The Basics Title: Barbershop 2: Back in Business Rating: PG-13
Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Best for Ages: 13+
Ages 3 - 7: Red
Ages 8 - 12: Red
Ages 13 - 17: Green
Violence Amount: Green
Violence Portrayal: Green
Fear: Green
Illegal / Harmful: Yellow
Language: Yellow
Nudity: Green
Sex: Yellow
Review:
The movie "Barbershop" was a big hit two years
ago. Ice Cube is back with a sequel. You should see the
first one to become acquainted with the great characters
that work in the barbershop. Most of them are African-American
and they are all back for the sequel; Ice Cube, Cedric the
Entertainer, Eve, Sean Patrick Thomas and a special visit
by Queen Latifah make for a wonderful cast. This time a
barbershop chain is moving in across the street. It's big
business versus small business. Calvin (Ice Cube) has to
decide whether to change his shop and make it more modern.
He is also offered the chance to sell out for big money.
His business does well, but it has not made Calvin a rich
man. He has a family to support and to whom he wants to
give everything. The barbershop is the center of the African-American
community. You can talk politics, socialize, or discuss
your marital or family problems. Calvin has a major decision
to make. He can either think of himself and his family or
think of the community at large. There are some brief drug
references, sexual references, and some language. The theme
of community is a more important positive than any of the
negatives. Discussions of your community and your part in
it can be talked about. Also, the importance of doing jobs
that you enjoy and working with people that you like, can
be brought up in conversation.
Linda
Thomas is a native Minnesotan. She graduated from
the University of Minnesota with a double major
in sociology and psychology. Married with a family,
she has remained in the Minneapolis area.
Linda has been a lover of movies since she
was a small child. This love of film eventually
brought her to the point in life where she is
now, a film critic. She was featured on WCCO
radio for three years on the “Dark in the
Morning” show with Dark Star.
In December of 2001, Linda became the film
critic for the syndicated “Ruth Koscielak
Show”.
Linda sees over 150 movies a year and has
had the opportunity to interview a number of
directors and actors when they are in town.
She has also appeared on a public access show
called the "Cinema Judge" and has
ventured into writing for "Cinestar"
magazine in September 2002. The Twin Cities
movie magazine is available, for free, at most
local Blockbuster's and local movie cheaters.
As one of the few female reviewers in the Twin
Cities area, she brings a unique point of view
to her reviews. Linda has raised two children,
a boy and a girl, and knows what they like in
movies and what is appropriate. Hopefully, her
reviews will help your family in choosing where
to next spend your movie-going dollar.
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Linda
Thomas is a native Minnesotan. She graduated from
the University of Minnesota with a double major
in sociology and psychology. Married with a family,
she has remained in the Minneapolis area.
