Next Friday (2000)

20% of critics liked it
(64 reviews)
77% of users liked it
(162,786 ratings)

In this sequel to the urban comedy Friday, rap music star Ice Cube returns as Craig Jones, a streetwise man from South Central Los Angeles who has a knack for getting into trouble. This time out, Craig is still trying to outsmart neighborhood bully Debo (Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr.); after Craig gets… More In this sequel to the urban comedy Friday, rap music star Ice Cube returns as Craig Jones, a streetwise man from South Central Los Angeles who has a knack for getting into trouble. This time out, Craig is still trying to outsmart neighborhood bully Debo (Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr.); after Craig gets the better of Debo in a fist fight, Debo is determined to flatten Craig in a rematch. Looking to stay out of Debo's way, Craig decides that it would be a good time to visit his cousin (Mike Epps) and uncle (Don "DC" Curry), who have recently won the lottery and moved into a spacious new home in the suburbs. Like Friday, Next Friday was written by Ice Cube and his frequent musical collaborator DJ Pooh; music video director Steve Carr made his feature debut with this film. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By: Steve Carr, Don "DC" Curry
Written By: Ice Cube
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 12, 2000 Wide
On DVD: Jun 1, 2004
Studio: New Line Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Ernest Hardy, Film.com
Next Friday is a truly awful film.
Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The flick could use Chris Tucker, co-star of the first Friday, AWOL in the sequel. He probably took a look at the script and realized this sequel was no reason to shout, 'T.G.I.F.'
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
It's vulgar and raggy, but also very funny.
Jay Carr, Boston Globe
One measure of its desperation and lack of respect for its audience is the frequency with which it labors to wring humor from flatulence and excrement gags.
Tom Keogh, Film.com
Next Friday will eventually be remembered as a disposable farce, but one that leaves a happy memory.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Cube walks through this picture in an unconnected, unfunny daze, torching what is obviously a great talent in pursuit of cheap laughs and big box office.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
Lazy, dumb, and misogynistic.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
[Cube abandons] the heavy-on-dialogue rhythm in favor of needless subplots rife with hijinks.
Eric Monder, Film Journal International
Still, in the Wayans Brothers tradition, a few of the vignettes are savvy and effective.
Sue Pierman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
About as deep as an empty wading pool.
Dustin Putman, DustinPutman.com
A heaping piece of rancid garbage.

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Conner R

A half wit follow up to a semi-descent movie. When Chris Tucker won't sign up for a sequel, it's usually a bad sign. Mike Epps was a horrible addition to the cast, reducing everything to bad punchlines. While it does have some good elements, the bad certainly outweighs the… More
A half wit follow up to a semi-descent movie. When Chris Tucker won't sign up for a sequel, it's usually a bad sign. Mike Epps was a horrible addition to the cast, reducing everything to bad punchlines. While it does have some good elements, the bad certainly outweighs the good.
Tim S

A decent sequel.
Derek D

Probably the weakest out of the trilogy, but still not that bad. The Mexican guy is super-annoying and very stereotypical, but a break from the big-as-fuck villains like Deebo and Damon. Epps is a nice change of pace from Tucker.
Rachel F

Hilarious. I think it was just as good as the first one.
EightThirty .

Part 1 was better...I like the Vacuum scene, that was funny ^_^
danny d

nothing to the first one
Khris N

theres never been a another series of movies to which people actually remember the entire script to - cause its that good!
Nate Z

[font=Arial][color=darkred]In 1995 people were cheering for a small movie then making waves on video about shiftless lay-abouts and an interesting weekend they have. No, it wasn't Weekend at Bernie's 2, it was Ice Cube's collaboration with director F. Gary Grey on the… More
[font=Arial][color=darkred]In 1995 people were cheering for a small movie then making waves on video about shiftless lay-abouts and an interesting weekend they have. No, it wasn't Weekend at Bernie's 2, it was Ice Cube's collaboration with director F. Gary Grey on the urban comedy Friday. Now five years later, Next Friday takes off where last Friday was, and thus is now this Friday. Confused? You won't be as soon as the opening credits hit.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Ice Cube brings everything to the table with his sequel to the surprise 1995 hit original -- as chief actor, producer, writer, and even casting assistant. Word. Cube -- that's Mr. Cube to you -- lays on the charm and brings together an amusing supporting cast with him to suburbia. Together they wreak havoc and smoke marijuana. The plot has as much substance as a New York City dime bag, but that's all Cube needs to assemble for himself a vulgar, stupid, but funny picture.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Believe it or not, there are sporadic moments of inspired comedy, but they get lost in a cloud of pot smoke and crassness. The thinly plotted story is stretched to its limit at 93 minutes, leaving room for lots of vulgar un-PC humor -- but, hell, I did laugh. The shame is that Next Friday relies on tired, if not offensive, stereotypes as sources for comedy.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Next Friday lacks the dumb charm of its predecessor, and Chris Tucker's motor mouth is missed most, but at its best Next Friday is disposable fun. Something tells me I would've enjoyed the movie more if I were stoned while watching. But then again, the same probably holds true for all movies.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Nate's Grade: C [/color][/font]
Deb S

The main character is again ICE CUBE and his cousin DAE DAE played by Mike Epps. Dae Dae is the homeboy who replaced Chris Tucker (and does a great job at it also). Deebo (Tiny Lister) is still looking for his revenge on Craig. So Craig's father hides him in the posh Beverly… More
The main character is again ICE CUBE and his cousin DAE DAE played by Mike Epps. Dae Dae is the homeboy who replaced Chris Tucker (and does a great job at it also). Deebo (Tiny Lister) is still looking for his revenge on Craig. So Craig's father hides him in the posh Beverly Hills district where he has relatives who won the lottery. However his family has wasted all the money they've won and they still need to pay for their new house. If they don't get the money, they'll be evicted. Craig and Day-Day try to find a way to get the money to keep the house. Every place has its friendly people and every place has its bullies who in Rancho Cucamonga take shape of three Latino thugs called the Joker brothers. Craig and Day Day get into some hilarious scrapes as they try and get the money together to stop Elroy's house being repossessed for unpaid tax bills. The Joker's women provided some good eye candy and Lisa Rodriguez (The Jokers? sister and Craig?s love interest) was hot as well. Cube is a good writer, and he came up with such original lines like, "You ever heard of El Nino?" "Yes." "Well, this is El Negro." NEXT FRIDAY provides laughs if you just watch the movie and try not to look for flaws.
Lee K

like i said on my review of the original friday, this series is freakin hilarious. I totally love don "dc" curry as uncle elroy, i was pissing my pants!
paganchild1979 p

Can't stand this movie anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!