Quick Reviews: Men in Black- International (2019)

Another attempt to return a dormant Will Smith Franchise to life?  Good luck with that.  Let's see how they did...

This Agent is a Hero, credited with stopping some Aliens known as The Hive back in 2016.

He's also kind of a jerk and not exactly good with following protocol.

This Agent is a new 'recruit' who actively tracked down the Agency to join it.

She's new, but eager and all about following protocol.

A new threat emerges at they are tasked with guarding a high-profile Alien while in London.

And yes, it is International because they go around the World.  And yes, this is a bit silly, considering that the premise already deals with Aliens from Outer Space.

When things go badly, the pair realize that they may have to work outside of the system.

Can they protect a dangerous artifact from all of the people that want it?

Can they stop the evil aliens of The Hive and save the Universe?

To find out, watch the Film.  It's now on Digital and DVD, so what's your excuse?

A perfectly-fine Film...but will you remember it?  The original MIB had a unique premise that elevated amongst other Summer Fare.  The second one was...well, it was more of the same, but barely-different.  The third Film introduced Time-Travel and freshened up the formula with new blood- mostly Josh Brolin.  This one introduces brand new Characters...but doesn't do that much to change the actual Plot formula.  They still try (and fail) to protect an important Alien.  They have to protect an artifact that the dying Alien gives them.  Said artifact makes them the target of a new Alien menace that has a unique power/quirk.  If you look at the Film on its own, it's fine.  The problem, of course, is that this is Men in Black 4 (if you don't count the Show), so...can you?  It is shot well, acted well and has good effects.  I do think it tends to rely more on CGI than previous Films, but that's where Films are at.  Pawny is a nice addition and I hope that something more comes from this.  The big draw here is obviously the reunion of Hemsworth and Thompson, who continue to work well together.  They definitely liven up even the most ho-hum of Scenes in the Film.  This isn't the strongest follow-up in the Series (for me, it's Part 3), but it is a solid Film.  Should it be looked upon as a failure?  No.  It's also not a Reboot, so please stop calling it that.  If nothing else, they knew how best to market the Film overseas...

A fun, enjoyable Film that hits all of the right marks.  Unfortunately, it doesn't do anything *that* inspired to make it stand out amongst the other 3 Films.