Blu-ray Release: Men in Black II

Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: May 1, 2012
Price: Blu-ray $19.99
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment


Timed to the theatrical release of the third movie in the science-fiction franchise, the high-definition Blu-ray debut of Men in Black II comes with a bunch of special features, although no new ones.

The 2002 film reteams Will Smith (Hancock) and Tommy Lee Jones (Captain America: The First Avenger) as the Men in Black, agents tasked with keeping the peace among all the aliens that live in the world. In their second adventure, they take on a renegade Kylothian monster, Serleena, disguised as a lingerie model (Lara Lynn Boyle, TV’s The Practice), who is searching for The Light of Zartha and has it out for Rosario Dawson (Zookeeper).

Tony Shalhoub (TV’s Monk), Patrick Warburton (TV’s Rules of Engagement), Rip Torn (American Cowslip) and David Cross (TV’s Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret) also star in the comedy movie.

Men in Black 2 Blu-ray boxRated PG-13, Men in Black II was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, who also helmed the original film in the series as well as the new Men in Black III.

The Blu-ray contains these special features, all of which were also on the Men in Black II Two-Disc Special Edition DVD released in 2002:

  • director’s commentary
  • alternate ending
  • blooper reel
  • “Rick Baker: Alien Maker”
  • “Barry Sonnenfeld’s Intergalactic Guide to Comedy”
  • Creature featurettes
  • Serleena animatic sequence
  • multi-angle scene deconstructions
  • music video for “Black Suits Comin’ (Nod Ya Head)” by Will Smith.
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About S. Clark

Sam Clark is the former Managing Editor/Online Editor of Video Business magazine. With 19 years experience in journalism, 12 in the home entertainment industry, Sam has been hooked on movies on since she saw E.T. then stared into the sky waiting to meet her own friendly alien. Thanks to her husband’s shared love of movies, Sam reviews Blu-ray discs in a true home theater, with a 118-inch screen, projector and cushy recliners with cup holders.