Men Suddenly in Black
Men Suddenly in Black

Men Suddenly in Black

2003Movie98 minCantonese

Four men attempt to fool around as much as they can before their wives return from a 14-hour Buddhism trip to Thailand.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users55%
Director: Steve CarrGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

A pair of incompetent Secret Service agents are tasked with protecting the President's daughter during a trip to Los Angeles. When they are framed for a crime they didn't commit, they must go on the run and clear their names while trying to complete their mission.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its unoriginal plot, predictable humor, and weak performances. Audiences also found the movie to be a disappointment, leading to its poor box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a tired premise and forced comedic situations.
  • Performances are generally uninspired, with little chemistry among the leads.
  • Despite a few sporadic laughs, the movie fails to deliver a consistently entertaining experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film mildly amusing but ultimately forgettable. Some viewers appreciated the efforts of the main cast, particularly Ice Cube, while others felt the humor was too slapstick and the plot too nonsensical.

Fun Fact

The original title of the film was 'The Brothers', but it was changed to 'Barbershop 2: Back in Business' to capitalize on the success of the first 'Barbershop' film, before eventually settling on 'Men Suddenly in Black' for release.

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