Director: Malcolm D. Lee

Writers: Michael McCullers; John Ridley

Keywords: Comedy, Espionage, Spoof

Name	Occupation	Birth	Death	Known for
James Brown	Singer	3-May-1933	25-Dec-2006	Purportedly felt good
Dave Chappelle	Comic	24-Aug-1973		Chappelle's Show
Eddie Griffin	Comic	15-Jul-1968		Undercover Brother
Neil Patrick Harris	Actor	15-Jun-1973		Doogie Howser
Chris Kattan	Actor	19-Oct-1970		Saturday Night Live
Chi McBride	Actor	23-Sep-1961		Steven Harper on Boston Public
Jack Noseworthy	Actor	21-Dec-1969		Idle Hands
Denise Richards	Actor	17-Feb-1971		Starship Troopers
Robert Townsend	Actor	6-Feb-1957		A Soldier's Story
Billy Dee Williams	Actor	6-Apr-1937		Lando Calrissian, Colt-45 malt liquor pitchman

REVIEWS

Review by Cassandra (posted on 16-Feb-2005)

I have never really been a fan of Eddie Griffin, but this is one of the best parody films I have ever seen! Undercover Brother had all the right moves, all the right clothes, and a plot that was right on! This film was careful not to overdo its jabs at racism and inequality, but hit the mark with its social commentary that made the final cut.

Griffin was a great super hero in the only way that would ever be believable for him... straight out of the 70's complete with all the accessories. Had the film tried to make Griffin some other type of super hero (modern, from another planet, etc.) it would not have worked. He owned this role.

The comedic timing of all the characters was perfect and their chemistry blended very well on film. Chris Kattan was hilarious as the sub-villian. He overplayed his character with perfection, which matched very well with Griffin's over-the-top "Super Black Man".

The play on words, including the names of the supporting characters was excellent. Griffin's constant battle with his consciousness over black and white women was very believable and only slightly insulting (I am a single AA woman in her mid-30's). The fact that there was grains of truth sprinkled throughout the movie (particularly the interracial dating issue) made the whole thing even funnier. Great soundtrack, too.

After weeks of pleading from a friend, I finally/reluctantly decided to watch Undercover Brother when it was shown on cable. One time and I was hooked! I watched it at least 25 times before I decided that I needed a copy of my own to watch whenever I wanted. I am proud to say that I paid full-price for the DVD at a video rental store. I am a strong believer in supporting African-American art with my wallet as well as my words.

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