Undercover Brother (2002)
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Cast
as Undercover Brother
as Mr. Feather
as White She-Devil
as Conspiracy Brother
as Sistah Girl
as Lance
as The Chief
as Gen. Boutwell
as Mr. Elias
as Smart Brother
as The Man
as Roscoe
as Wendy
as Narrator
as Chuck
as Bonnie
as Chad
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as GFC Jingle Singer
as GFC Jingle Singer
as GFC Jingle Singer
as GFC Announcer
as Li'l UB
as Mr. UB
as Multiracial Receptionist
as Himself
as Golfer
as Golfer
as Golf Cart Guard
as Golf Cart Guard
as Bank Security Guard
as Bank Security Guard
as White She-Devil's Enforcer
as White She-Devil's Enforcer
as Fortress Security
as Fortress Security
as Fortress Security
as Fortress Security
as Fortress Security
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Critic Reviews for Undercover Brother
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It's breezily entertaining and culturally specific without resorting to gross-out jokes or cruelty.
Much of Undercover Brother plays as a funnier, if similarly addled, Bamboozled.
The film works no matter which side of the racial divide you're on, because nothing unites an audience quite like making fun of everyone.
Instead of packing an R-rated, politically incorrect punch, the film goes for the easy laughs without getting too raunchy or violent, and the result is mildly amusing but mostly mediocre.
Even the soundtrack selections are second- or third-hand.
Even during periods when the belly laughs subside, Griffin continues to keep it really amusing with his exuberant flair for physical comedy and mock-serious swagger.
Audience Reviews for Undercover Brother
Literally too funky to be believed, Undercover Brother is an over-the-top hilarious spoof of Blaxploitation and spy films. Not since "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" have I seen a send-up like this. There are shades of Shaft, Superfly, Huggy Bear, and more, along with James Bond-ish spectre-type "the man" to boot. Its loads better and hipper than Austin Powers: Goldmember.You'll laugh out loud over and over. Eddie Griffin is outstanding as the title character, and smart brother, conspiracy brother (Dave Chappelle), Sistah Girl, and White She-Devil will leave you in stitches. I didn't like Neil Patrick Harris' character, a lame white boy, much, but loved over the top nemesis Chris Kattan. Billy Dee Williams and James Brown add credibility to this hilarious parody. Its politically incorrect in the extreme so don't get offended by the catfight scene and other, just have fun. Final Advice: Long live the BROTHERHOOD, and stay away from the fried chicken!
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Undercover Brother: You mess with the 'fro, you got to go. It's an understatement to say that I'm disappointed with Undercover Brother. I had fun for about 20 minutes and then it gets old and it gets old quickly. That would be because it's a one-joke comedy and you can only hear a joke so many times before it's not funny anymore. The movie was way to mild also. If your going to go for a Blaxploitation type movie; then go for it. This being PG-13 destroys it in my eyes. This type of movie can't survive without without tons of violence, nudity, and profanity. That's just how it is. The movie does have some bright spots. It features a really good soundtrack. Eddie Griffin isn't horrible in the lead role, but Dave Chappelle and Neil Patrick Harris are the two actors to watch in this one. Denise Richards, while attractive, annoys the hell out of me no matter what she's in. I can't stand her. Basically Undercover Brother doesn't entertain me throughout. Yeah it's going to be stupid and I'm fine with that. But what it shouldn't be is dull and boring. After awhile it does become dull and it does become somewhat boring. It just can't maintain the laughs and that will kill a comedy every time.
Super Reviewer
this movie is hilarious. I love how racist it is. a great comedy. B+
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Undercover Brother Quotes
Anton Jackson/Undercover Brother: | Blackness confirmed. |
The Chief: | General Boutwell: This chicken is the b-o-m-b ! |
The Chief: | This chicken is the b-o-m-b ! |
Anton Jackson/Undercover Brother: | You mess with the 'fro, you got to go. |