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Barbershop: The Next Cut
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMalcolm D. Lee
Starring
CinematographyGreg Gardiner
Edited byPaul Millspaugh
Music byStanley Clarke
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
  • April 6, 2016 (2016-04-06) (Los Angeles)
  • April 15, 2016 (2016-04-15) (United States)
Running time
111 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20 million[2]
Box office$45.7 million[3]

Barbershop: The Next Cut is a 2016 American comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee. It is the sequel to 2004's Barbershop 2: Back in Business and the fourth film in the Barbershop film series and stars an ensemble cast, including returning actors Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson, Eve, Sean Patrick Thomas, Deon Cole and Troy Garity, and new cast members Regina Hall, Nicki Minaj, Common, J.B. Smoove, Tyga and Lamorne Morris. Barbershop: The Next Cut was released on April 15, 2016.

Synopsis

Calvin, Eddie and the rest of the gang must work together to save their shop and their neighborhood from trigger-happy gang members that roam the streets.

Cast

Production

On March 26, 2014, Deadline.com reported that MGM was in negotiations with Ice Cube to produce a third Barbershop film.[6] On February 19, 2015, Malcolm D. Lee was set to direct the third film, while Ice Cube and Cedric the Entertainer were in talks to join the film.[7] On March 25, 2015, New Line Cinema signed on with MGM to release the film, while MGM would handle the production.[8] Principal photography began in Atlanta, Georgia on May 11, 2015.[9][10] On November 14, 2015, director Malcolm D. Lee said in an interview at the 7th Annual Governors Award ceremony that the title of the film has been changed from Barbershop 3 to Barbershop: The Next Cut.[11]

Release

The film was originally scheduled for release on February 19, 2016, but was pushed back to April 15, 2016.

Reception

Box office

In the United States and Canada, pre-release tracking suggested the film would gross $26–30 million from 2,661 theaters in its opening weekend, trailing fellow newcomer The Jungle Book ($67–75 million projection) but besting Criminal ($9–12 million projection).[12] It made $735,000 from Thursday night previews and $7 million on its first day. It went on to gross $20.2 million in its opening weekend, finishing below expectations and second at the box office behind The Jungle Book ($103.6 million).[13]

Critical response

Barbershop: The Next Cut has received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 92%, based on 76 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Heartfelt, thought-provoking, and above all funny, Barbershop: The Next Cut is the rare belated sequel that more than lives up to the standard set by its predecessors."[14] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 67 out of 100, based on 30 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[15] On CinemaScore, audiences gave the film an average grade of "A–" on an A+ to F scale.[16]

References

  1. ^ "BARBERSHOP 3 (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. May 6, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  2. ^ Mendelson, Scott. "Friday Box Office: 'Jungle Book' Earns Huge $32.4M For $90-95M Weekend". Forbes. Retrieved April 16, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  4. ^ Lincoln, Ross A. (May 1, 2015). "Anthony Anderson Returns For 'Barbershop 3'". Deadline. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  5. ^ "Auntie Fee Lands Role In 'Barbershop 3'". UPTOWN Magazine. May 28, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  6. ^ Fleming, Mike (March 26, 2014). "'Barbershop' Sequel In Works With Ice Cube At MGM". Deadline. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  7. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 19, 2015). "Malcolm D. Lee To Helm 'Barbershop 3′ For MGM". deadline.com. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  8. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 25, 2015). "New Line Joins MGM And Will Release 'Barbershop 3′". deadline.com. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  9. ^ "On the Set for 5/11/15: Cameras Roll on 'Barbershop 3', Jason Blum's Film 'Stephanie' & Rob Reiner's 'Being Charlie Wrap Up". ssninsider.com. May 11, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  10. ^ Matt Walljasper (May 20, 2015). "What's filming in Atlanta now? Captain America, Keeping up with the Joneses, Barbershop 3, and picked up pilots". Atlanta Magazine. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  11. ^ Kia Wilson. "Barbershop 3 Has New Title And Release Date". Tattle Tailzz. Archived from the original on February 20, 2016.
  12. ^ Anita Busch and Nancy Tartaglione (April 12, 2016). "'The Jungle Book', 'Barbershop: The Next Cut' To Ignite Weekend Box Office – Preview". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 13, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  13. ^ Pamela McClintock (April 15, 2016). "Box Office: Jon Favreau's 'Jungle Book' Swings to Stellar $4.2M Thursday Night". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  14. ^ "Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  15. ^ "Barbershop: The Next Cut reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  16. ^ "Matinees Solid After 'The Jungle Book's $4.2M, 'Barbershop: The Next Cut's $735K — Friday Box Office". deadline.com.
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