Men in Black International review

Men In Black International

The fourth movie in the Men In Black series, originally based on a series of comics. The intro in Paris in 2016 effectively sets up the film. Agents T and H interrupting the almost engaged couple was a rather good moment of humour. Agent H being absent for a moment sets up some mystery as to what happened with Agent T, effectively setting up the main plot of the film. It also provides a bookend scene for the film (see below). The artistic styling for the Paris street is also interesting (more on that below too).

Then there is Molly, who realises that the world is more than it appears after she meets an alien who looks like a plush toy, and MIB agents neuralise her parents, but not her. The sequence that follows, where she grows up and tries to find out who was responsible was rather good. A great example of characterisation. The sequence where she follows the trajectory of a spacecraft and then sneaks into MIB headquarters shows that she's determined and is great at improvisation. As she states to Agent O, she found them.

She is soon sent to the London Branch, where Agent O says there is a problem. The introduction to MIB London, is done rather well (including the arrival via Hyperloop). Agent O's introduction to Agent H (and the others) is done rather well (even if it is reminiscent of Agent J in the first film.) Then there is Agent H, the playboy agent. (Not sure what to make of that, even if he succeeds at his mission.) That he's said to have changed since he and High T saved the world (with determination and their D7 Deatomisers), just adds to the set-up.

But there is a threat on the horizon (there always seems to be). A pair of gaseous aliens who appear in Marrakesh, and some kind of Hive race. The twins may be bland as antagonists, but that may be the point. The comedy is in the interactions with the alien prince who Agent H has to chaperone (along with an exhasperated Agent M). Not sure why the prince trusts Agent M over agent H with the weapon, but there it is. At least the death scene is moving. The intrigue in MIB London as H and M go on the run with that weapon is certainly interesting.

Who is the mole? That is the question. (Is it, Agent H? High T? Agent C? At this point in the film it could have been any of them, or another agent altogether). Again, a reminder of T and H saving the world at the Eiffel Tower (with determination and their D7 Deatomisers). To Marrakesh! The introduction of Pawney seems a little on the nose. (His culture includes a concept similar to Suppuku, we get it!) At least he is helpful to Agent M (see below). The chase scene through (and above) Marrakesh, was rather good.

The scenes at the island with the intergalactic arms dealer (whom Agent H had a 'dalliance' with) were rather good (including the call back to the start of the film). Then meeting High T at the edge of the island. (A repetition of how they saved the world.) Not until they get back to the London does Agent M realise something's wrong. High T? Back to Paris! Something's happening at the Eiffel Tower. Agent M realises that something happened that night three years before. T and H didn't save the world (with determination and their D7 Deatomisers).

High T is an agent of the Hive! And H was neuralised! At least this twist came out of nowhere (although the breadcrumbs had been laid, as to what might have happened). An interesting film. 8/10.