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By John R. Mcewen (303) for Film Quips Online (303) on 08 Feb 2003

Barbershop is for the most part a funny, thought-provoking, and well-performed film that deserves to be seen…

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By Rich Cline (3,056) for Shadows on the Wall (2,096) on 06 Feb 2003

There's a gentle buzz to this comedy about a family-owned barbershop in innercity Chicago; the filmmakers mercifully avoid the more extreme…

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By Nick Davis (360) for Nick's Flick Picks (358) on 10 Jan 2003

This is what can happen when black actors and black filmmakers are permitted by a narrow industry to assemble a story of their own, a depiction…

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By Mark Dujsik (2,093) for Mark Reviews Movies (2,037) on 30 Dec 2002

Focuses too much on the tried and tired plot developments for the characters to completely grow on us…

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By Bryant Frazer (316) for Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus (294) on 27 Dec 2002

Feels a little like Spike Lee lite - Joe's Bed Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads minus the street realism, or Do the Right Thing without the…

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By Matt Easterbrook (153) for Matt's Movie Reviews (913) on 22 Dec 2002

Cedric the Entertainer damn near steals the show, with an award-caliber comic performance that's delightful in both the quality and timing…

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By Michael Dequina (1,684) for Film Threat (5,156) on 08 Dec 2002

Much like how its employees and patrons don't want to see the barbershop close, once one has become acquainted with these people and this place,…

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By Dana Stevens (1,435) for The New York Times (9,847) on 04 Oct 2002

I've seen better movies recently, but it's been a long time since I've left one feeling the easy, full-bellied happiness this one evoked…

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By Michael W. Phillips, Jr. (528) for Goatdog's Movies (527) on 25 Sep 2002

The filmmakers managed to create seven interesting and well-developed characters, which is a welcome antidote to many lesser comedies that…

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By Marshall Fine (1,011) for Journal News (Westchester, NY) (178) on 25 Sep 2002

The notion of taking responsibility for one's community, of contributing instead of only receiving, gives Barber Shop a substance too few movies…

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By Jonathan R. Perry (254) for Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (351) on 23 Sep 2002

A great comedy filmmaker knows great comedy needn't always make us laugh. Tim Story's not there yet - but 'Barbershop' shows he's on his way…

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By Jeffrey Chen (849) for Window to the Movies (638) on 21 Sep 2002

Strongest when just letting us watch the people, this movie showcases the barbershop as a kind of roundtable of ideas being exchanged among…

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By Bruce Feld (62) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 20 Sep 2002

An unfortunate waste of a promising ensemble…

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By Ken Hanke (2,234) for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (2,247) on 17 Sep 2002

Here's a pleasant surprise %u2013 the first such of the fall movie season. Warm, funny, and with a kind of street-smart Frank Capra 'message…

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By Eric D. Snider (2,489) for EricDSnider.com (2,026) on 17 Sep 2002

A surprisingly gentle and light-hearted comedy about neighbors who work together to create a community and overcome adversity…

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Combustible Celluloid (2,644) on 16 Sep 2002

Yes, Barbershop has its touchy-feely moments, but the schmaltz is kept at bay by a genuine sweetness and just a touch of grit…

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By Frank Ochieng (928) for TheWorldJournal.com (76) on 16 Sep 2002

Although Barbershop boasts some of today's hottest and hippest acts from the world of television, music and stand-up comedy, this movie strangely…

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By Beth Jones (39) for Roanoke Times (Virginia) (39) on 15 Sep 2002

The comedy belongs to Cedric the Entertainer who's simultanesously out-of-control funny and awe-inspiring…

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By Richard Roeper (2,737) for Ebert & Roeper (629) on 15 Sep 2002

A flat-out hilarious ensemble comedy that probably made me laugh out loud more than any other movie this year…

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By Dustin Putman (2,479) for TheFilmFile.com (2,314) on 14 Sep 2002

Offers 102 minutes of breezy, occasionally very funny entertainment…

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