White Chicks
White Chicks

White Chicks

2004Movie109 minEnglish

Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socialites to the Hamptons--but when the girls are disfigured in a car accident, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from black men into rich white women.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes7%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users59%
Director: Keenen Ivory WayansGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Two FBI agents, Marcus Copeland and Kevin Thornton, go undercover as white women, the Wilson sisters, to investigate a kidnapping plot. They must maintain their disguise at a luxurious hotel and attend a society gala, encountering absurd situations and unexpected romantic entanglements along the way. The comedy arises from their struggle to adapt to their new identities and navigate the social dynamics of the wealthy white elite.

Critical Reception

White Chicks was widely panned by critics for its perceived lack of originality, offensive humor, and reliance on racial stereotypes. Despite its poor critical reception, the film achieved significant commercial success, becoming a cult favorite among audiences for its outlandish premise and slapstick comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its predictable plot and offensive racial humor.
  • Despite critical disdain, audiences found enjoyment in its over-the-top performances and silly premise.
  • Seen as a low-brow comedy that prioritizes gags over substance.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a ridiculous and over-the-top comedy, with many appreciating the Wayans brothers' commitment to the absurd premise. While some acknowledged its lack of sophisticated humor, a significant portion of viewers enjoyed it as a guilty pleasure for its sheer silliness and comedic performances.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for five Teen Choice Awards and two MTV Movie Awards.

Fun Fact

The makeup and prosthetics used to transform Marlon and Shawn Wayans into white women took several hours each day and were so convincing that even their own families had trouble recognizing them at first.

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tmdb51616167

tmdb51616167

"White Chicks" is a film that sparked mixed reactions due to its premise of black actors dressing up as white women, a concept that some found confusing and potentially controversial. Despite concerns about blackface and whiteface, the movi...
metalstorm.ee

metalstorm.ee

Best movie ever. I mean does it get any better than this? Look I felt it was total metal. And I am a heavy metal maniac that gives everything 89/100. So there. Now there is comedy, there is suspense, there is disguise, there are trannys (or...
Reno

Reno

**The two shades of white!** I've heard this film a long ago, but I never interested to watch it. We can't avoid them, because when we look for a particular type of film for the occasion, they will pop-up and that is how I watched this n...