Malibu's Most Wanted: When Comedy Meets Crime in 2003

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'Malibu's Most Wanna Be'

In the early 2000s, Hollywood was churning out numerous buddy comedies and action flicks that attempted to capture the essence of successful franchises. One such film that tried its luck at recreating a mix of comedy and crime was 'Malibu's Most Wanted,' released in theaters on March 19th, 2003.

The movie follows the story of Brad Gluckman (played by Shawn Wayans), an affluent white boy from Beverly Hills who has developed an unusual affinity for rap music. Disillusioned with his privileged lifestyle, he decides to ditch his comfortable life and move into a rough neighborhood in Los Angeles called Compton, where he reinvents himself as 'Wassup' Willy.

Brad's decision doesn't go down well with the local gang members who mistake him for an actual rapper trying to steal their thunder. As tensions rise between Brad and the gang, they kidnap him thinking that his father is a wealthy senator willing to pay any price to secure his son's safe return.

Enter Senator Gluckman (played by Bernie Mac), a well-meaning but slightly dim-witted politician who arranges for two black actors - Biggie Smalls aka 'Big D' and Jody 'The Kid' Rice, played by Daveed Diggs and Ice Cube respectively- to pose as ruthless gang members responsible for the kidnapping.

As Senator Gluckman navigates through a series of comedic misadventures in Compton trying to rescue his son from these supposedly dangerous actors, he ends up learning valuable lessons about life beyond politics. Meanwhile, Brad must confront reality when forced into an unlikely friendship with Biggie Smalls and Jody Rice who try their best to teach him the true meaning of gangster lifestyle.

'Malibu's Most Wanted 2: The Quickening'

In 2011, a sequel titled 'Malibu's Most Wanted 2: The Quickening' was announced but ultimately never materialized. However, it seems that fans of the original film haven't given up hope yet as various bootlegged versions and fan-made trailers have been circulating online.

If you're looking for more comedy-infused action flicks or simply want to relive some nostalgic memories from the early 2000s, then 'Malibu's Most Wanted' might be just what you need. Just remember that this film is rated PG-13 due to mild profanity and violence so viewer discretion is advised.

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Cast:

* Shawn Wayans as Brad Gluckman / Wassup Willy

* Bernie Mac as Senator Gluckman

* Daveed Diggs as Biggie Smalls aka 'Big D'

* Ice Cube as Jody 'The Kid' Rice

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