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September 13, 2002
Cozy 'Barbershop' mixes edgy attitude, decency
By DAVID GERMAIN
AP Movie Writer
AP Movie Writer
Ice Cube's "Barbershop" is a cozy place to hang out for a while, even if you don't need a little off the sides.
With sweet comic chemistry among its affectionate band of hairdressing oddballs, "Barbershop" strikes a rare blend of edgy ghetto attitude and communal decency. The humor is tinged with slapstick and raucousness, yet beneath the film's occasionally shrill tone lies warmhearted camaraderie and tenderness.
| Barbershop |
 Director: Tim Story Cast: Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Eve, Sean Patrick Thomas, Anthony Anderson Rating: PG-13, for language, sexual content and brief drug references Running time: 102 minutes |
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