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White Chicks
- Review Date: October 24, 2004
- PG-13
- Genre: Comedy
- 2004
Common Sense Media says
Predictable farce isn't very funny or original.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the parent advisories here refer to the more readily available unrated version and not the PG-13 movie seen in theaters. Because the central plot involves two African-American men disguised as white women there is much racial humor attempted, including innuendo, “black versus white” stereotyping, and slurs. Coarse, raunchy language is continuous, including numerous references to male and female genitalia, breasts, sexual promiscuity, and sexual acts. The women are vapid sexual objects throughout. They dress, dance, and behave in a provocative manner. Farts account for many of the plot turns and much of the hoped-for comedy in the movie.
What's the story?
In WHITE CHICKS, Shawn and Marlon Wayans play FBI agents Kevin and Marcus Copeland. After they bungle a drug bust, they are assigned to protect the Wilson sisters from a kidnapper. The sisters are heading to the Hamptons where they hope to be photographed for a magazine cover. A minor car accident on the way there leaves them with scratches on their faces and they refuse to be seen that way. So, the Copelands call in the FBI's crackerjack undercover makeup team to transform them into the Wilsons. Despite the fact that they are taller than the girls and the latex masks applied to their faces make them look like victims of Botox overkill, no one in the Hamptons seems to notice anything significantly different about "the girls." The Copelands shop, participate in a fashion show and a dance-off, and go out on dates, Marcus (in drag) with a smitten athlete (Terry Crews) and Kevin (as a man but pretending to be someone else to impress a pretty reporter).
Is it any good?
Appealing performers and a couple of funny moments don't make up for a lazy and generic script in this predictable farce. This movie borrows characters and plots from many other movies. And White Chicks doesn't pay attention to its plot -- but sloppy inconsistencies like the ones here become a distraction that interferes with the ability of the audience to enjoy even the jokes that work.
Gender- and race-switching are inherently funny but the situations and jokes do very little to build on that energy and sometimes actually get in the way. There are predictable culture clashes, and predictable life lessons as the Copelands develop more empathy for women and encourage the society girls to have more self-respect. But the lessons are delivered with no more enthusiasm or sincerity than the jokes.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about what Kevin and Marcus learn from pretending to be white women. Why was it so hard for Karen, Lisa, and Gina to feel good about themselves and their relationships?
Families can also talk about stereotypes and humor. Did this movie do a good job of making fun of people that stereotype or did it perpetuate stereotypes? Or a little of both?
There's a lot of sexual humor in this movie. Was any of it funny or just raunchy? Or a little of both?
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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
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Funny Movie!
White Chicks is probobaly the funniest movie that I have ever seen! Although it ma not be the most appropriate for younger kids. There was a lot of sexual references and language, but other than that, great movie! 12+
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Teen, 17 years old
August 3, 2009
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the best movie ever with a little innopropriate stuff. but other than that best movie ever
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Teen, 14 years old
March 29, 2010
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For mature kids, not below the age of 8
Personaly, this is one of my favorite movies of all time, I find it incredibly hilarious, but this review is completely for the kids, so I'll give it to you straight. It contains many eliments that most responsible or old-fashioned parents would consider inappropriate for an adolescent below the age of 14. However if the individual knows that it is a comedy and the humor is in the actors' stupidity, it would be harmless. The child will find it hilarious(like me) which is why I gave it five stars. It does have a good moral ending.
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Kid, 9 years old
October 21, 2009
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The funniest wayans brothers comedy
The best movie ever my favorite part was when the guy was farting in the bathroom because he ate cheese
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Adult
April 9, 2008
AGE
funny
This was a pretty funny movie. There are many scenes that were questionable; especially the parts that depicted blondes as dumb, wreckless, and self-centered. Overall it was a good movie.
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Teen, 14 years old
September 28, 2011
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White Chicks
Lots of crude sexual humor, violence, and harsh, obnoxious language. No f-bombs.
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Parent
June 13, 2010
AGE
What the heck is going on here?
White Chicks has alot of racial insults, stereotyping, foul/bad langauge, violence, and sex! This is not a family friendly movie!
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Kid, 12 years old
December 20, 2009
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This movie is sooooooooo funny!! This is me and my best friend favorite movie!! This movie does have a lot of things that yonger kids may not be allowed to hear.
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Adult
December 28, 2010
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Funny for Teens and up!
Great movie. I would recommend this movie to teens and up. I feel this movie is targeted for a teen audience with plent of teen (Gassy) humor. There is a great messege that tends to be overlooked involving aspects of Adult relationships and ensuring your significant other is aware of your feelings. Overall, I enjoyed it.
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Teen, 13 years old
October 13, 2011
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Great for Kids, But More So For Families
Excellent movie, had me laughing all through it.
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| Studio: | Columbia Tristar |
| Director: | Keenen Ivory Wayans |
| Cast: | Jaime King, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 100 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | June 25, 2004 |
| DVD release date: | October 26, 2004 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | crude and sexual humor, language and some drug content |
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