![]() ![]() The fact that there was grains of truth sprinkled throughout the movie (particularly the interracial dating issue) made the whole thing even funnier. 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 play on words, including the names of the supporting characters was excellent. He overplayed his character with perfection, which matched very well with Griffin's over-the-top "Super Black Man". Chris Kattan was hilarious as the sub-villian. The comedic timing of all the characters was perfect and their chemistry blended very well on film. Had the film tried to make Griffin some other type of super hero (modern, from another planet, etc.) it would not have worked. straight out of the 70's complete with all the accessories. Griffin was a great super hero in the only way that would ever be believable for him. 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. Lando Calrissian, Colt-45 malt liquor pitchman When "The Man" attempts to derail black American general Warren Boatwell's bid for the Presidency through a smear campaign, Anton jumps into action as the "Undercover Brother" alongside partner Sistah Girl to undermine "The Man" and save Boatwell's hide. ![]() A secret agent for an all-black collective heads into action to stop "The Man" from ruining a black Presidential candidacy.Īnton Jackson is a secret agent performing work for the all-black B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., a group locked in a never-ending battle against "The Man"'s hegemonic all-white control of the establishment. ![]()
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