Next Friday
Next Friday

Next Friday

2000Movie98 minEnglish

A streetwise man flees South Central Los Angeles heading to the suburbs and his lottery-winner uncle and cousin to avoid a neighborhood thug with a grudge who has just escaped from prison. But trouble soon follows and the suburbs will never be the same.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users85%
Director: Steve CarrGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Seeking a quieter life away from the troubles of South Central Los Angeles, Craig Jones moves in with his Uncle Elroy and cousin Day-Day in the suburban neighborhood of Rancho Cucamonga. However, his peace is short-lived when a local bully, Baby D, escapes from jail and targets him, leading to a series of chaotic and humorous encounters.

Critical Reception

Next Friday was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who generally found it to be a lighthearted and funny sequel, though not as critically acclaimed as its predecessor. Audiences, however, responded very positively, enjoying the comedic performances and the continuation of the characters' antics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its comedic performances, particularly from Mike Epps as Day-Day.
  • Noted for its more laid-back, suburban setting compared to the first film.
  • Some critics found the humor to be formulaic and less sharp than the original.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Next Friday,' appreciating its humor, the chemistry between the cast, and the relatable, albeit exaggerated, family dynamics. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining comedy that successfully continued the story from the first film.

Fun Fact

The character of Willie, played by Clifton Powell, was originally intended to be a more menacing figure, but his role was lightened to provide more comedic relief.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Next Friday'</em> disappoints, which isn't a surprise given the absence of Chris Tucker. The first film worked because of the two lead actors, so taking out one (esp. Tucker) was always going to make a sequel fall flat; especially with...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Not as good as the first. Still really hilarious. This movie could have been the funniest movie ever made if Chris Tucker was in it too.