It is not easy to sit through the whole movie and expect a plot or anything to say for that matter. However, there are some seriously funny things that you can't help but laugh at. Depending on what vain you see the movie in and what you're looking for, your response will vary. But if you just take it as that there are some things that will make you hysterically laugh then by all means, see this movie.
102 Reviews
It's okay sequel
drpainters20 April 2020
I actually liked Next Friday a lot better
Smells_Like_Cheese30 December 2006
My sister lent me the movie "Friday" a couple months ago, and I wasn't really too interested in seeing the sequels after being disappointed with the first "Friday" movie. But I figured to give Next Friday a chance because one of my friends told me that it was a lot more fun than the first and I agree. I know the rating on IMDb doesn't seem too promising, but believe me, I think that people were just being a little too harsh on the film because it wasn't like the first one.
Craig has to stay with his lottery winning uncle and cousin 'till things cool down back home since the bully he took down in the first Friday broke out of prison. Well, Craig and his cousin, Day-Day, get into some crazy situations with Day-Day's ex and the neighbors across the street who are dealing with some heavy stuff. When Craig finds out about his uncle and cousin's house being sold in an auction, he and Day-Day try to find a way to get the money to keep the house.
I really laughed a lot more in Next Friday than the first one, as much as I love Chris Tucker, I have to admit that he was somewhat annoying in the first movie, it was nice having a little tone down in this film. But seriously, people need to cut this movie a break because it is a really funny film when you just let go and relax. Well, I hope Friday after Next is just as funny, but we'll see.
7/10
Craig has to stay with his lottery winning uncle and cousin 'till things cool down back home since the bully he took down in the first Friday broke out of prison. Well, Craig and his cousin, Day-Day, get into some crazy situations with Day-Day's ex and the neighbors across the street who are dealing with some heavy stuff. When Craig finds out about his uncle and cousin's house being sold in an auction, he and Day-Day try to find a way to get the money to keep the house.
I really laughed a lot more in Next Friday than the first one, as much as I love Chris Tucker, I have to admit that he was somewhat annoying in the first movie, it was nice having a little tone down in this film. But seriously, people need to cut this movie a break because it is a really funny film when you just let go and relax. Well, I hope Friday after Next is just as funny, but we'll see.
7/10
Close, but not quite there.
Banky-45 June 2000
Funny, but
Quinoa198428 April 2000
Next Friday has many laughs to go around ,but I felt something was missing in this film. I know what is missing of course, Chris Tucker. The young man who made his breakthrough performance as a pot-head who hung out with Craig Jones (Ice Cube) on a memorable day (and film) between Thursday and Saturday. Now though, the sequel revolves around Craig's family instead of his neighborhood as the first Friday did. I think wrier/producer/star Cube decided to do that to add a little kick to the Friday saga, and it does. But without Tucker it's a kick from a baby. Still, the movie isn't the worst ever, it has many laughs from it's supporting characters (John Witherspoon, Mike Epps, Don Curry) who play Craig's odd family. Cool, hip, and not quite fine. A-
Delivers another good batch of laughs
mattymatt4ever17 April 2001
This sequel doesn't work quite as effectively as the original--Of course, we don't have Smokey this time around--but I laughed a lot. Watching it a second time around, I found it pretty dull, but the first time I liked it. Mike Epps is very funny as Cube's cousin. John Witherspoon also provides some good supporting laughs. And I liked the uncle--I'm not sure what his name is, but I've seen him before. The jokes get repetitive at times, sometimes lame, sometimes just all-out crude, but they're often effective. Cube is a good writer, and he came up with such original lines like, "You ever heard of El Nino?" "Yes." "Well, this is El Negro." There were many wacky moments where I laughed hard, like the one with Pinky, the owner of a music store who comes to work in a limo and struts around like a pimp.
"Next Friday" is no "Annie Hall." The comedy falls flat at times and the humor isn't exactly classy, but I got enough laughs to recommend it. It's better than a lot of sequels I've seen.
"Next Friday" is no "Annie Hall." The comedy falls flat at times and the humor isn't exactly classy, but I got enough laughs to recommend it. It's better than a lot of sequels I've seen.
Could of been better
elexvample22 March 2021
out of the hood
SnoopyStyle24 December 2016
Debo escapes from county jail chained to Tyrone. Debo is looking for revenge against Craig Jones (Ice Cube). Craig's dad sends him to stay with his cousin Day-Day (Mike Epps) in Rancho Cucamonga. His unemployed uncle Elroy won the lottery allowing him to buy a house in the suburbs. Craig gets into some misadventures with his cousin's family and the Latino gangster neighbors as the family faces foreclosure.
