Ice Cube,
Anthony Anderson,
Cedric the Entertainer,
Sean Patrick Thomas,
Eve
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Calvin (Ice Cube) never wanted to take over the family business, a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Disgusted with the shop's crime-ridden neighborhood, and caught up in his moneymaking scheme... read more
Directed by: Tim Story
Release Date: September 13, 2002
DVD Release Date: January 1, 2003
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February 26, 2010Pretty good joint, but was it good enough for a sequel and a spinoff? Don't curr just cut my hurr. My barber's Vietnamese so I would have liked to have seen some Asians in the shop. Cedric carried this, great performance by him.
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February 6, 2010fb733768972Great Movie! It has tons of laughs and a great script to keep it going on all cylinders!
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February 22, 2009One 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
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August 28, 2007Cool...Ice Cube is getting better with this whole Movie thang...Well done ^_^
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March 25, 2007An incredible funnny movie that is no holds barred in teh comedy division. Alot of laughs as well as alot of memories about the previous generation. (MLK and MX) A good movie to enjoy add a star if you brought popcorn! LOL
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May 9, 2009Kinda clever. I remember likeing it for the witty banter and the simpleness of the movie.
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Critic Reviews
March 23, 2010
Ted Shen, Chicago Reader
March 18, 2008
David Germain, Associated Press
Barbershop is a cozy place to hang out for a while, even if you don't need a little off the sides. Full Review
October 23, 2002
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
The movie's heart is in the right place, which generates enough warmth to make one root for it. Full Review
September 16, 2002
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
A flat-out hilarious ensemble comedy that probably made me laugh out loud more than any other movie this year. Full Review
September 13, 2002
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
It's a likable venture that just misses being a lovable one.
September 13, 2002
Daphne Gordon, Toronto Star
As a slapstick adventure, Barbershop is unfunny and unoriginal. But as a character-driven drama, Barbershop works well, with its quirky, sweet characters and authentic dialogue. Full Review
September 13, 2002
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
A nice way to spend a couple of hours. You'll feel like a longtime customer. Full Review
September 13, 2002
Jan Stuart, Newsday
Amid the new populist comedies that underscore the importance of family tradition and familial community, one would be hard-pressed to find a movie with a bigger, fatter heart than Barbershop. Full Review
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