6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques the negative impacts of gentrification and corporate expansion on a historically significant African American community, advocating for community solidarity and the preservation of local culture against external economic pressures.
The movie features a predominantly Black cast, reflecting its setting within a specific cultural community, rather than through explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative centers on the challenges and resilience of this community, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film includes a subtly depicted gay character, Ricky, whose identity is acknowledged without being central to the plot. While some mild humor surrounds his sexuality, his character maintains dignity and respect, resulting in a neutral portrayal that avoids strong positive or negative arcs.
The film subtly portrays Christian-aligned values such as community, family, and moral guidance as foundational and positive influences within the barbershop's neighborhood. These values are often expressed through the wisdom of respected characters, contributing to the film's overall message of community strength and resilience.
Barbershop 2: Back in Business does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore transgender themes. The narrative centers on the challenges and community dynamics of a barbershop in Chicago, focusing on its established cast and local issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a direct sequel to "Barbershop" (2002), continuing the stories of its established characters. All returning characters maintain their original genders, and no new characters are introduced as gender-swapped versions of previously established figures from any prior canon.
Barbershop 2: Back in Business is a direct sequel to an original film, featuring returning characters with consistent racial portrayals and new characters created for this installment. There is no prior source material or historical context where characters were established as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
6.0
Critic Ratings
6.9
5.9
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