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Barbershop

(2002, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Ice Cube, Sean Thomas, Cedric the Entertainer)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Charming urban comedy for teens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Comic violence.
  • Sex:

    Mild sexual references and situations.
  • Language:

    Some strong language for a PG-13, including the N-word.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Brief drug references.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Barbershop

Parents need to know that this movie has mature material, including references to adultery and some strong language, including the N-word. Some comments about early civil rights leaders have been very controversial, even prompting calls that they be edited out of the movie. Parents should know that the comments are made by one character and objected to by the other characters, and they may spark the interest of younger viewers to learn more about the people they have heard about in school.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    really goood

    This is a great movie. It is hilarious especially with Cedric The Entertainer in it. I can't wait to see the second one.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 2.0

    This is a very inappropriate film. Although it has something of a message and is kind of funny, it is not for kids.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Outstanding story, great role models

    Rent this with your kids to get you and them past stereotypes.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    It was a really good movie and it was really funny.

    The plot wasn't really good but the characters were really, really, really good.

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