one sentence to comment on
a drowsy movie.
——DVDTalk.com The flaw of
" Men in Black 2" lies in the script. It is unbelievable that the script was written by Robert Gordon.
——If the "Apollo Herald"
compares the first "Men in Black" to banknotes, then this sequel is change, even though it's a little bit flicking, it can still clink in your pocket.
——The "Washington Post"
behind the scenes production
from the original team
Although the logo "MIB" of "Men in Black" in 1997 was extremely simple, it undoubtedly created an amazing box office myth. Its global box office exceeded 587 million U.S. dollars, and it had a burst of 85 million in 5 days after its release. The 1997 box office champion was none other than it. "Men in Black" is not only one of Columbia Pictures' hottest films, but also the first box office in film history. In addition, the success of "Men in Black" is not only reflected in commercial gains, it also introduces stylistic elements into the field of fashion, and then has a place in the world's popular culture.
Director Barry Sonnenfeld recalled: "I always thought that we were using various tricks to make a partner movie, and you would find a lot of science fiction elements in it. But the film unexpectedly won a good start. A week after it was released, I I have seen advertisements for three new films in the newspaper. The actors in the photos are all wearing sunglasses, and Will’s songs in the film are also resounding in the streets. Suddenly, everything related to "Men in Black" begins It’s so popular, it’s unbelievable.”
“We took our kids to the London premiere, and then we drove north,” said producer Walter F. Parks. “A few days later, we walked into a simple Although the tavern is in a remote area, we still heard the song of "Men in Black" on the radio. Only at that moment can you realize the influence of "Men in Black" everywhere."
In the sequel created by the original team, the positions of Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith are completely reversed. Producer Laurie Macdonald said: "After Tommy retires, Will has been born in black. The elite of the people. After Tommy returns to the team, Will must re-accept Tommy, because in Tommy’s eyes, Will will always be a child. Although our sequel inherits the first one, it uses completely different techniques."
"We are all different." Knowing that the first "Men in Black" ended with K's retirement, and this retirement means clearing the relevant memories in the brain. If we are lucky enough to shoot the sequel, the first problem that needs to be solved is how to get K back to the men in black. ," said producer Parks, "Barry keeps reminding us to get Tommy back."
In Sonanfeld’s eyes, many great comedy groups come together in a quiet and dynamic way, and Jones and Smith are just like that. . The biggest challenge in preparing for the sequel is to get the two actors together as soon as possible, because the comic effect between them is a key factor in the success of the film. "The first two weeks of the filming took place in New York, with only Will's shots," Sonanfeld recalled. "Later we shot the first scene of the two people together at Grand Central Station. When the work ended in the evening, Will grinned. He smiled and said to me, "K made J," meaning that without the K played by Tommy, there would be no J played by him. "
During the filming of "Men in Black", "Independence Day" was a huge success. As a result, Smith, who played the leading role, became a first-line action star, and when "Men in Black" was released, Smith became a first-class comedian. He said: “The Men in Black is a ZF organization that specializes in supervising and monitoring the activities of aliens on Earth. I think this idea is very cool. Those aliens are actually under our noses, and the existence of the Men in Black organization can explain those. It’s a puzzling strange thing.”
Jones said of the K in the sequel: “We did not describe the details of his life after retirement, but you will see that he is not happy. Even though he is an excellent postmaster , Is loved by people, but I suspect that he is not happy. This movie is just a brief introduction to this, the key is to let him return to the old industry, the audience can give full play to their imagination to fill the gap."
Laura Flynn Bauer is very happy to play the alien female devil in the film. She said: "When I got the role of Serena, I thought it was cool because I will become an alien in a popular blockbuster. , But I don’t know what it will mean. As a big fan of "Men in Black", I met handsome and elegant Will through a friend's introduction many years ago. The tacit understanding between him and Tommy is really amazing. I didn’t expect Working with Barry and the entire crew can be so fun. Barry is casual on set, joking with everyone, his comments are a bit brutal, and he always walks around in cowboy hats. Working with him is really fascinating. "
Smith has worked with Sonanfeld twice before this film, and he knows that no one is better at inspiring humorous performances than Sonanfeld. ""Men in Black" suits his taste," Smith said. "It is a real Soxhlet movie. When playing the characters in the film, Tommy and I adopted Barry's style, which is very similar to ours.
My own acting method is very different. In fact, the film is like its own, only the weird Barry can make the "Men in Black" movie." Jones believes that both Sonanfeld and Smith play a key role: "Actually I don't have any sense of humor. , So to create a funny and humorous comedy effect, I must be as close as possible to Will Smith and follow Barry’s words. "
There is no coolest, only
the image of a cooler man in black not only fully interprets the meaning of cool, but also It also had a huge and lasting impact on popular culture. Producer Parks said: "Don't underestimate the eyeball effect of a black suit, dark sunglasses and giant guns. It is closely related to many classic elements. This dress will remind people of American gunmen, federal agents, James Bond and the street. Patrolman. It's just that the moderate exaggeration that has been artistically processed has exceeded our expectations."
The weapons in "Men in Black 2" are deeply inspired by the agents' new equipment. Art director Bo Velch said: “The guns in this film are difficult to design, because a variety of gun shapes are common in other movies. They not only have to have various functions, but also have a unique shape, and they must be in harmony with the characters and the situation. We followed the characteristics of the characters in the first "Men in Black". Obviously, J played by Will Smith pays more attention to fashion than K played by Tommy Lee Jones, so in the sequel we must reflect J in the design. His personality, from his dress to his equipment, is more fashionable.” Under Virch’s meticulous design, the new blue-ray gun, proton rocket, three-barrel gun and giant bazooka became the highlights of the sequel.
In the first "Men in Black", J laughed at the style of the Ford LTD driven by K, so in this film, J finally got his wish and drove the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. Among all the sets in this film, director Sonanfeld's favorite is Worm Guy's bachelor apartment, because everything from the fluffy carpet to the chromed furniture reflects the nostalgic style of the 1960s.
Trivia
Famke Janssen was the first person to play Serena and had already participated in the filming of the film. Later, due to the death of his family, Janssen had to withdraw halfway through.
·The producer has removed the original screen of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center at the end of the movie due to the 9/11 incident.
The daughter of Tommy Lee Jones and the son of Will Smith have guest roles in the film.
Director Barry Sonnenfeld played the role of a man watching a TV show at home in the film.
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