Friday After Next
Friday After Next

Friday After Next

2002Movie85 minEnglish

Craig and his cousin Day-Day have finally moved out of their parents' houses and into their own crib, working nights at a local mall as security guards. When their house is robbed on Christmas Eve they set out to track down the culprit.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users67%
Director: Marcus EppsGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

It's Christmas time in the hood, and Craig and his cousin Day-Day are working as rent-a-cops in a rundown strip mall. Their holiday spirit takes a nosedive when a "thug" dressed as Santa Claus robs them of their paychecks. Now, they must track down the thief and recover their money before they can enjoy their Christmas.

Critical Reception

Friday After Next received generally negative reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success, performing well at the box office. Many critics found the humor to be repetitive and less sharp than its predecessors, with some appreciating the cast's chemistry but lamenting the lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on crude humor and established gags from previous installments.
  • While the core cast provides some energy, the plot is thin and predictable.
  • It's often criticized for being a weaker entry in the 'Friday' franchise.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some viewers enjoyed the slapstick comedy and the familiar characters, many felt the movie lacked the fresh humor and edge of the earlier 'Friday' films, often finding it predictable and somewhat disappointing.

Fun Fact

The character of Santa Claus, who robs Craig and Day-Day, was played by actor Clifton Powell, who is known for his dramatic roles.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Friday After Next'</em> is on the same level as the other sequel, so that's a good thing if you enjoyed this trilogy's previous entry. I didn't, so naturally didn't like this one either. In my opinion, this is a slight drop-off from la...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Not as good as the other two. Still has some very funny parts. I wish Smoky would come back for one. With him, Ice Cube, and Mike Epps altogether would be hilarious. Wishful thinking!