Barbershop (2002) movie poster

Barbershop (2002)

"Everyone's gettin' lined up."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 74% (RT: 82%, MC: 66) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Director
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (522 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metacritic
66
Cast
Ice Cube as Calvin Palmer
Sean Patrick Thomas as Jimmy James
Eve as Terri Jones
Troy Garity as Isaac Rosenberg
Michael Ealy as Ricky Nash
Keith David as Lester Wallace
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 522 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 74%.
Overview
A day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of his time. After selling the shop to a local loan shark, Calvin slowly begins to see his father's vision and legacy and struggles with the notion that he just sold it out. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Ice Cube spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Barbershop, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Barbershop is a 2002 comedy, drama film directed by Tim Story. A day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of his time.

After selling the shop to a local loan shark, Calvin slowly begins to see his father's vision and legacy and struggles with the notion that he just sold it out. The film has been rated by 522 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Barbershop delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Barbershop (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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