First and foremost the depiction of Chicago is just offensive, gang violence is a serious issue but gang members aren't recruiting kids by offering them twice their lunch money. Another glaring problem is the forced celebrity endorsement. Nicki Minaj was sub par and common's acting was awful, and their characters added little to nothing to the actual story line. Even the addition of Anthony Anderson just felt forced, just to add an extra name to the roaster. Now what I love about the film is the return to the roots of the original barbershop movies. The pointless conversations , the banter, and the relatable characters. Growing up these movies were an homage to the everyday experiences of getting my haircut in a barbershop. There was a lot about the movie and quite honestly they could've left this series alone and started something different or given the series an entire reboot because so much of the movie had been changed. I couldn't care for the subplots and new characters but the things I loved about the movie were still there and now that it's on hulu I totally recommend watching it while braiding your daughters hair.

This movie is really entertaining however as the movie continues, the drama decreases. The beginning of the movie is hilarious but as the movie continues it gets a little boring. The plot does not really fit in, so i just wanted to see something other than gangs. These factors only impacts the movie a little but if you are into gang related plots, this is the movie for you. I watched this film five times on the plane and it is a real laugh. Some scenes are not recommended for kids as it does get a little saucy. The celebs starring in the film makes the film even better. I just hope that the next movie related to the Barber shop, they make it a little more dramatic and make the entire movie funny, not just the beginning.

Calvin Palmer, Jr. (Ice Cube) is still in his barbershop. The south side of Chicago is overwhelmed with shootings. Tough times have forced Calvin to cohabit with the beauty shop. Rashad (Common) has married Terri (Eve) but their marriage is facing problems. Calvin is losing his son Jalen to a gang and he blames Rashad's son Kenny. Jimmy (Sean Patrick Thomas) tells the gang that city hall has a proposal to reduce the violence by isolating the neighborhood. Calvin attempts to stop the shootings with a weekend truce and free haircuts. Meanwhile Draya (Nicki Minaj) is trying to take Rashad for herself.I like this attempt at the subject matter a little better than Spike Lee. It's great to have some of the gang return but it's a mistake to go co-ed. The earlier movies have an interesting male voice which would be intriguing for the gun issue. Bringing in the beauty shop changes the chemistry and the point of view. Lamorne Morris is a fun addition to the crew and a great punching bag for their jokes. Nicki Minaj is a little distracting because she's Nicki Minaj. Anthony Anderson reprises his role from the original but the serious subject matter doesn't seem to fit with his silly antics. Overall, this is a compelling subject done with heart and humor.

Considering that this film wouldn't meet the expectations I had, it actually did. It's very hilarious, funny and interesting at the same time. Ice Cube demonstrates his character very seriously and strongly, same goes with common and regina hall. In a torn=up society in chicago, this film is one of the best of the comedy genre.Nicki Minaj's portrayal as her character is practically the same as herself, attitude-based, flirtatious (especially to common's character) and very talkative. I think she did it well, certainly a big improvement to her acting career from The Other Woman. This film just has it all, very sophisticated and brilliant with its direction and personalities from each of the characters. In a gang- piled city where shooting takes place frequently, this film shows how easy it is to make change and never give up what you started.Barbershop: The Next Cut, the film which inspires you in the future t bring about change.