White Chicks (2004)

Two disgraced FBI agents go way undercover in an effort to protect hotel heiresses the Wilson sisters from a kidnapping plot.

Director:

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Writers:

Keenen Ivory Wayans (screenplay), Shawn Wayans (screenplay)

Stars:

Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Busy Philipps

3 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shawn Wayans	...	Kevin Copeland
Marlon Wayans	...	Marcus Copeland
Jaime King	...	Heather Vandergeld
Frankie Faison	...	Chief Elliott Gordon
Lochlyn Munro	...	Agent Jake Harper
John Heard	...	Warren Vandergeld
Busy Philipps	...	Karen
Terry Crews	...	Latrell Spencer
Brittany Daniel	...	Megan Vandergeld
Eddie Velez	...	Agent Vincent Gomez
Jessica Cauffiel	...	Tori
Maitland Ward	...	Brittany Wilson
Anne Dudek	...	Tiffany Wilson
Rochelle Aytes	...	Denise Porter
Jennifer Carpenter	...	Lisa

Storyline

After an unsuccessful mission, FBI agents Kevin and Marcus Copeland fall into disgrace at the agency. They decide to work undercover on an abduction case disguised as Brittany and Tiffany Wilson, the vain, spoiled white daughters of a tycoon.

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Plot Keywords:

undercover | whiteface | dress shop | bikini | pink panties | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language and some drug content

Did You Know?

Trivia

Terry Crews's line, "Oh no, my brother, you gotta get your own" (spoken to Shawn Wayans when Shawn is pretending to be a parking valet), is taken from a record commercial that used to air frequently on BET (Black Entertainment Television) during the 1980s.

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Goofs

During the fiasco of the models' walk down the runway at the fashion show, it seems that one by one, most of the models are knocked off the runway in various ways. Yet seconds later, the runway is full of models again.

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Quotes

Latrell Spencer: Once you go black, you gonna need a wheelchair.

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Alternate Versions

Also released in an unrated version

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Connections

Spoofed in MADtv: Episode #12.3 (2006)

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Soundtracks

Hey Ms. Wilson
Written by Luke Tierney
Performed by The Penfifteen Club
Courtesy of Big One Five Records

User Reviews

Overall nothing to be amazed at but it has its moments

From the previews and my own idea of what the movie might be like, I was very hesitant to spend the time to even give this one a chance. That is, at least, a critical part of this movie. You must at least give it a chance. If you aren't willing to take a leap, then I doubt you will get much out of it...and even then it won't be a huge amount. Quickly from the outlandish premise, the characteristic differences of a rich white woman and black man are laid out heavily. This will form the foundation, one might think obviously, of the movie. Most of the movie for me was watched through a wince of pain as a train wreck unfolded before my eyes. Although, that is simply part of the fun and entertainment here. You know it is ridiculous, and thoughts of, 'Wow, how much worse could it be' seep in and you begin to enjoy it. If you are looking for shallow comedy, yes, you have found it...and there is nothing wrong with that.

I found the man playing Latrell to be a solid inspiration of humor. He put what may be the best performance into this movie and even saying that now surprises me. He was hilarious. The Wayans brothers do as well as anyone could hope to in their role, playing to the ridiculous situation well.

Another movie in a trend of superfluous comedy. White Chicks has its place here, and is worth seeing. After all, what price can you put on a laugh, even if its only one.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 June 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

White Chicks

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$37,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$19,676,748, 27 June 2004

Gross USA:

$70,831,760

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$113,100,873

Company Credits

Production Co:

Revolution Studios, Wayans Bros. Entertainment, Gone North Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min 115 min (Unrated and Uncut Edition)

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1