Xzibit Movies
Hip-hop star-turned-actor Xzibit was born Alvin Joiner in Detroit, MI, later moving to New Mexico and Los Angeles with his family before releasing his debut album, At the Speed of Life. The releases 40 Days & 40 Nightz and Restless followed in quick succession, and after touring with the likes of Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg Xzibit was a bona fide hip-hop heavyweight. In 1999, Xzibit began gravitating toward acting, with early roles in The Wash and 8 Mile serving well to show that he exuded as much charisma in front of the camera as he did in front of the studio microphone. More substantial roles in XXX: State of the Union, Derailed, and Gridiron Gang helped to solidify his reputation as a talented screen star, and starting in 2004, Xzibit would highlight some of the most outrageous machines ever to drive the two-lane blacktop as the host of MTV's Pimp My Ride. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Abel Ferrara's cult crime drama Bad Lieutenant is given a sister film with this Werner Herzog-helmed production that takes its inspiration from the original, but focuses on new characters and plotlines. Nicolas Cage steps into Harvey Keitel's mold of a corrupt and drug-addled police officer, with the scummy setting moving from New York City to New Orleans. Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, and Xzibit co-star in the Nu Image/Millennium Films picture. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, (more)
- 2008
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This hip-hop concert video features performances by artists such as Xzibit, ing T, and Heltah Skeltah. The setlist includes renditions of "Party Ya Ass Off," "Going Crazy," "Make Room," and "Only When I'm Drunk." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- The Alkaholiks, Xzibit, (more)
- 2008
- PG13
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David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprise their roles as Fox Mulder and Dana Scully with this long-delayed big-screen continuation that revives the series six years after it headed off the air in 2002. Creator Chris Carter returns to direct, co-writing the script with series veteran Frank Spotnitz for 20th Century Fox. Billy Connolly, Amanda Peet and rapper Xzibit co-star in the stand-alone sequel. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, (more)
Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton, and Xzibit headline this fact-based drama about an innocent Texas mother caught up in a high-profile drug raid, and unjustly accused due to the uncorroborated testimony of a single informant. Dee Roberts (Beharie) is a young single mother of four living in a small Texas town. Arrested during a drug raid and accused of a crime she didn't commit, Dee goes against the wishes of her mother, Alma (Alfre Woodard), and rejects the plea-bargain that would free her from jail, but brand her as a felon for life. As word begins to spread that similar incidents are occurring in poor communities all across the country, Dee realizes that there are more mothers out there like her, and decides to take a stand against powerful district attorney Calvin Beckett (Michael O'Keefe). Now, despite being well aware of District Attorney Beckett's fierce reputation, Dee enlists the aid of ACLU attorney David Cohen (Nelson) and former narcotics officer Sam Conroy (Patton) in overcoming the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that, if not navigated with the greatest of caution, now threaten to destroy her life. With the custody of her children on the line, one brave mother wages a valiant battle to strike at the very heart of the corrupt Texas justice system. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, (more)
Forget everything you know about Little Red Riding Hood; the classic fairy tale gets a new look and a new style in this computer-animated comedy for the whole family. Grizzly (voice of Xzibit) and Stork (voice of Anthony Anderson) are a pair of critter cops who have been called the homey bungalow of Granny (voice of Glenn Close) to investigate a disturbance of the peace. It seems there was an altercation involving Granny, her granddaughter Little Red Riding Hood (voice of Anne Hathaway), a Big Bad Wolf (voice of Patrick Warburton), and a Woodsman (voice of Jim Belushi). However, as the detectives interview the participants and get each individual's perspective, they learn that Granny isn't so helpless, Red may have been doing more than just visiting relatives, the Wolf isn't the predator he's been cracked up to be, and the Woodman doesn't have much of an intellectual advantage over the trees he chops down. Hoodwinked also features the voice talents of Andy Dick, David Ogden Stiers, and Chazz Palminteri. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anne Hathaway, Glenn Close, (more)
The true story of the football team that proved sometimes second chances can make a difference comes to the screen in director Phil Joanou's tale of self-respect and social responsibility on the gridiron. Sean Porter (The Rock) is a detention camp probation officer who oversees the inmates at Camp Kilpatrick in Los Angeles and isn't willing to simply write off the violent offenders who have been placed in his care. Though their prospects for the future are decidedly bleak, Porter is convinced that if he can just get through to his adolescent inmates they may finally be able to turn their lives around and make amends for the mistakes of their past. When Porter's proposal of forming a high-school-level football team at Camp Kilpatrick meets with skepticism and resistance in the highest ranks, the determined coach puts his career on the line to prove that even convicted criminals can acquire the tools needed to build a brighter future when given the proper motivation and the means of doing so. Inspired by filmmaker Jac Flanders' 1993 documentary of the same name, Gridiron Gang features a screenplay penned by In the Line of Fire scribe Jeff Maguire, and features a supporting cast that includes Leon Rippy, Kevin Dunn, and Detroit-born rapper-turned-actor Xzibit. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- The Rock, Jade Yorker, (more)
