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Predictable farce isn't very funny; language, innuendo.
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White Chicks
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Based on 24 parent reviews
Parents say this movie is a comedic classic that resonates well with older children and teens, offering a mix of humor that ranges from silly to inappropriate. While some find it hilarious and recommend it for ages 13 and up, others express concern over its language and suggestive themes, indicating that parental discretion is advised.
- funny for teens
- questionable content
- classic comedy
- parental discretion
- humor for older kids
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Based on 71 kid reviews
Kids say the movie is extremely funny and has a mix of comedic elements that appeal to preteens and teens, with many reviewers mentioning its iconic status and memorable lines. However, there are concerns about its appropriateness due to the sexual innuendo and racial jokes, leading to divided opinions on whether it's suitable for younger audiences.
- funny
- age appropriate
- sexual innuendo
- racial humor
- mixed reviews
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What's the Story?
In WHITE CHICKS, FBI agents Kevin (Shawn Wayans) and Marcus Copeland (Marlon Wayans) bungle a drug bust and get assigned to protect the Wilson sisters, the wealthy heirs to a fashion empire, from a kidnapper. The sisters are heading to the Hamptons, where they hope to be photographed for a magazine cover. But a minor car accident on the way 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're taller than the Wilsons 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." When a real crime is revealed, "the Wilsons" must try to get to the bottom of it before they're exposed for who they really are.
Is It Any Good?
Appealing performers and a couple of funny moments don't make up for a lazy, generic script in this predictable farce. White Chicks borrows characters and plots from many other movies. And it doesn't pay attention to its own plot—sloppy inconsistencies like the ones here become a distraction that interferes with viewers' ability to enjoy even the jokes that work.
Gender- and race-switching can be funny, but the situations and jokes in White Chicks 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 these lessons are delivered with no more enthusiasm or sincerity than the jokes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what Kevin and Marcus learn from pretending to be White women in White Chicks. 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 who stereotype, or did it perpetuate stereotypes? Or a little of both?
There's lots of sexual humor in this movie. Was any of it funny, or was it just raunchy? Or a little of both?
Movie Details
- In theaters : June 25, 2004
- On DVD or streaming : October 26, 2004
- Cast : Marlon Wayans , Shawn Wayans , Jaime King
- Director : Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Inclusion Information : Black Movie Director(s) , African American Movie Director(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Columbia Tristar
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Run time : 100 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : crude and sexual humor, language and some drug content
- Last updated : December 11, 2025
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