Men in Black III
Men in Black III is perfectly fine summer fare featuring a Will Smith at the top of his game.
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Starring: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones
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A fresh and zesty debut from the fun-loving Dublin act
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