Barbershop: The Next Cut
Seen it?2016 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Hair, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The days of male bonding are gone as Eddie and the crew must now contend with sassy female co-workers and spirited clientele. As the battle of the sexes rages on, a different kind of conflict has taken over Chicago. Crime and gangs are on the rise, leaving Calvin worried about the fate of his son. Together, the friends come up with a bold plan to take back their beloved neighborhood.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$55 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 100K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Malcolm D. Lee
- Ice CubeCalvin Palmer
- Cedric the EntertainerEddie
- Regina HallAngie
- Sean Patrick ThomasJimmy
- EveTerri
- Nicki MinajDraya
- Anthony AndersonJ.D.
- CommonJabari
- Jazsmin LewisJennifer
- Troy GarityIsaac