Men in Black
“Men in Black” is a 1997 American science
fiction action comedy film. The film stars
Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith as
Agent K and Agent J, respectively.
They are part of a secret government
agency that monitors extraterrestrial life
on Earth. The agents are tasked with
keeping an eye on aliens in New York City
and must try to save the world after the
aliens threaten to blow it up.
The film is based on Lowell Cunningham’s
eponymous comic book series, which was
itself based on the “Men in black”
conspiracy theory. The film received
critical acclaim for its screenplay, action
sequences, and the performances and
chemistry between Jones and Smith. The
film grossed over $589.4 million
worldwide, becoming the third-highest-
grossing film of 1997.