I'm not saying that Chris Tucker is a magical elixir for any franchise but part of the original charm is the lead characters' friendship. Essentially, this sequel switches out Tucker for Epps. If that's how easy it is to drop a lead character, how much should the audience care about any of the characters. It's a mess of crude broad humor that doesn't hit enough times. Ice Cube has good charisma as lead but there isn't much more than that.
I'm not saying that Chris Tucker is a magical elixir for any franchise but part of the original charm is the lead characters' friendship. Essentially, this sequel switches out Tucker for Epps. If that's how easy it is to drop a lead character, how much should the audience care about any of the characters. It's a mess of crude broad humor that doesn't hit enough times. Ice Cube has good charisma as lead but there isn't much more than that.
Actually quite funny without Chris Tucker
DunnDeeDaGreat16 March 2002
Next Friday is actually pretty funny even though it lacks the film's first scene stealer Chris Tucker. Ice Cube makes a funny script with the help of new scene stealer Mike Epps who plays his cousin Day-Day. All in all if you just want a good time check this one out.
It only gets funnier...
sabbk3 August 2000
Well, the first time i saw next friday, i admit i was kind of disappointed. I missed Smokey and Craig's father's humor. But after seeing it 4 times i must say that i love it. And it ain't Day Day or Craig who makes the movie so hilarious, it is the Joker brothers across the street. I laughed hard when one of the Joker brothers rips off his pants to reveal a skimpy thing which he calls Mini-Me:) Only one thing to say: "Ehh, Eh, I AM AN AZTEC WARRIOR! AYYAAA
This is the worst movie ever made.
Rooster9910 April 2001
This movie is painfully bad. I ended up sitting through it just to see if there was even one scene that might make me chuckle. Just one..... and there wasn't. It is so stupid it will make you feel ripped off even if someone walked up and gave it to you. You will feel like you wasted 90 minutes of your life.
There is not a single funny scene in the entire movie. It centers around Ice Cube going to visit his uncle, who had recently won the lottery. He hangs out with his moronic friend Day-Day and they try to be funny with a long series of boring, tired, done-a-million-times jokes on drugs, sex and flatulence.
I cannot believe that someone who is supposed to have some talent such as Ice Cube could have written such trash. And who in the world would have produced this film? Why it would have to be Ice Cube himself since no one else with any sense or taste would have touched it. This is, without doubt, the all-time worst movie ever made. I think you should all go and rent it (was it ever in the theaters?) just to see how bad films can be. Congratulations Ice, a new low!
There is not a single funny scene in the entire movie. It centers around Ice Cube going to visit his uncle, who had recently won the lottery. He hangs out with his moronic friend Day-Day and they try to be funny with a long series of boring, tired, done-a-million-times jokes on drugs, sex and flatulence.
I cannot believe that someone who is supposed to have some talent such as Ice Cube could have written such trash. And who in the world would have produced this film? Why it would have to be Ice Cube himself since no one else with any sense or taste would have touched it. This is, without doubt, the all-time worst movie ever made. I think you should all go and rent it (was it ever in the theaters?) just to see how bad films can be. Congratulations Ice, a new low!
I loved that movie
lilkbraptor1525 July 2000
Next Friday is a movie i enjoyed to see all 4 times. That movie made me laugh so many times. The rating should be a 10 because i thought it was excellent. Ice Cube and Jacob Vargas were my favorite actors in that movie. And that African who came in the Pinky's store made me really crack up. OK, this is all for the comments,keep up the good work of making these kind of movies, and if possible, can the people please make a third part Thank you very much
It Was A Bad Day
pooh-2413 October 2001
Next Friday is one of the worst films ever made.Starring rap "star" Ice Cube,this is an awful film portraying black people as a bunch of lazy,stupid,indecent,trashy goofballs with no purpose in life but indulging in sex,drugs,money,and pleasure.
No character in the film,including Ice Cube's own character,is anybody that you would care about when watching the "film".The attempts at humor fall way short of O'Shea Jackson's(Ice Cube's real name) means of achieving them.It is just a ugly feature film filled with vulgarity,violence,poor taste,and ebonics,showing blacks in a terrible light.
Most American blacks are in no way shape or form what one sees portrayed here in Next Friday,but the movie is heavyhanded in its' demeaning portrayal of black people and the filmmakers seem not to care that it is.One hopes Next Friday is the Last Friday to be made.
No character in the film,including Ice Cube's own character,is anybody that you would care about when watching the "film".The attempts at humor fall way short of O'Shea Jackson's(Ice Cube's real name) means of achieving them.It is just a ugly feature film filled with vulgarity,violence,poor taste,and ebonics,showing blacks in a terrible light.
