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Undercover Brother

Undercover Brother

Action · Comedy · 2002

An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.

Movie details

Undercover Brother

“He's all action.”

2002 Action · Comedy 1h 26m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

5.9 / 10

Community rating

An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Undercover Brother?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Malcolm D. Lee

Written by

John Ridley · Michael McCullers

Eddie Griffin

Eddie Griffin

Undercover Brother

Chris Kattan

Chris Kattan

Mr. Feather

Denise Richards

Denise Richards

White She Devil

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Sistah Girl

Chi McBride

Chi McBride

The Chief

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Lance

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

Conspiracy Brother

Court is in session

Put Undercover Brother on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Popcorn Loyalist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.