A humorous and pleasurable film, one that put forth a dialogue with a high sense of realness that folks could relate to.

| Mar 31, 2020

Barbershop is a perfectly-executed example of a simple formula.

| Jul 25, 2019

Charming urban comedy for teens.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 30, 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.

| Mar 23, 2010

A smart, clever, and well-written piece of filmmaking...

| Apr 29, 2009

A funny, warm, immensely likable, and all-ages-appealing film centering around the importance of heritage and family.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 28, 2008

The problem with Barbershop is that it tries too hard to be too many things.

| Oct 18, 2008

Barbershop is a cozy place to hang out for a while, even if you don't need a little off the sides.

Full Review | Mar 18, 2008

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.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 27, 2007

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.

| Jan 26, 2006

...has the makings of a long-running franchise, but one that just doesn't cut it as a crossover hit.

| Feb 13, 2004

[Ice] Cube proves that he can be incredibly charismatic performer when he's not glowering at people.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Feb 8, 2004

Beneath the jokes is a story about community - what it means to belong to a community and one's responsibility to that community.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Nov 13, 2003

One of the best entrants in the fast-growing urban comedy genre.

Full Review | Original Score: 75/100 | Oct 25, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jun 19, 2003

Clip off a little rehashed material here, trim a few unneeded characters there, and what you have left is sheer entertainment.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | May 20, 2003

The script really should have been given a trim, as it tries to cram in so many characters that few are given the time and space to develop.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 23, 2003

The comedy is less than razor sharp.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Mar 25, 2003

Beneath the profane banter, light-hearted intrigue and generous helping of larger-than-life characters, Barbershop makes a heartfelt case for African-Americans owning businesses in their own communities.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 22, 2003

In the age of photo messaging and web chats, Barbershop is a warm-hearted reminder that there's nothing like conversation between real people.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 18, 2003