Most American blacks are in no way shape or form what one sees portrayed here in Next Friday,but the movie is heavyhanded in its' demeaning portrayal of black people and the filmmakers seem not to care that it is.One hopes Next Friday is the Last Friday to be made.
Hope the crackakillers pay well, or its back to the ghetto you go!
SpackerMatt19 June 2000
First off: Why is Craig smoking? Why is Craig pimping? Why is Craig beating up Pinky? Where are the good Female Characters? Where is Smokey? Where is F. Gary Gray? Why is Craig's dad poop gag (good in the first one) so played out? Why is Baby D a rip-off of Felicia? Why is day-day's gf a rip-off of Craig's gf in Friday? Why is the soundtrack not as good as the first one? Why, in spite of all this, it's still funny!!!! If you haven't seen/don't like Friday, check it out. It's cliched (fat girl, crazy white guys, crazy mexican guys) but it's pretty good. 7/10
not as good as the first film,but still very entertaining
disdressed128 June 2010
this second film in the Friday trilogy is a pretty good film.i enjoyed it quite a bit.it's pretty funny at times,though maybe not quite as funny as the first one was.i think they stretched a couple of the jokes too thin.there is one running joke that they milked a bit too much.still the story is interesting.the cast of characters is not quite as large,with only a handful of characters from the first film returning.Ice Cube is back as Craig,and John Witherspoon returns as his Dad,Mr.Jones.there are some new characters,but these are not nearly as quirky or interesting as the characters in the first movie.to me,they seemed a bit stereotypical.overall,though,the movie is funny and entertaining.for me,Next Friday is a 7/10
okay not as good as the first,
angelahuntmail21 May 2007
Warning: Spoilers
it was funny but not as funny as the second or third. i like how day-day got that crazy ex. scratching his ride and all. and i love how day-day (mike epps) and Craig (ice cube) fight. this is about Craig knocked out debo in the first Friday. now he's busting out of jail getting some revenge. but Craig's got to move with his sex obsessed uncle and his nasty aunt and cousin. they have great adventures in next Friday. good movie. go buy it rent it kiss it whatever. but really it's good. it was funny but not as funny as the second or third. i like how day-day got that crazy ex. scratching his ride and all. and i love how day-day (mike epps) and Craig (ice cube) fight. this is about Craig knocked out debo in the first Friday. now he's busting out of jail getting some revenge. but Craig's got to move with his sex obsessed uncle and his nasty aunt and cousin. they have great adventures in next Friday. good movie. go buy it rent it kiss it whatever. but really it's good.
Super funny!
rradosti5 April 2020
GOOD INTERESTING STORY THAT IS FUN AND PRETTY EASY TO FOLLOW = 1 Star
MEMORABLE DIALOGUE = 1/2 Star
FEEL A PULL TO WATCH IT AGAIN = 1 Star
MUSIC OR SCORE STANDS OUT = 1/2Star
NO NOTICEABLE PLOT HOLES = 1/2 Star
STORY GETS RESOLVED OR FEELS COMPLETE IN SOME WAY = 1 Star
I PERSONALLY LIKE OR FEEL A CONNECTION TO THIS STORY = 1/2 Star
MEMORABLE OR LIKABLE CHARACTERS = 1 Star
MOST THINGS ABOUT THE STORY COULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN OR ARE BELIEVABLE = 1/2 Star
STORY ISN'T BORING OR REPETITIVE = 1/2 Star
In my opinion this is a really strong sequel! I think some of the sequences are even funnier than the first Friday. The story comes together really nicely in the end and feels paved properly. John Witherspoon always carries these movies with his comedy. Funny af.
MEMORABLE DIALOGUE = 1/2 Star
FEEL A PULL TO WATCH IT AGAIN = 1 Star
MUSIC OR SCORE STANDS OUT = 1/2Star
NO NOTICEABLE PLOT HOLES = 1/2 Star
STORY GETS RESOLVED OR FEELS COMPLETE IN SOME WAY = 1 Star
I PERSONALLY LIKE OR FEEL A CONNECTION TO THIS STORY = 1/2 Star
MEMORABLE OR LIKABLE CHARACTERS = 1 Star
MOST THINGS ABOUT THE STORY COULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN OR ARE BELIEVABLE = 1/2 Star
STORY ISN'T BORING OR REPETITIVE = 1/2 Star
In my opinion this is a really strong sequel! I think some of the sequences are even funnier than the first Friday. The story comes together really nicely in the end and feels paved properly. John Witherspoon always carries these movies with his comedy. Funny af.
