Barbershop: The Next Cut

Ce troisième épisode tardif d'une franchise à succès repose sur un scénario moralisateur, peu subtil et surtout, archibavard.

Aux violences gratuites des gangs de rue, la vie de famille, heureuse et ordonnée est bien meilleure. C'est du moins ce qui ressort de cette comédie à message, peu subtile mais dont le cynisme, l'ironie et l'humour pince-sans-rire s'illustrent de façon évidente. Une comédie naïve avec de bonnes intentions.

The characters in this film seem to really like and care for each other, and audience members are bound to share their affection.

When it aims for comedy, The Next Cut is an enjoyable catch-up at the Barbershop. But, even though it touches upon topical issues, its drama is forced and hinders rather than compliments proceedings.

The third installment of the series, subtitled “The Next Cut," drops most of the original cast into a timely story about gang violence and the power of a neighborhood bonding together.

Ensemble piece attempts to balance gags with an examination of the ills of Chicago’s South Side, and mostly pulls it off.

Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer and a fresh cast of hair-cutting cut-ups ground this overly earnest but not-unwelcome third 'Barbershop' feature.