Release Date: 1/2/2003 Original Release: 2002 Format: DVD Length: 87 minutes Rating:PG-13 (MPAA) Rating Reason: language, sexual humor, drug content, and campy violence UPC: 025192198021 Studio: Universal Studios Home Video
Malcolm D. Lee's UNDERCOVER BROTHER is a rollicking spoof that earns the distinction of being the first studio film to find its inspiration in a character created specifically for the Internet. Based on writer John Ridley's satirical series which premiered on the Urban Entertainment web site, UNDERCOVER BROTHER follows a hipper-than-hip, Afro-sporting superhero-of-sorts (the multi-talented Eddie Griffin) who stands up for oppressed people everywhere, and looks damn good doing it. But when The Man and his demonic henchman Mr. Feather (Chris Kattan) drug a wildly popular black presidential candidate (Billy Dee Williams), Undercover Brother must team up with the positive underground group the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D. in order to restore peace and unity within the community. Employing his seemingly endless arsenal of clever disguises--including the ultra-nerdy Anton Jackson--Undercover Brother embarks on his dangerous mission.
Lee's live action comedy successfully preserves the energy of the original animated shorts, resulting in an hysterical romp that is stuffed with enough pop culture references for two sequels. Griffin uses the character as a platform for his boundless talents, and supporting players Kattan, Dave Chappelle, Aunjenue Ellis, Denise Richards, and Neil Patrick Harris do their part to keep the jokes erupting like a giddy volcano.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - French DTS Surround 5.1 - English Additional Release Material: Alternate Ending Outtakes Trailers Music Highlights Deleted Scenes Shorts: Animated Shorts Film Highlights: Classic Quotes Music Video: Snoop Dogg - "Undercova Funk" Audio Commentary: 1. Malcolm Lee - Director 2. Eddie Griffin - Star Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access Trivia Game: 1. Beat the Man Text/Photo Galleries: Production Notes Cast & Filmmakers
Related Items
People who purchased Undercover Brother Full Frame DVD also purchased:
