Jamie Kennedy,
Taye Diggs,
Anthony Anderson,
Regina Hall,
Blair Underwood
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A rich kid who likes to pretend he's from the wrong side of the tracks gets a taste of the real thing in this comedy. Brad Gluckman (Jamie Kennedy) is the son of a wealthy and socially prominent coupl... read more
Directed by: John Whitesell
Release Date: April 18, 2003
DVD Release Date: September 9, 2003
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January 22, 2012Jaime Kennedy's magnum opus about a white kid/wannabe/ghetto hood makes valid social commentary while garnering a few chuckles. Its point is made by the fact that everyone by now knows a least one somebody "keepin it real!" who really ain't, but don't know it yet.
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August 15, 2009"Don't be hatin'"
A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a couple of black actors pretending to be murderers to try and shock him out of his plans to become a rapper.
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January 13, 2010While this film is promising in it's setup, it just doesn't stay fly throughout the film's entirety, but some solid performances, and scenes make it what it is, straight up hilarious.
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December 26, 2009Don't be hating! B-Rad's in the house! Jamie Kennedy plays B-Rad, a white guy who acts like he is black. Overall, Malibu is a hilarious comedy. There's one particular part when B-Rad and his sidekick`s were ambushed by a rival gang; he's firing guns and when asked where he learnt... read more
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July 15, 2009Ridiculous plot line but it did have its moments. . . An attempt to send the message of be your self to the audience that needs it the most. . .
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February 12, 2012This had to be one of the worst films I have seen in the last decade. I do not care if it was made to satirize suburban kids who want to be "bad", it was just poorly constructed. The acting also left much to be desired. I cannot believe a good actors like Taye Diggs or Blair Unde... read more
Critic Reviews
April 22, 2003
Mark Holcomb, Village Voice
April 21, 2003
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Jamie Kennedy's B-Rad is based on a character from his TV show -- and as the centerpiece for a sketch, he's hilarious. But the B-Rad joke wears thin when stretched across a feature-length film. Full Review
April 18, 2003
Jen Chaney, Washington Post
Wanted isn't quite the real Slim Shady of hip-hop comedies. But you might lose yourself in a few of its amusing moments.
April 18, 2003
Mike Clark, USA Today
Think of a B-grade Bulworth with lesser talents than A-listers Warren Beatty and Halle Berry. Full Review
April 18, 2003
Daphne Gordon, Toronto Star
Maybe in a half-hour format, the idea would stand up. But in a feature film, B-Rad's schtick seems like a one-note song. Full Review
April 18, 2003
C.W. Nevius, San Francisco Chronicle
As a star vehicle for Kennedy, Malibu doesn't advance the ball, but the timing could be perfect to grab the eager-for -the-end -of-school crowd. Full Review
April 18, 2003
Bob Campbell, Newark Star-Ledger
At its worst, Malibu's Most Wanted resembles a 10th-generation dupe of some bottom-dwelling teen comedy daubed with fake family uplift. Full Review
April 18, 2003
Jami Bernard, New York Daily News
This cinematic territory has been picked clean, especially recently with Bringin' Down the House and its ilk. Full Review
April 18, 2003
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
B-rad's rapping is so bad it's irritating. That part is intentional. The rest of the movie's irritation just comes naturally. Full Review
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