6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Barbershop (2005)
Barbershop (2005)
Overview
Calvin Palmer is the owner of a barbershop on the Southside of Chicago. Reluctantly inheriting the neighborhood establishment and popular hangout from his father, he juggles his responsibilities to his clients, his family, and his community as a cast of unique characters regularly bring their hopes, dreams and problems with them into the shop.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Calvin Palmer is the owner of a barbershop on the Southside of Chicago. Reluctantly inheriting the neighborhood establishment and popular hangout from his father, he juggles his responsibilities to his clients, his family, and his community as a cast of unique characters regularly bring their hopes, dreams and problems with them into the shop.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by presenting a critique of gentrification and celebrating community bonds, while simultaneously emphasizing individual entrepreneurship, personal responsibility, and the preservation of traditional local institutions as solutions.
The movie features a predominantly Black cast, reflecting its setting within a specific cultural community, rather than engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on themes of community and entrepreneurship without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The series consistently portrays Christianity as a foundational element of the community, offering moral guidance and a sense of belonging. While individual characters may exhibit flaws or hypocrisy, the narrative generally affirms the positive role of faith and the church in people's lives.
The 2005 television series 'Barbershop' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. Consequently, there is no direct portrayal or exploration of queer identity or themes within its narrative scope.
The television series 'Barbershop' (2005) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding positive, negative, or neutral impacts on transsexual representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The "Barbershop" TV series (2005) is a spin-off of the film series. All returning or equivalent legacy characters from the films maintain their original established gender in the show.
The 2005 "Barbershop" TV series is a spin-off of the films. Key characters from the original films who appear in the series are consistently portrayed by actors of the same race, maintaining their established racial identities. No instances of race swapping are identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
7.3
Critic Ratings
6.4
6.4
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