"Barbershop" is a sometimes hokey, sometimes fresh, and always likeable Afro-Am comedy about a motley bunch of haircutters in a 40 year old urban Chicago barbershop which has become a neighborhood institution of sorts. Though the film does have an underlying serious story and a silly side plot about a stolen ATM machine, they contribute little compared to the constant yammering amongst the shop's crew of cutters. Their diverse personalities, perspectives, and personal issues provide the film's doggerel-laced heart, charm, and warmth. A sequel set entirely inside the shop would be something to look forward to given the same core cast and writers. (B-)
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