Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)
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30% of critics liked it
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52% of users liked it
(51,038 ratings)
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 couple (Ryan O'Neal and Bo Derek) and grew up in the lap of luxury in Malibu, CA. However, Brad… More 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 couple (Ryan O'Neal and Bo Derek) and grew up in the lap of luxury in Malibu, CA. However, Brad likes to imagine he's a street-smart gangsta from the mean streets of L.A., and he's been trying to launch a career as a hardcore rapper under the name "B-Rad." Mr. Gluckman is running for Governor of California, and both he and his campaign manager (Blair Underwood) are convinced Brad's antics could have a negative impact on the election, so they come up with a scheme to change his mind about the supposed glamour of street life. Mr. Gluckman hires a pair of African-American actors (Taye Diggs and Anthony Anderson) to impersonate a pair of gang-bangers from Compton who carjack Brad's SUV and take him to the 'hood, where he'll learn just how scary the thug life can be. However, it soon becomes obvious the actors don't know much more about life in Compton than Brad does, and as Brad gets used to his new surroundings, he falls for a girl from the neighborhood (Regina Hall) who has her own plans for moving up in the world. Malibu's Most Wanted was inspired by a character Jamie Kennedy created for his sketch comedy series The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- John Whitesell
- Written By
- Fax Bahr, Adam Small, Jamie Kennedy, Nick Swardson
- Genres
- Comedy
- In Theaters
- Apr 18, 2003 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Bros.
Critic Reviews
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Mark Holcomb, Village Voice
Most Wanted isn't aiming for social commentary, but it isn't too difficult to enjoy its good-natured humor.
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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.
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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.
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Mike Clark, USA Today
Think of a B-grade Bulworth with lesser talents than A-listers Warren Beatty and Halle Berry.
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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.
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Cast
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Jamie Kennedy
as Brad Gluckman
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Taye Diggs
as Sean
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Anthony Anderson
as PJ
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Regina Hall
as Shondra
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Blair Underwood
as Tom Gibbsons
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Damien Dante Wayans
as Tec
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Ryan O'Neal
as Bill Gluckman
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Bo Derek
as Bess Gluckman
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Jeffrey Tambor
as Dr. Feldman
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Kal Penn
as Hadji
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Nick Swardson
as Mocha
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Keili Lefkowitz
as Monster
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Kellie Martin
as Jen
- Greg Grunberg
- J.P. Manoux
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Howard Mann
as Uncle Louie
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Curtis Blanck
as 13 yr. Old Brad
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Tristan Jarred
as 7 yr. Old Brad
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Kody Coye
as Toddler Brad
- Niecy Nash
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Terry Crews
as 8 Ball
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Tory Kittles
as Deuce
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Noel Guglielmi
as Snuffy
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Rey Gallegos
as Loc
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Damion Poitier
as Tec's Crew
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Jo Deodato Clark
as Saleswoman
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Suzy Nakamura
as Reporter
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Snoop Dogg
as Ronnie Rizzat
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James Kiriyama Lem
as Korean Man
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Felli Fel
as Himself
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Hi-C
as Himself
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Young Dre
as Himself
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Bigg Steele
as Himself
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Drop Da Bomb
as Himself
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Hal Fishman
as Himself
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Big Boy
as Himself
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Keesha Sharp
as Sister #1
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Rhona L. Bennett
as Sister #2
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Ken Lawson
as African American Aid
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Sarah Thompson
as Krista the Barista
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Michael Quill
as Mike the Reporter
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Christa Campbell
as Angry Feminist
- Giuliana Rancic
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Ecco Morgan
as Sandy
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Nikki Martinez
as Escalade Dancer #1
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Mary Nelson
as Escalade Dancer #2