A clandestine love affair may claim a terrible price from two desperate people in this psychological thriller. Charles Schine (Clive Owen) is an advertising executive who is married to Deana (Melissa George) and has a young, diabetic daughter whose third kidney operation just failed. Charles's life turns a most unexpected corner when he meets Lucinda Harris (Jennifer Aniston) on a commuter train. Lucinda, who is also married with a daughter, keeps bumping into Charles on the train, and they strike up a friendship that soon grows into something deeper. Eventually Charles and Lucinda meet for lunch, then dinner, then check into a posh hotel, but the consequences turn out to be greater than they imagined; the dangerous criminal Philippe Laroche (Vincent Cassel) breaks into the couple's hotel room, beats Charles nearly unconscious, and rapes Lucinda. The problem doesn't end there, however; Laroche soon unveils both his certainty that the couple avoided calling the police, and - more troublingly - his possession of Charles's personal information. When he makes the ill-advised attempt to blackmail the couple, Charles turns to a rough-cut friend from his workplace who offers to help out -- for a small commission.Derailed was the first American project for Swedish filmmaker Mikael Håfström. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston, (more)
In an era where mix tape culture has been threatened by the greed of record industry, filmmakers set out to explore just how these prized items have allowed many independent artists to find their audience in a manner that just wouldn't have been possible through traditional methods. The mix tape has become a cornerstone of hip-hop culture, but as legal issues find collectors and enthusiasts risking both jail time and prohibitive fines for their efforts in keeping the culture alive unknown artists are beginning to suffer. Now, for the first time ever, hip-hop icons Chuck D, Xzibit, and others all set down to discuss the future of the mix tape in a documentary that also features performances by DJ Clue and Kanye West. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2005
Season three of the custom car reality series Pimp My Ride begins with the pimping of a 20-year-old car that might otherwise have been consigned to the scrap heap. Host Xzibit and the mechanical wizards at West Coast Customs take on the daunting task of reconditioning and repainting a 1985 Ford Econoline owned by a 23-year-old motorist named Nate. Contributing to the metamorphosis are custom rims, a side post exhaust, red velvet couches -- and even a miniature hot tub! The rest of the season finds the pimp treatment given to such heaps as a 1988 Chevy S10, a 1996 Caprice Cop Car, a 1988 Honda Civic, and a 1955 Chevy Bel Air. And as always, if West Coast Customs isn't able to save the auto at hand, generous Xzibit is eager and willing to give the customer a brand new, state-of-the-art vehicle right out of the showroom. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Xzibit
A new renegade fighter rises to defend the United States from an internal threat in this action thriller. Augustus Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) of the National Security Agency has successfully dealt with a number of threats to America's safety, but he faces a whole new challenge when he discovers a potent terrorist cell that has ties to the upper levels of the American military. Gibbons learns that George Deckert (Willem Dafoe), the secretary of defense, has been training a secret military faction to stage a coup against the United States by kidnapping and assassinating the president of the United States (Peter Strauss). Convinced there's no one he can trust within his circle of operatives, Gibbons turns to Darius Stone (Ice Cube), currently serving time in a maximum security penitentiary. Stone once served with Gibbons in the Army, and also took part in a mutiny against Deckert; despite his reckless side, Gibbons is certain Stone's fearless nature and peerless fighting skills make him the one man who can take on Deckert and his troops. XXX: State of the Union is the sequel to the 2002 hit XXX, though neither star Vin Diesel nor his character, Xander Cage, appear in this picture. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ice Cube, Willem Dafoe, (more)
- 2004
The effusive Xzibit continues to troll around Southern California in search of worn out cars to transform into cool luxury vehicles -- with state-of-the-art accessories to boot -- as Pimp My Ride roars into its second season. For starters, Xzibit invites a motorist named Big Ron into the hallowed garage of West Coast Customs to witness the metamorphosis as Ron's 1984 Caddy Eldorado is pimped with the aid of a sunset pearl paint job, a gold grill, curb feelers, and white leather seats (did we mention that the car is also embossed with Big Ron's initials). Among the old clunkers pimped in later episodes are a 1991 Ford Escort, a 1958 VW bus, and a 1987 Chevy Blazer. Season two ends in the same manner as season one; unable to rescue a 1963 Ford Fairlane (it looks great after being pimped, but can't run for you-know-what), Xzibit presents the owner with a fresh off the line 2005 Toyota 4Runner. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Xzibit
