Men in Black 3
Men in Black 3

Men in Black 3

2012Movie106 minEnglish

Agents J and K are back...in time. 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. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him - secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users74%
Director: Barry SonnenfeldGenres: Action, Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure

Plot Summary

Agent J travels back in time to 1969 to stop an alien assassin from killing a young Agent K and altering the future. He must navigate the past, confronting his partner's younger self and uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire Men in Black organization. J must race against time to correct the timeline and prevent Earth's destruction.

Critical Reception

Men in Black 3 was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its humor, surprising emotional depth, and strong performances, particularly from Josh Brolin as a young Agent K. It was seen as a significant improvement over its predecessor, revitalizing the franchise with a fresh story and engaging time-travel plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humor and engaging time-travel narrative.
  • Josh Brolin's performance as a young Agent K was a standout.
  • Considered a successful and enjoyable return to form for the franchise.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's humor and the successful attempt to reboot the series with a compelling storyline. Many enjoyed the chemistry between the cast and the visual effects.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Sci-Fi Film at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The production of Men in Black 3 was notoriously troubled, with initial filming experiencing significant delays and budget overruns, leading to the script being rewritten mid-production.

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4 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Men in Black 3'</em> is a good third entry for this series. I'm not someone who has any sort of connection to the first two films (which I've only seen once, over five years back too) so I was kinda expecting for this one to fall flat....
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Well it took ten years to try and recalibrate this franchise after the disappointing sequel, and to be fair - they have at least had a think about the story before rehashing the theme of the detective agency charged with policing the earth ...
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**This film knew how to honor and equal the first film.** Despite their popularity, the first two MIB films, from the turn of the century, are films I don't really like to watch. The first movie, from 1997, is still worth it, but the sec...
Gimly

Gimly

Personal low point in the series to me. Brolin does do a commendable job of playing a young Tommy Lee Jones, but the script doesn't deliver. Not only is it not a very good one, it just offers the same story. **Again**. This is three Men in ...