Hello Readers,
Thank you, Julia and Titan Books, for sending me a copy
of MIB Movie Novelisation by R. S. Belcher for free in exchange for an honest
review.
Spoiler-free
This was another book I jumped at the chance to review
just for the nostalgic feels. I was four when the first Men in Black movie came
out so I think I saw this for the first time around the 2000 and I loved it, it
was my bedtime movie for aged (Thank for the input Mother Goose). I know the
second and third film aren’t as popular as the first but anything that wants to
develop the MIB universe is worth taking a chance on in my opinion.
I will have my little running rant with retelling's and
movie novelisations and then we will jump straight in. Remember that this is
the official movie novelisation it’s a companion, not a retelling or different
story. This book expands upon the film and gives us a better understanding of
what happened during the film. Perhaps the best of these are glimpses into the
thoughts of the characters, we also get the added bonus of learning more about
Agent H (Chris Hemsworth’s character) through a prequel short story.
The Men in Black protect us against extra-terrestrial
violence and have always protected the Earth from the worst scum of the
universe (yes, I am going to see how many of the song lyrics I can put into
this post). In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global
threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organisation. (No spoilers) Like
come on you have one of the best jobs in the world and you’re going to throw it
all way. Also, just a reminder the good guys dress in black and they are our
first, last and only line of defence, Against the extra-terrestrial violence.
Forget Roswell the MIB know what they’re doing. This book does what any
respectable move novelisations is supposed to do… it develops and complements
the original source.
Quick film round up and then well be onto the book MIB:
International is set within the universe of the previous three Men in Black
films. The film features a star-studded
cast including Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Emma Thompson and Liam
Neeson. They really went all out in developing the story and bring in a
wonderfully talented cast.
Men in Black: International has added some modern tweaks
to the franchise's premise, but puts more focus on the comedic chemistry of its
leads that’s translated through the pages of the book beautifully. Thankfully the book doesn't waste viewers'
time reintroducing the entire world of Men in Black, to its readers, instead,
it builds upon what came before.
Men in Black: International introduces some interesting
ideas about the organization's role in brokering peace between Earth and numerous
alien races, Protecting key alien artefacts and The Men in Black's role in the
universe. There are enough new ideas in International to set it apart from
previous films in the franchise, in my opinion, it’s the leading duo that is
important to the film's success.
I honestly really enjoyed this book, all I have left to
say Here come the Men In Black, Galaxy defenders.
L x
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