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Malibu's Most Wanted
2003 86 min United States of America, Germany PG-13 12+
★5.2
Comedy, Crime
Director: John Whitesell
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Description
A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a couple of black actors pretending to be murderers to try and shock him out of his plans to become a rapper.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$34.43M
Worldwide:
$34M
Starring
Jamie Kennedy
Actor
Ryan O'Neal
Actor
Blair Underwood
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Malibu's Most Wanted is a polarizing comedy that is widely viewed as a shallow and naive production. While some viewers enjoy its absurdist premise and lighthearted message about self-identity, most critics find the humor forced and the exploration of its themes poorly executed.
| Theme | The film delivers a sincere message about staying true to oneself and the importance of acceptance. | |
| Humor | The comedic quality is inconsistent, relying on a style that many find unfunny, primitive, or overly naive. | |
| Theme | The film's exploration of identity and family dynamics lacks sufficient depth, leaving the core themes feeling poorly realized. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performance and casting are divided, ranging from praise for the character's bold energy to criticism regarding the actor's lack of depth. |