Barbershop
A day in the life of a South Side Chicago barbershop.
29 July 1991, Chicago, Illinois, USA
22 March 1976, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
1970
2 February 1932, Orlando, Florida, USA
3 April 1979, Chicago, Illinois, USA
29 November 1952, Englewood, New Jersey, USA
1971, Costa Mesa, California, USA
29 November 1980, Joliet, Illinois, USA
1977
30 January 1973, Detroit, Michigan, USA
October 18, 2008
The problem with Barbershop is that it tries too hard to be too many things.December 27, 2007
Rapper-turned-actor Ice Cube ably provides the emotional core in this story of a neighborhood barbershop and its assortment of colorful inhabitants, which is a cut above standard hip-hop cinematic fare.February 13, 2004
...has the makings of a long-running franchise, but one that just doesn't cut it as a crossover hit.April 29, 2009
A smart, clever, and well-written piece of filmmaking...October 23, 2002
The movie's heart is in the right place, which generates enough warmth to make one root for it.September 30, 2010
Charming urban comedy for teens.September 16, 2002
A flat-out hilarious ensemble comedy that probably made me laugh out loud more than any other movie this year.March 18, 2008
Barbershop is a cozy place to hang out for a while, even if you don't need a little off the sides.December 28, 2008
A funny, warm, immensely likable, and all-ages-appealing film centering around the importance of heritage and family.January 26, 2006
Perhaps because it promotes traditional values - respect women, crime doesn't pay, family comes first - the film shines in those rare scenes when it plays with received wisdom.September 13, 2002
It's a likable venture that just misses being a lovable one.March 23, 2010
Some of the verbal jousts are hot, and a Laurel and Hardy routine involving a stolen ATM is fitfully hilarious, but this reminds me of a pilot for a cable sitcom.