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Barbershop 2: Back in Business

Let your hair down.

2004 · 1h 46m · PG-13 Comedy, Drama
Directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan

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Overview

The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his business. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions alive--this time against urban developers looking to replace mom & pop establishments with name-brand chains. The world changes, but some things never go out of style--from current events and politics to relationships and love, you can still say anything you want at the barbershop.

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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes

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All reviews
69%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Provides enough solid, character-based amusement to put customers in the chairs and send them out content with services rendered.

Todd McCarthy, Variety
Rotten

Inane banter soon takes over and is not helped by an unlikely, flashback-heavy subplot about Eddie (Cedric the Entertainer) and a lost love.

Anna Smith, Time Out
Rotten

This sequel is overstaffed with a cast that's underserved by Don D. Scott's schematic script and Kevin Rodney Sullivan's crude direction.

Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
Fresh

[A]s funny as the original.

Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Rotten

Like going out for a bad meal with a group of people you love being with. You're happy to be in their company; you just wish you didn't leave feeling hungry.

Charles Taylor, Salon.com

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