Men in Black (1997)

This week on Shat the Movies , we're suiting up for Men in Black (1997), where aliens live among us, the government knows everything, and Will Smith learns the hard way not to touch the red button. Gene and Big D break down the perfect mix of sci-fi, comedy, and '90s cool, from Tommy Lee Jones' deadpan delivery to Vincent D'Onofrio's bug-eyed nightmare performance. Does this blockbuster still feel fresh, or is it just a relic of peak '90s attitude? Tune in and find out. 👇 Full movie info below 👇 Movie Summary: Men in Black (1997) is a sci-fi action comedy directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and based on the comic series by Lowell Cunningham. The film stars Will Smith as James Edwards, a street-smart NYPD officer recruited by a secret organization that monitors extraterrestrial activity on Earth, partnered with veteran agent K (Tommy Lee Jones). Featuring standout performances, cutting-edge visual effects, and a memorable score by Danny Elfman, the film was a massive box office hit. It won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and launched a successful franchise.

You can listen to Men in Black (1997) online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

Men in Black (1997) is an episode from Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review by Shat on Entertainment.

This episode is 01:05:17 long.

This episode was published on Mar 27, 2026.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.