The Wash (2001)
-
8% of critics liked it
(50 reviews) -
62% of users liked it
(10,449 ratings)
This throwback to the frolicsome comedies of the 1970s is from writer/director D.J. Pooh, creator of Friday (1995) and 3 Strikes (2000). Dr. Dre stars as Sean, who's financially strapped and on the verge of losing his home and his car until his roommate Dee Loc Snoop Dogg suggests he join him as… More This throwback to the frolicsome comedies of the 1970s is from writer/director D.J. Pooh, creator of Friday (1995) and 3 Strikes (2000). Dr. Dre stars as Sean, who's financially strapped and on the verge of losing his home and his car until his roommate Dee Loc Snoop Dogg suggests he join him as an employee at the local car wash. Tensions mount between the pals when the establishment's eccentric owner Mr. Washington (George Wallace) promotes the more mature and responsible Sean over Dee Loc, and Sean is subsequently forced to crack down on his scamming buddy's side hustles and locker room assignations with female co-workers. When their boss is kidnapped, however, Sean and Dee Loc must work together to save their employer, their jobs, and their friendship. Angell Conwell and Tom "Tiny" Lister Jr. co-star in this urban farce flavored with a hip-hop soundtrack. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
Critic Reviews
-
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader
Two roommates start to antagonize each other after one becomes the other's superior at an LA car wash, and the conflict is played out with grittiness and flippancy.
-
Christy Lemire, Associated Press
Snoop, Dre and their buddies take it all in stride -- if they were any more laid-back, they'd be napping in their trailers.
-
, Time Out
The lame, underdeveloped jokes far outweigh the fresh ones, the women are all chirpy airheads, and the whole thing hangs on a feeble storyline.
-
David Segal, Washington Post
There's precious little to listen to, laugh at or ogle.
-
, Toronto Star
More of a missed opportunity than a movie.
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
Featured Audience Ratings
Also available on
UltraViolet Retailers
Other Retailers
Subscription Services
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Cast
-
Dr. Dre
as Sean
-
Snoop Dogg
as Dee Loc
-
George Wallace (II)
as Mr. Washington
-
Angell Conwell
as Antoinette
- Tommy 'Tiny' Lister
-
Bruce Bruce
as DeWayne
-
Alex Thomas
as Jimmy
-
Shawn Fonteno
as Face
-
Lamont Bentley
as C-Money
-
Shari Watson
as Vickey
-
Arif S. Kinchen
as Lil' Dee
-
Demetrius Navarro
as Juan
-
John Basinger
as Mickey
-
Rashaan Nall
as Ronald
-
Alvin Joiner
as Wayne
-
D.J. Pooh
as Slim
-
Pauly Shore
as Man in Trunk
- Shaquille O'Neal
-
Tommy Chong
as Dee's Connection
-
Jeris Poindexter
as Mr. Francis
-
Derek Thompson
as Old Man
-
Pierre Edwards
as Mark
-
Eminem
as Chris [uncredited]
-
Frank Chavez
as Officer Hoppy
-
Julio R. Gonzales
as Julio G.
-
Ricardo Brown
as Maniac
-
Marcia Wright
as Sharon
-
Jude S. Walko
as Window Man
-
Isley Nicole Melton
as Karen
-
Anthony Albano
as Mafia Tony
- Kent King
- Ludacris
- Marshall Mathers
- Xzibit
