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Summary: You can't help but LOVE this movie!!!!
Review: I suppose unless you are familiar with Jamie Kennedy's B-Rad character before watching this movie, you might be wondering if it's really worth watching? But the answer is yes, buy and watch this movie over and over again! Kennedy's portrayal of his character, B-rad, is nothing less than perfect. B-rad will make you laugh, make you feel sorry for him, but in the end, he'll make you see that people will love you for who you are. A great family movie,not too much violence, at all, and what little violence there is, has a comedic edge to it. B-rad's "DON'T BE HATIN" logo sticks in your head for a long time after you've watched the movie, and if anything this movie helps to promote less gang violence and activity by shedding a different light on racial matters. This movie is just the beginning for a truly talented Jamie Kennedy, who displays that he is not just an actor and comedian, but an awesome writer. The commentary on this DVD is also hilarious.
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Summary: Not Funny
Review: Just another movie full of stereotypes and bad writing. Jamie does a terrible black guy imitation. I can't believe people liked this movie. Ryan O'Neal must be hard up for cash.
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Summary: THE BEST!!!!!
Review: when i first was going to see it, i thought it looked soooo stupid and i only wanted to see it cuz of jamie kennedy, but i was surprised at how funny it was. i was laughing my a** off!
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Summary: Mostly funny
Review: Clearly, you don't go into a movie like "Malibu's Most Wanted" expecting to have your life changed or, you know, think. If you do, you'll probably be disappointed.But if you go into it looking for a light-hearted comedy that will make you laugh a number of times, you're in for a treat. Jamie Kennedy shows off his comedic chops playing the role of Brad "B-RAD" Gluckman, the son of a senatorial candidate who dreams of being a rapper and acts like he is. Anthony Anderson and Taye Diggs are able sidekicks to Kennedy, playing actors who assume the role of street thugs in order to scare B-RAD white. Surprisingly intelligent and mostly entertaining, "Malibu's Most Wanted" is recommended for people who are fans of Jamie Kennedy or simply enjoy comedy.
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Summary: It's hilarious
Review: Jamie Kennedy is hilarious, and so is this movie. I loved it. I hope to see a lot more of Jamie Kennedy on TV and in the movies. I think he's under-rated.
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Summary: Malibu's Most Wanted
Review: Brad Gluckman (Jamie Kennedy) is a wannabe gangsta (his nickname is `B-Rad`) from the notorious hood of Malibu, CA. B-Rad's father, Bill (Ryan O'Neal) is running for governor, and doesn't want his son to appear with him on the front pages of the papers. Bill's staff hatches a plan to get two classically trained African-American actors (Taye Diggs and Anthony Anderson) to pose as gangstas to try and scare the hood out of B-Rad. Trouble is, B-Rad doesn't understand that the situation is a sham, and attempts to prove his street cred as they make their way through Los Angeles's more notorious suburbs. The marketing won't say it, but `Malibu's Most Wanted' comes from a character Kennedy plays on his poorly rated, but uproarious hidden camera show on the WB, `The Jamie Kennedy Experiment' (or `JKX' for short). I think there are about 10 of us out there who've seen Kennedy run through this B-Rad shtick before, and it was always a highlight on the show. However, `Malibu' puts B-Rad out there front and center for 90 minutes of silver screen time, threatening to take this funny character miles away from entertaining. Thankfully, `Malibu' complements the character more than tires him out. The film isn't exactly on the pulse of today's satire (Sacha Baron Cohen, with his flat-out brilliant white boy gangsta character `Ali G,' has beaten B-Rad to the punch by a couple of years), but Kennedy and his screenwriters (including hysterical stand-up comedian Nick Swardson, who also appears in the film as one of B-Rad's posse) still find ways to send up the current street-hop nation, all the while keeping the proceedings delightfully silly and buoyant. The production gets a lot of mileage out of B-Rad's gangsta style, even going so far as to try and implement a new catchphrase with `Don't Be Hatin'.' B-Rad's adventures also take him to a Korean grocery store, a rap battle straight from the set of `8 Mile,' and a run in with a rat that sound surprisingly like Snoop Dogg. The material has fun with the intermixing cultures theme, and never degenerates into distinctly hateful stereotypes like `Bringing Down The House' did. Though it won't win any NAACP awards, `Malibu' is a nice forward thrust toward the played-out gangsta/mall-kid culture that too many suburban kids subscribe to. Since he's lived with the character for a couple of years now, Jamie Kennedy has the B-Rad moves down in every detail. This is a terribly funny performance, with Kennedy playing up B-Rad's blissful ignorance of how his privileged upbringing directly interferes with his urban dreams. It goes beyond simple caricature, with Kennedy avoiding making B-Rad into the butt of every joke. Counter Kennedy's performance with that of Taye Diggs and Anthony Anderson. As the two `wanksters,' the actors couldn't be more out of their realm. They try far too hard to make their material funny, and they lay on the `we are classically trained!' horn a little too long. Every time the film features these two actors, you can see it trying to be a comedy. But with Jamie Kennedy, the effort isn't nearly as noticeable. You don't have to be a fan of `JKX' to fully enjoy `Malibu's Most Wanted.' This is appealing satire, and it hits almost all the right notes.
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Summary: Not Most Wanted on my List
Review: This is a movie about a white rapper from Malibu. I had a couple of laughs but not enough. This is definetly not a must see. If you like stupid movies, see this one.
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Summary: Surprisingly funny
Review: Although filled with every possible word that ends with "izzel", Malibu's Most Wanted has some funny stuff. Although some sarcastic jokes fall flat on paper (Brad's multi-million dollar house is shown, and he says "I know it ain't much, but its all I've got"), Jamie Kennedy's deliver more than makes up for it. I liked the pringle part, and I don't know why the hot dog and the bun line from the tv commercials was taken out. Hopefully it will be somewhere on the dvd. I also hope the dvd also has the marvelous Coors television commercial ("You oughta see the ice in my cooler; you'd think I was a jewler!"). When he embarassed his dad with his signs at the beginning of the film, it reminded me of the film Black Sheep (a decent film). At the end with everyone tearing down the guys house by driving inside, and the weapon thing is just ridiculous, this film was surprisingly good. I've never seen Jamie Kennedy's WB tv show, and I hear it's not as good as this, but I would see it. I definatley recommend it; it's very entertaining. It gets bumped to 4 stars because its a little repetitive, and doesnt have much class, but I will still rent the dvd (and possibly buy it). Peoria, Az, it is not the best movie ever, but it is one of the most entertaining films I have ssen recently. Thank you for taking the time to read my review and feel free to leave me a helpful/not helpful feedback. God Bless America!
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Summary: THE BEST MOVIE EVER!
Review: This was an excelent and funny movie about a white rapper. His fathers running for mayor and they don't want B-Rad to mess up the campain. So they hire actors to portray as gansters and jack his car and take him around the hood to scare him white. This movie is funny as hell.
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Summary: Terribly Flawed!
Review: I can't say I liked this film very much. I don't know what the current zeitgeist in Hollywood is but there seems to be a proliferation of god-awful comedies featuring white suburbanites acting like inner city urbanized black "gangstas" but it's pretty sicking and not very funny. I tried to give this film a chance however and critique it on it's merit. It had only a few gags that get you laughing but they weren't enough to save this film from so much shlock. ... I invite you to see it yourself. You may like it, but then again some people like getting kicked in the groin every so often. Do yourself a favor SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!
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