From cuts to controversies “Barbershop 2- Back in Business” is no longer about saving the shop from loan sharks; it’s more about saving the community and keeping the neighborhood historic. Calvin tries to save the community and his barbershop from being put out of business because the government wants to turn his neighborhood into shopping malls and Starbucks.
The city wants more money flowing into the neighborhood so they decide to put a better barbershop across the street from Calvin’s. This shop has a basketball court inside, reclining chairs and many more things than Calvin’s shop has.
Ice Cube has done wonders for himself as director of this movie. From “Boyz in the Hood,” “Friday,” “Next Friday,” “Player’s Club,” and “Barbershop,” Cube shows that he can do anything, from acting to directing to rapping.
This comedy also starred Cedric the Entertainer (Eddie), Eve (Terri), and even a guest appearance by Queen Latifah (Gina). As competition starts to heat up, Calvin wants the barbershop to make new changes. Everyone doesn’t agree with but they somehow try to deal with new things happening around the shop.
Cedric the Entertainer stirs up more controversies and tells how he started working for Calvin’s father. He says that Calvin’s father saved him from going to jail. In return, Eddie decides to work for the barbershop. Eddie still speaks about whatever comes to mind. He talks about the scandals of Bill Clinton, R.Kelly, Kobe Bryant, and many others.
Eve’s character Terri still plays the who tries to change her attitude for the better. She did more in the first “Barbershop” but still continues to be strong in an atmosphere full of men. Her acting is getting to be a little better; who knows if she will continue to rap.
Queen Latifah, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in “Chicago” plays a small role in this movie but in the future, she will be coming out with a new movie called “Beauty Shop.”
As Calvin didn’t give to save the community, the community saved him from not selling out in his neighborhood. His competition continued to stay open, as did the barbershop. This shows how a new era cannot outdate the old era.
The sequel to “Barbershop” was more about knowing who will be the one who stands up for what they believe is right and who will not.