" I am getting too old for this. I can only imagine how you feel."

Men in Black III

With the long awaited return of the franchise Agent J (Will Smith) and Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) return to monitor extraterrestrial life on earth. When a highly dangerous criminal, Boris The Animal (Jemaine Clement) travels back in time to 1969 and kills K, history is rewritten. J has no choice but to travel back in time himself to try and prevent Boris from killing his partner.

The concept seems more confusing than it really is and really how far a stretch is time travel from a series that thrives on the unbelievable. The film was exactly as I expected; funny, ridiculous and overall very enjoyable, however there were a few elements that were just a little off. For starters the chemistry between Jones and Smith wasn't really there. Smith was overly needy and Jones seemed liked he was annoyed for being dragged into another film. There is no doubt that Jones is a fine actor and has been for many years but as Roger Murtaugh famously said "I'm too old for this shit" and boy does Jones look it. I just hope he doesn't get dragged into a fourth movie.

The film definitely improved when Josh Brolin was introduced as the film returned to its familiar buddy comedy charm. Josh Brolin's performance of young Agent K is pitch perfect, it was evident even in the trailer his uncanny resemblance to Jones in particular his voice. Brolin will never receive the accolades that he deserves for his performance as this is a popcorn movie, however he really should be commended for his delivery. Will Smith is great as always delivering his sharp remarks which are especially effective in 1969 when racial prejudice was well and truly present.

As for the other characters, Agent O (Emma Thompson) has taken over control of Men in Black headquarters after the death of Agent Z (Rip Torn). Thompson doesn't feature much in the film however she is meant to be playing a character who is in her late sixties and for a woman who is only 53 the casting choice can only be seen as an insult. The villain known as Boris The Animal (Jemaine Clement) is introduced in spectacular fashion in the opening scene as the ruthless, spine shooting  antagonist. Clement really only had to provide his voice for the character, but the special effects team and Clements enthusiasm for the role, ensure Boris is one of the best villains from the franchise.

Given that the film is centered around the sixties the writers could have had a lot more fun with the era. Instead the time period is seen as more of an afterthought with significant events like the moon landing added in at the last minute. Overall the film felt a little out of touch with its predecessors, maybe the producers waited just a little bit too long to bring back the franchise.

There is no doubt that this sequel didn't need to be made, with the motives solely for profit. Yet I was still glad that it was, as the originals were so much fun. The film is worth seeing just for Brolin's performance and for Smith's return to the screen as he has been absent since Hancock. Men in Black III contains all the ridiculous antics that the saga is known for providing an enjoyable trip to the movies.