Rap talking, bald headed "Pimp Master" Xzibit merrily selects old, beat-up clunker cars to be transformed into fly luxury vehicles during the first season of MTV's Pimp My Ride. The first assignment for the geniuses at West Coast Customs is a 1988 Daihatsu Hi-Jet, which is pimped with the addition of two MP3 players, a mini-fridge, a six-DVD changer and sundry other accoutrements. Later "lemons" given the treatment this season are a 1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, a 1986 Olds Cutlass Supreme, a 1992 Honda Civic, a 1967 Ford Mustang, a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, a 1984 Nissan Maxima, and a 1969 Volkswagen Baja Bug. In the season finale, a 19-year-old North Dakota transplant named Kerry is honored with a "pimping" as his 1989 Ford Escort is taken into West Coast Customs. Alas, the old heap is beyond saving, but fear not: Kerry will drive home in a brand-new Scion xB! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Xzibit
Life on the streets isn't worth the shot of a bullet when you haven't got a full clip, and when the police are corrupt the only way to take back the neighborhood is to lock, load, and set your sights on the racist powers attempting to quiet the voice of the people. When his father dies, Joshua Pope (Busta Rhymes) returns to his hometown to discover that his formerly quiet neighborhood has been taken over by a thuggish, power-mad police squad. An encounter with his old friend Duncan (Xzibit) reveals that the situation is even more dire than he previously thought, and together the old friends scheme to take down the corrupt lawmen and take back the streets. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, (more)
Eight heavyweight boxers battle for supremacy and a $100,000 cash prize in Thunderbox: Fistful of Dollars. Among the constestants include fan-favorites Jeremy Williams and Tim Witherspoon, while hip-hop artists Eve and Xzibit helped contribute to the soundtrack. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
Hip-Hop VIPs contains performances and interviews with 19 hip-hop artists. Filmed entirely in New York City, this video includes interviews with Dr. Dre, Ja Rule, Method Man, and a little-seen segment with Aaliyah. Others featured include Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Eve. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
This family musical enjoys the dubious distinction of being the first film ever based on a theme park attraction, the "Country Bears Jamboree" at Disneyworld. Beary Barrington (voice of Haley Joel Osment) is an adolescent bruin raised by a human family after he was found by a park ranger, abandoned in the forest. Curious about his biological roots, Beary travels to Tennessee to seek out his birth parents while attempting to locate the members of his favorite musical group -- a defunct country music act called the Country Bears -- along the way. Country Bear Hall, the famed venue where the band was launched, is facing imminent destruction at the hands of greedy banker Reed Thimple (Christopher Walken), but young Beary has a plan to save the hall by staging a reunion benefit concert. Beary's path takes him through a guitar duel, a vintage coffee house, and a car wash, as he's pursued by a pair of bumbling cops (Diedrich Bader and Daryl "Chill" Mitchell) trying to reunite him with his adoptive parents. Meanwhile, a panoply of musical legends including Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, and Queen Latifah appear Behind the Music-style to comment on the Country Bears' alleged artistic influence on their work. The Country Bears, the first in a pair of planned Disney projects based on the company's theme park rides (the second is slated to be based on "Pirates of the Caribbean"), co-stars Stephen Tobolowsky, Brad Garrett, Alex Rocco, and Stephen Root. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Christopher Walken, Stephen Tobolowsky, (more)
In this hard-hitting urban action story, Killa Pop (Snoop Dogg) is the leader of a Los Angeles street gang who've become a criminal force to be reckoned with. Snap (Goldie Loc) and Crackle (Tray Dee) are two of Pop's most trusted associates who've risen through the ranks to become his right-hand men. But Snap and Crackle have decided they're tired of working under Killa Pop, and frame him for murder so they can take over the operation while he's behind bars. When Killa Pop is found guilty, even though he had nothing to do with this crime, he seemingly takes his punishment like a man and behaves like a model prisoner. But Pop's docile exterior is just a ruse -- he's mapped out a plan to break out of jail, and with the help of his real friends, will bring down Snap and Crackle and regain control of his underground business. But Snap and Crackle aren't about to give up without a fight, and are willing to play dirty to stay on top. Eastsidaz also features cameo appearances from hip-hop stars Warren G., Xzibit, and RBX. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Snoop Dogg
The world of hip-hop comes to life as never before in the one video magazine that takes viewers on an insider tour with some of the hottest musical acts around. Artists featured in this release include Nas, Xzibit, Paul Wall, D-Lou, Lil Wayne, and KLC. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Greg Street, Cash Money, (more)
A longtime legend of West Coast rap, Xzibit finally broke through to mainstream recognition after high-profile collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Eminem, and this home video collects his music videos while also including live performances and some of the backstage mayhem from the Up In Smoke tour, which featured Xzibit on its roster. Xzibit: Restless Xposed includes the songs "What You See Is What You Get," "X," "Front 2 Back," "Paparazzi," "What's the Difference," and more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