Horrible Movie
tiffybop13 October 2002
This was the worst movie I've ever seen! When Chris Tucker said he wasn't going to do it, that should have been a clue, I mean, he made the first Friday. The first Friday was a classic, not to be messed with, and they put out this awful movie as a sequel. All I can say is, I'm glad I didn't pay any money to see this in the theater. I saw it on cable and was still mad, for wasting my time! And now, they have the nerve to make a Friday after next? WHY????
Don't get me wrong, I love Ice Cube, but this is just starting to get ridiculous. The character Day-Day is a flunkie, and he's not funny, and I just really hated this movie!
Don't get me wrong, I love Ice Cube, but this is just starting to get ridiculous. The character Day-Day is a flunkie, and he's not funny, and I just really hated this movie!
Too funny
theteamavengers26 July 2021
A Surprisingly Slow Sequel
green_winger4 June 2006
They say sequels are never as good as the originals. This movie was no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Friday, but Next Friday definitely lacked in humor, acting and storyline especially.
This would have to encapsulate one of the most simple plots I have ever seen. The prequel to this film had a better story in it, and being a fan of hood movies, better locations.
Ice Cube once again proving he is a talented person, not some lifeless rapper - turned - actor. His part was as good as his last, but some new characters in this movie did not prove to me the film was better.
I would like to give this a better rating than 6/10, but for me it was not a big hitter.
So, the sequel theory is right again. 6/10.
This would have to encapsulate one of the most simple plots I have ever seen. The prequel to this film had a better story in it, and being a fan of hood movies, better locations.
Ice Cube once again proving he is a talented person, not some lifeless rapper - turned - actor. His part was as good as his last, but some new characters in this movie did not prove to me the film was better.
I would like to give this a better rating than 6/10, but for me it was not a big hitter.
So, the sequel theory is right again. 6/10.
It's OK.
Shopaholic356 February 2014
"Next Friday" has the same slacker attitude as the first movie "Friday" with a little more plot line. The big disappointment is the lack of Chris Tucker as he was a big drawcard for the first movie. Once again this movie is completely watchable although it does edge into sequel territory where the storyline feels more worked and less organic in it's development. Also the characters weren't as good and felt typical to this style of movie.
Not a bad effort as a sequel but it misses the mark. It's lucky it is connected to a cult hit or it would not have been as successful (and I use that term lightly).
Not a bad effort as a sequel but it misses the mark. It's lucky it is connected to a cult hit or it would not have been as successful (and I use that term lightly).
A great fun and a great story line
haroon-1749914 August 2020
A great movie with a great storyline and a strong plot. the combination of Action, comedy, uncertainty makes this movie a must must watch. The thing which was lacking was acting, acting was not that good but it is negligible
Just as good as the first one, if not more so
C.S.Wood12 January 2000
Who says the sequel is never as good as the original? Where the first one concentrated more on the likeness of the characters over the comedy, like Austin Powers 2, this sequal was going straight for laughs.
But if anyone stole the show, it was the Joker character. Anything that guy said had me belly laughing. Plus, he says the funniest joke out of the whole movie. I highly recommend it.
But if anyone stole the show, it was the Joker character. Anything that guy said had me belly laughing. Plus, he says the funniest joke out of the whole movie. I highly recommend it.
Here we go again
conradcarlo_venzon-116 October 2007
Warning: Spoilers
I saw Next Friday a day after I've seen it's prequel: Friday. It seems like only yesterday...
Well, frankly speaking, it was yesterday when I've seen the next Friday movie.
I didn't think a lot of it, I always thought Friday was one of the so-so movies ever, except it's grand sequel "Friday after next".
When I watched Next Friday yesterday, I thought it was pretty good... for a So-So movie hehe... Of course not as good as Friday and Friday After Next but I got a good laugh out of it, and now I think of it a so-so highly.
Of course Smokey should have been there too but, anyways, at least there's Day Day but it shows a character from a different perception and Day Day is a funny guy but Smokey is one of the best characters in any movie. They need to bring Smokey back.
All in all grade: Next Friday is good too and is definitely worth seeing...
Just don't forget yo weeds!
Well, frankly speaking, it was yesterday when I've seen the next Friday movie.
I didn't think a lot of it, I always thought Friday was one of the so-so movies ever, except it's grand sequel "Friday after next".
When I watched Next Friday yesterday, I thought it was pretty good... for a So-So movie hehe... Of course not as good as Friday and Friday After Next but I got a good laugh out of it, and now I think of it a so-so highly.
Of course Smokey should have been there too but, anyways, at least there's Day Day but it shows a character from a different perception and Day Day is a funny guy but Smokey is one of the best characters in any movie. They need to bring Smokey back.
All in all grade: Next Friday is good too and is definitely worth seeing...
Just don't forget yo weeds!
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