Barbershop: The Next Cut by Warner Bros. Pictures Opens Nationwide in the USA Friday, April 15, 2016 Our Coverage Sponsored by Maine Woolens
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The latest and greatest from Warner Brothers Pictures opens this Friday nationwide in the USA and it's highly entertaining! We understand this is the third of a series; we did not see the first two and do not believe you must to enjoy Barbershop: The Next Cut on a standalone basis.
This time, the Barbershop is co-ed and the battle of the sexes is full-on.
What we like about this film is its emphasis on a small business and how committed it is to thriving in its community. One of the best aspects of America is the American Dream and our entrepreneurial spirit that is celebrated here like nowhere else.
The colorful characters are just as laudable.
Calvin, played by Ice Cube, is one of the best characters in the flick and we really like his role as a father, specifically. We got a kick out of the line how it is high time for his son to meet some Catholics [when he doesn't behave!], and humor is rampant. No one is immune from it including R. Kelly and Bill Cosby, which we liked, because we all need a good laugh. Laughing is much more important than being politically correct when it's all done in good fun.
Chess, playing cards and friendly banter punctuate the mood of this lovely establishment that shows it cares about its guests as well as its staff. It's a tiny little mecca in an area of murky chaos in the city of Chicago.
Hats off to the spunk of Nicki Minaj who adds her own style to her role and anyone that has ever been in a love triangle will be laughing at her acting execution; we agree with her in that she does add a lot of depth to the multi-faceted character.
We also liked how the film references Twitter a lot.
Though the film is fun, we would have liked to see a wider spirit of inclusion and the Joel Quenneville Show, otherwise known as the Chicago Blackhawks, should have had at least a tiny cameo. (When you say Chicago, Peachy says Blackhawks!) There is a lot of slang in the film; if you are not used to this language maybe read up on it first...! Peachy ascribes to proper English; you all know that Whom You Know is named after her 10th grade English class at Miss Porter's (and you should also know about our pal Chrishaunda, a fellow grammar enthusiast, who is uber popular this week on our site.) What everyone will understand however is the human relationships that cross race lines and span across generations, family relationships, and above all, the battle of the sexes.
The social aspects of the workplace and relationships that develop are refreshing to see and definitely the spice of life. Finally, a good dance party solves everything.
Bravo Barbershop!
Ice Cube and Cedric the Entertainer are reunited in “Barbershop: The Next Cut,” directed by Malcolm D. Lee (“The Best Man” films, “Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins”).
It’s been more than 10 years since our last appointment at Calvin’s Barbershop. Calvin (Ice Cube) and his longtime crew, including Eddie (Cedric the Entertainer), are still there, but the shop has undergone some major changes. Most noticeably, our once male-dominated sanctuary is now co-ed. The ladies bring their own flavor, drama and gossip to the shop challenging the fellas at every turn. Despite the good times and camaraderie within the shop, the surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, forcing Calvin and our crew to come together to not only save the shop, but their neighborhood.
“Barbershop: The Next Cut” features a starring ensemble cast including Regina Hall (“Think Like a Man”), Anthony Anderson (TV’s “Black-ish”), Eve (“Whip It”) and JB Smoove (TV’s “The Millers”), with Oscar winner Common (Best Song, “Selma”) and Nicki Minaj (“The Other Woman”).
Lee directed the film from a screenplay by Kenya Barris (“Black-ish”) & Tracy Oliver (“The Neighbors”), based on characters created by Mark Brown. “Barbershop: The Next Cut” is produced by Robert Teitel and George L. Tillman, reteaming from the first two films, and Ice Cube. Malcolm D. Lee, Becki Cross Trujillo, Ronald G. Muhammad and Jeff Kwatinetz served as executive producers.
The behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Greg Gardiner, production designer Ina Mayhew, editor Paul Millspaugh, composer Stanley Clarke and costume designer Danielle Hollowell.
From Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and New Line Cinema, “Barbershop: The Next Cut” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures.
“Barbershop: The Next Cut” opens nationwide on April 15, 2016.
This film is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for “sexual material and language.”
