Barbershop

Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, Eve

With enough lively banter to keep its customers happy for years, Barbershop is a loose, lanky comedy with its heart--and its humor--in all the right places. Ice Cube plays Calvin, reluctant hei...( read more  read more... )r to his late father's barbershop on Chicago's South Side--a neighborhood institution that seems like a trap for a guy with bigger dreams. But Calvin is devoted to his employees and local customers, and when he makes an ill-considered deal with a loan shark (Keith David), the future of the barbershop hangs in the balance. There's a goofy subplot involving a stolen cash machine, but what gives Barbershop its abundant charm is its compassionate, feel-good vibe for its likable characters--not just scene-stealer Cedric the Entertainer (as Eddie the veteran barber, whose shaving lesson is a shining pearl of wisdom), but the entire well-chosen cast. It may seem like a lot of casual rap, but look and listen closely, and Barbershop will reward you with its danceable rhythms of life. --Jeff Shannon

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PG-13

Directed by: Tim Story

Released: September 13, 2002

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DVD Released: January 1, 2003

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  • February 22, 2009
    One of the best comedies of he heart. In contrast to the hilarious Friday series, Barbershop brings to life the most politically incorrect movie which is hilarious! Cedric the Entertainer is the scene stealer as Eddie, the aged Barber with wisdom and wise cracks, mentoring the yo... ...( read more )
  • May 31, 2007
    Great movie but the second one is better.
  • May 20, 2007
    Funny and exciting. Ice Cube is great. Solid ensemble class.
  • March 2, 2006
    "Alright, you've used all of your black jokes for this week" "Damn, I must have used them all watching Barbershop 9" - Scrubs.
  • May 9, 2009
    Kinda clever. I remember likeing it for the witty banter and the simpleness of the movie.

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September 15, 2002
Nick Schager, Matinee Magazine

It may be an easy swipe to take, but this Barbershop just doesn't make the cut. full review

September 13, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

A sloppy but likable movie. full review

September 13, 2002
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

A broad, very funny, unexpectedly graceful comedy of character and community. full review

September 13, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

If nothing significant gets settled in the rambling barbershop conversations, at least many issues are aired, and by the end, in classic sitcom fashion, all problems have been solved. full review

September 12, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

The movie's quiet affirmation of neighborhood values gives it an honest, lived-in glow. full review

September 12, 2002
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

A stage-y but likable ensemble piece. full review

September 6, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Final verdict: You've seen it all before. full review

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