Men in Black 3

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Men in Black 3

PG-13

2012

1h 46m

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Adventure

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Even though agents J and K have been protecting the Earth from alien scum for many years, J still does not know much about his gruff partner. However, J soon gets an unexpected chance to find out what makes K tick when an alien criminal called Boris the Animal escapes, goes back to 1969, and kills K. With the fate of the planet at stake, J goes back in time and teams up with K's younger self to put things right.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

08/14/2019

MIB3 is entertaining but forgettable, even without a neuralizer!

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

11/09/2016

2/4

Let's give Smith, Jones and Sonnefeld a pass for going back to the well one too many times. But if they go for a MIB4, the pity party is over.

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Tim Grierson

Deadspin

02/12/2013

While it's a little thrown together, "Men in Black 3" seems focused on recapturing not just the style but also the soul of the original.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

07/20/2025

3/5

The third film, while unnecessary in the grand scheme of things, still succeeds in being effective summer entertainment.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

10/19/2022

2.5/4

Although not entirely successful in terms of restoring interest in the franchise or justifying yet another sequel after this one, it’s a diverting experience and, at best, better than the 2002 sequel.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

08/24/2022

2/5

There’s just not enough substance or humor.

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Harry H

@Movies10 Jul 20

I like this one more than the 2nd movie.

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Joseph C

@Movieman245 Apr 29

This one goes back to K's presence as an early agent. Josh Brolin plays him. J is once again played by Will Smith. This is a good wrap up to the mib trilogy but after that men in black international is extremely a waste.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Apr 15

Men in Black 3 is a good sequel that successfully brings new life to the franchise while staying true to what made the earlier films enjoyable. The time-travel storyline adds a fresh twist, giving the film more emotional depth than expected. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are once again strong as Agents J and K, with their chemistry still being the heart of the series. The younger version of K also adds an interesting dynamic that helps expand the story in a meaningful way. The film balances humor, action, and sentiment well, with some creative alien designs and entertaining set pieces. While the plot can feel a bit familiar at times, the emotional payoff toward the end gives it more weight than a typical sequel. Overall, it’s an entertaining and heartfelt continuation of the series that improves on the second film. I’d rate it a 7/10.

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Shivam C

@Shivamchaudhary952055 Feb 9

Josh Problem's acting was very good

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Brayden G

@DeadShotVibe802 Jan 26

Better than the second but the first is still the best

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Oaklee D

@ODie63 Jan 14

My second favorite film in the series.

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Synopsis

Even though agents J and K have been protecting the Earth from alien scum for many years, J still does not know much about his gruff partner. However, J soon gets an unexpected chance to find out what makes K tick when an alien criminal called Boris the Animal escapes, goes back to 1969, and kills K. With the fate of the planet at stake, J goes back in time and teams up with K's younger self to put things right.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Producer: Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald
Screenwriter: Etan Cohen
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Amblin Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, Parkes/MacDonald
Rating: PG-13 (Sci-Fi Action Violence|Brief Suggestive Content)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 25, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $179.0M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, SDDS, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)