Malibu's Most Wanted (2003): Dir: John Whitesell / Cast: Jamie Kennedy, Taye Diggs, Anthony Anderson, Regina King, Ryan O'Neal: Satire of rap artist Eminem and his dreadful film Eight Mile. Theme regards attitude and sincerity. It stars Jamie Kennedy as the son of a Presidential candidate who dreams of being a famous rap artist. To prevent further problems at the upcoming election two black actors are hired to poise as kidnappers who will show Kennedy the brutal reality of ghetto life. This is suppose to render him normal but they fail to realize that this is how he really is. Funny setup trails to an insincere climax. Directed by John Whitesell who successfully captures the world for which Kennedy lives. This is a huge improvement for Whitesell after making the dog crap infested See Spot Run. Kennedy creates a reasonably funny parody of Eminem even though his save the day conclusion is unconvincing. Taye Diggs and Anthony Anderson steal every scene they are in particularly when things heat up in the real ghetto world. It is obvious that they will adapt to Kennedy's liking. Regina King is unfortunately flat as a potential romantic interest for Kennedy. Ryan O'Neal was hilarious in What's Up Doc but here he is reduced and underused as Kennedy's father running for Governor. Although it doesn't always work, the theme presents an amusing answer to music and image. Score: 6 ½ / 10

No matter how many times I see this movie, it never gets old. I laugh every time I see it. You can't take it seriously. It is a fun ride. Kennedy ' s role as B-rad the white rapper was perfect. The slang the acting was point on. You have to be a prude to not laugh. There are so many funny moments. Like when they try to prove B-rad is 'cured' by taking him to the movies. Or the ' King Kong' scene. Many many more. Why some want to bash this movie is beyond me. Tye Digs and Anthony Anderson played their role well. There isn't much wrong with this movie. Just let your self go and enjoy. .

Brad Gluckman (Jamie Kennedy) is white, but grew up listening to Run-DMC and Public Enemy. He thinks that the hood is just an image, and he protects the streets of Malibu. When his father is running for office, Brad must be taken out of the picture, so a group of actors is hired to take him to the ghetto and scare him. Things, of course, go bad when real gang members show up.I was asked to watch this film after making positive remarks about "Kickin It Old Skool" (see that review). The person who asked me felt I was too kind to that film and that this one ("Malibu's Most Wanted") was the superior film. So I watched it. And I have to say, this movie really was not nearly as good. It is funny but not that funny.What plagues this film for me is the idea of mocking black urban culture. I do not happen to really identify with black culture or the films associated with it. "Friday" and "Boyz in the Hood" may be good movies, but I just cannot really get into them like other people can. This film is a cross between those movies and Jamie Kennedy being white and acting black -- poorly. His talking, rapping and other actions just got on my nerves. They were funny at first but got old fast. The black actors trying to act black (Anthony Anderson and Taye Diggs) were funny, though... maybe it takes blacks to satire black culture (like "Don't be a Menace", which is very funny).There were many cameos, but again primarily from those films I do not really enjoy. Christa Campbell appeared as an angry feminist, which is particularly funny if you are aware of her history as a model, Playboy playmate and regular guest star in a variety of horror films (often topless). She is anything but a feminist in the traditional sense.So, yeah, I liked this movie and enjoyed watching it. But unless you enjoy seeing white kids rapping poorly or Snoop Dogg doing the voice of a ghetto rat (very briefly) this film is forgettable and not worth owning or even a second viewing. Good, but nothing special.

Trying to sell my friends on this film, which I love, I tell them to think of it as 'The Jerk' for the new millennium. You know the bit: An innocent goof lives his life seemingly oblivious to the fact that he is, eh.... um... Well, oblivious to who he is -- his talents (or lack), and most importantly, to the way every other living being perceives him.Hijinx ensues. --Very, very world-class embarrassing hi jinx.The idea of the world's lamest rapper may be barely weighty enough for a solid 4 minute sketch on SNL or in Living Color. But the makers, with the amazing Jamie Kennedy in the center of the thing, have gone for the burn, taking an hour and a half to shake out every possibility of the concept. Surprisingly, it's time well spent. More happens plot wise here than in the Steve Martin vehicle. The situations are multiplied, and with them the opportunities for some pretty incredible shtick. Malibu's Most Wanted is the cult film of tomorrow. The humor may not be close to the same league as Airplane or Kung Fu Hustle, and in fact seems to issue from the pits of over-commercialized multiplex teen formula comedy that I and a lot of other people groan at with regularity. But it brushes lightly with inspired comic genius. That's pretty vague. But I don't know how else to characterize a film -- even a dumb, almost insulting one -- that renders me helpless with laughter a couple of times, and manages a carload of solid giggles and grins. It may be a special taste film. But if you are open to it, it's worth your while.9 of 10 stars