Barbershop: The Next Cut

Name: Barbershop: The Next Cut
Genre: Comedy
Released: April 15, 2016
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, Eve, Ice Cube, Nicki Minaj

2016

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Movie Details & Credits

New Line Cinema | Release Date: April 15, 2016 | PG-13

Starring: Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, Eve, Ice Cube, Nicki Minaj, Regina Hall

Summary: 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 andIt’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.… Expand

Director: Malcolm D. Lee

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 111 min

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83	#83 Most Shared Movie of 2016

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Mick LaSalle

Apr 13, 2016

A funny movie, but also a serious movie, and — who knows? — maybe an important one. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Apr 14, 2016

The most fascinating — and the most moving — thing about this sprawling, sincere and boisterous movie is its tone. Read full review

Alan Zilberman

Apr 14, 2016

If “Chi-Raq” aimed to shock us out of complacency, “The Next Cut” creates a more welcoming groove, encouraging greater openness to outside perspectives. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Apr 12, 2016

Barbershop: The Next Cut, the third installment in the film series, brings the laughs while injecting a serious topical theme that gives it a welcome edge. Read full review

Jesse Hassenger

Apr 13, 2016

Though this series is built on comic looseness, it’s that sincerity that carries through its minor comedic missteps, like underusing Hall and leaning too heavily on Cedric’s wacky-old-man shtick. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Apr 14, 2016

It's a mixed message, but that perfectly encapsulates the confusion of 2016 American politics. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 12, 2016

Overlong, polished but drab civics lesson of a comedy. This “Barbershop” is in sore need of a trim, and not just a little off the top, either. Read full review

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masterlego7

Apr 15, 2016

never have I ever been so surprised about these kind of movies being good. I went in with super low expectations and came out of the theater enthralled. The Barbershop series has never really been known for its drama side of the tale, but Cedric the Entertainer and Ice Cube blew me away innever have I ever been so surprised about these kind of movies being good. I went in with super low expectations and came out of the theater enthralled. The Barbershop series has never really been known for its drama side of the tale, but Cedric the Entertainer and Ice Cube blew me away in this movie. I dont want to spoil anything because you absolutely need to experience this movie while its in theaters.… Expand

3 of 8 users found this helpful35

jessejayy

Apr 15, 2016

wow, Im absolutely blown away on how great this movie was. Ice Cube really hit it out of the park with this one! I can definitely see this as an oscar contender for best supporting actor for Cedric the entertainer. His performance was so heartfelt and magnificent. I would definitelywow, Im absolutely blown away on how great this movie was. Ice Cube really hit it out of the park with this one! I can definitely see this as an oscar contender for best supporting actor for Cedric the entertainer. His performance was so heartfelt and magnificent. I would definitely recommend this one!… Expand

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DavidV293

Apr 15, 2016

You know, You feel like you're expecting the same as other movies, but Barbershop: The Next Cut has something special and it actually turns out to be a great movie, that is if you give it a chance. Ice Cube did an amazing job on being the lead role along with the others like Common andYou know, You feel like you're expecting the same as other movies, but Barbershop: The Next Cut has something special and it actually turns out to be a great movie, that is if you give it a chance. Ice Cube did an amazing job on being the lead role along with the others like Common and Cedric The Entertainer. I have my personal opinion on Nicki Minaj but that doesn't matter. This is a hell of a good sequel and it's also a great movie itself.… Expand

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amheretojudge

May 21, 2019

Cube is getting the bigger cut and he never takes it for granted, just like the world he revolves around, the chemistry is off the hook.

Barbershop: The Next Cut Lee knows it is the White House party of the parties. Everybody would want to be in it and everyone would want to have a bigCube is getting the bigger cut and he never takes it for granted, just like the world he revolves around, the chemistry is off the hook.

Barbershop: The Next Cut

Lee knows it is the White House party of the parties. Everybody would want to be in it and everyone would want to have a big chunk of that cake. And offering them enough space to come in and present their show as they feel, the director, Malcolm D. Lee is rearranging the shuffled acts into one big discussion. Yes. Discussion is what the film feels like. And to be honest, it is a fair discussion, swooping in every opinion and perspective and idea and even a politically wrong comment. This is how honest, they are, they mock so arrogantly and accepts the insults and repercussions bravely.

In fact, the very first act is it. Ticking for almost the first half, the discussions are the best part of the film, it starts off from fighting over the equality, they find themselves tangled in a long chain, ping pong-ing back and forth, spewing and biting each other trying to prove their superiority sarcastically. The referential comedy is turned to 11. To someone who doesn't come from that background, would get definitely difficult to grab the momentum of the humor.

Another major improvement is scoffing off the limitations that their previous installments had, correcting themselves politically and going toe-to-toe with the generations, the pace has improved and sensitive content juiced up. Ice Cube is still the sober worker in this shop and Cedric still the most drunk one, no new character coming in with their fresh humorous vocab could beat Cedric's comic timing, he has been in their chair for more than a decade ago and that throne is well earned. Barbershop: The Next Cut may feel like the cut that you have been getting over the years, it's just that they have used the wave of the current media into account that will make you feel like you are new, once again.… Expand

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Ralfbergs

Jul 30, 2016

It was an ok movie, but didn't really provide anything new, plus I was kind of annoyed with Nicki Minaj's character. There were some funny jokes, there was a message they wanted to send to watchers, but the whole story itself wasn't that exciting

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badgerryan19

May 19, 2017

Even though the film had one good actor "Ice Cube", but I didn't recognize any other actor/actress in the movie. Also I didn't laugh one time and it becomes incredibly racist and stereotypical dialogue. I guess since I'm not African American I didn't get some of the jokes. It seems whenEven though the film had one good actor "Ice Cube", but I didn't recognize any other actor/actress in the movie. Also I didn't laugh one time and it becomes incredibly racist and stereotypical dialogue. I guess since I'm not African American I didn't get some of the jokes. It seems when blacks are racist it's okay.… Expand

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DanShelley

Sep 9, 2018

Horrendous movie, lack of commitment from Nicki Minaj as an actress and poor development of ideas, xoxo.

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