Guest Report post Posted June 1, 2002 Well, I saw Undercover Brother tonight, and I actually liked it. I'm usually not a fan of these kind of comedies, but I enjoyed it more than most, and found it funnier and smarter than I expected. As is the case in these movies, some parts are so stupid, they aren't funny and you want to roll your eyes, but some parts were funny, and some were extremely funny. My eyes were watering at certain moments. I really like Eddie Griffin, although he hasn't made any movies I enjoyed that much, this was a good vehicle for him. I can see a sequel in the future, and Undercover Brother being a "black Austin Powers" kind of deal. Anyway, not bad. If you like silly comedies, you may want to check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted June 1, 2002 Is Dave Chappelle in much of the movie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 1, 2002 Yeah, he is in it quite a bit, and he was pretty funny too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shlidgn90 Report post Posted June 1, 2002 i saw this movie last night too. ther are some memorable lines like behind every good black man: is the police. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mark4steamboat Report post Posted June 1, 2002 LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Invader3k Report post Posted June 1, 2002 I'm surprised to hear a good review about this one from anybody. I'm sorry, the previews I've seen of it make it look absolutely retarded. It looks like a cross between "Austin Powers", "Scary Movie", and every stupid black comedy to come out in the last ten years. Maybe when I was in high school I would've wanted to see it...but now...no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 1, 2002 It got 74% at RottenTomatoes.com, so the critics seem to like it a lot, which even suprised me. It's not a gross out comedy like Scary Movie, and it's smarter than the average "goofy" comedy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Black Lushus Report post Posted June 3, 2002 David Chappelle and Neil Patrick Harris were gold in this movie... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 7, 2002 this movie was fuckin hilarious, there were very few stupid lines, it was golden. --Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted June 7, 2002 I just saw it today, and although it was MUCH better than I thought it would be, it was still wildly inconsistent. Also, I had no idea there would be so much racial humor, but it's OK because it's against white people, right? Also, the surprise with Lance when they're escaping The Man's compound was totally unexpected and very enjoyable, and I probably already posted a fat enough spoiler by even mentioning it, but that's probably my favorite part of the movie. Without going all the way and spoiling it, everyone else who's seen the film should know what scene I'm talking about. Also, I hate to say it, but the intro of the film wasn't laugh-out-loud funny, but very ironic funny seeing as how it's true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted June 8, 2002 Funny ass movie. Also, I had no idea there would be so much racial humor, but it's OK because it's against white people, right? So I guess all of the stuff about black people in the movie was true? Also, I hate to say it, but the intro of the film wasn't laugh-out-loud funny, but very ironic funny seeing as how it's true. The Fried Chicken commercial was pretty accurate as well. That commercial was something that I always complain about to anyone who will listen. How come every commercial with black people in it or targeted at black people has to involve singing, dancing and ebonics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 8, 2002 I just saw it and here are my thoughts: -Funny as Hell, but not for the reasons I thought it would be. While the mock blackploition of the whole film was funny as hell, I think the best thing about it was the running gag that all the white people wanna be black. -Neil Patrick Harris and Dave Chappelle stole the film. Eddie Griffin, who was extemely funny, had nothing on these two. I espeically like the whole vice versa of NPH being hired because of affirmative action. Like was said: Gold. - The Shower scene. Laughed my ass off. Nuff' Said. - Denise Richards put in a pretty good performance better than the last couple movies she has been in. - Mr. Feathers was...odd. Overall I was extremely happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted June 9, 2002 -Neil Patrick Harris and Dave Chappelle stole the film. Eddie Griffin, who was extemely funny, had nothing on these two. I espeically like the whole vice versa of NPH being hired because of affirmative action. Like was said: Gold. Yea, I was cracking up at the affirmative action line too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CoreyLazarus416 Report post Posted June 9, 2002 Sounds like a matinee at Zeotrope to me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted June 10, 2002 I watched it again last night, and that movie is ridiculously funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Redhawk Report post Posted June 13, 2002 Like some have said, it was pretty much a Black Austin Powers, which isn't a bad thing. The dumb jokes were dumb enough to where you might imagine that they were written dumb on purpose. And I agree that Dave Chappelle held the movie together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted June 13, 2002 I didn't think it was a black Austin Powers movie, I just thought it was hilarious movie with a lot funny stuff in it. The jokes in Undercover Brother played on a lot of racial stereotypes and myths, while Austin Powers doesn't really do that alot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted June 16, 2002 I though Undercover Brother was a very funny movie, not as good as say a Wayans Brothers movie but pretty damn close. The movie continues to parody the blaxotation films of the 70s, in good taste, very much as "I'm gonna get you Sucka or Don't drink your juice while your in South Central" has done in the past. I loved the Bruce Lee jokes, and nearly died laughing when Sister Girl said Bruce LeeRoy!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted June 17, 2002 I didn't think it was a black Austin Powers movie, I just thought it was hilarious movie with a lot funny stuff in it. The jokes in Undercover Brother played on a lot of racial stereotypes and myths, while Austin Powers doesn't really do that alot. I agree... Undercover Brother was a parody of many racial stereotypes (of both both blacks and whites), and though there were some slick tributes to the blaxploitation style, it's actually far from a straight-blaxploitation parody the way I remember it being advertised. Austin Powers, on the other hand, is a straight-spy parody. Not much else to it... I actually didn't even like it or its sequel that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Black Lushus Report post Posted June 17, 2002 i loved the stuff he shouted while doing his kung fu: "Chaka Kahn!" "Shaquille *punch punch* O'Neal!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted June 17, 2002 The music placement was done to near perfection!!! Nsyc boybandish music during the Clockwork Orange scene Michael Jackson during the roof top fight between Mr Feather and Undercover Brother Jungle Boogie in the car chase scene Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Black Lushus Report post Posted June 17, 2002 pretty unanimous then, the Smarks loved this movie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted June 17, 2002 What about the Thong Song remix? That shit was funny as hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted June 18, 2002 I thought the movie was gonna be shit, but given a choice between Scooby Doo and Undercover Brother I figured "lesser of two evils" but wow oh wow was I wrong. I could not believe how good this movie was. You've got ..soul! And the soundtrack was great too with all that 70's funk, my only complaint was they play all that funk, but forget to use flashlight? (but oh well, i was more then satisfied when Brick house hit) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
