Camera: Back to the Future: The Ride - Part III. [30] Parts of Coney Island, in Brooklyn, had parking and filming permits posted for April 24 and May 2–4, 2011, production dates for what the permits titled MIB3. 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