Undercover Brother (Widescreen Collector's Edition) | 
| Director: Malcolm D. Lee
Actors: Eddie Griffin, Denise Richards, Aunjanue Ellis, Chris Kattan, Dave Chappelle
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.99
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Rating:  144 reviews
Sales Rank: 25182
Format: Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D22450D
ISBN: 0783274416
UPC: 002519224502
EAN: 9780783274416
ASIN: B000071ZZJ
Theatrical Release Date: May 31, 2002
Release Date: January 14, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Blaxploitation movies deserve a good spoofing, and Undercover Brother tweaks the subgenre with a few good laughs. But what might have been an Afro-centric Austin Powers (adapted by John Ridley from his Internet film series) is instead a lackluster comedy with one basic joke: "Whitey"--personified as a faceless corporate despot known as "the Man"--has the power, but black folks have soul. With enough funk to make Shaft look passe, Eddie Griffin plays "U.B." with an oversized 'fro and a firm grasp of comedic possibilities. He's recruited by the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D. (an all-black justice league) to foil the Man's plan to derail a Colin Powell-like presidential candidate (Billy Dee Williams), and U.B.'s undercover exploits keep the slim plot moving. Denise Richards and Neil Patrick Harris are gamely ridiculed as token white allies, and it's all in good fun as director Malcolm D. Lee (Spike's cousin) finds room for mild jolts of relevant social commentary. --Jeff Shannon
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 Solid! April 17, 2009
confidential (Tucson, AZ)
Solid!
It is good to see people laugh at themselves and others, and not take themselves too seriously.
undercover brother review cover March 25, 2009
M. Davis-robinson (East Coast)
The cover above is the correct cover for this movie. Richaerson at the time this movie was made had more credentials than the other actors. However, the African American Actress should not be on the back of the package as in the case of my purchase. The original package should not be changed.
Thank you
Very Funny! February 20, 2009
B. M Phillip (Minneapolis, MN United States)
This could be considered an Austin Powers rip off, but it is beyond that. The main character, played by Eddie Griffin, dresses like a person out of his time period, but he is not buffoonish. The supporting cast work very well together. Overall, the movie is very funny and not just a "black" movie. My fear is that the movie will get dated because of the large amount of current references. Even "You Go Girl" is already getting dated.
undercover brother June 1, 2008
Lorenza Harrison
I have watched this movie three times and I am still laughing. A friend watched it also and he loved it.
One great very funny movie! May 26, 2008
Michael Jones (SPAIN)
this is a must for anyones movie collection who likes to laugh! I highly reccomend this movie.
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