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.
89 Reviews
Close, but not quite there.
Banky-45 June 2000
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
Some good belly laughs
cynicalmusician11 April 2000
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.
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
Worst of the trilogy but still pretty funny and good
gangstahippie13 June 2007
Rated R for Language,Drug Use and Sexual Content.
Next Friday is the sequel to the movie Friday and the second movie in the trilogy.Friday and Friday After Next were very funny movies.This one was not as funny but did have some really funny moments and was overall a fun and entertaining film.In this one, Craig moves to the suburbs with his rich uncle Elroy and his cousin Day Day.The reason he moves out of his old neighborhood is because Deebo has broken out of jail and wants revenge on Craig for beating him up(this happened in the first movie).There are some more funny characters in this movie such as Pinky the owner of the record store that Day Day works at and the three Mexican brothers who like to start trouble.Next Friday may not be as good as the first or third Friday movie but it is still funny and worth watching.
8/10
Next Friday is the sequel to the movie Friday and the second movie in the trilogy.Friday and Friday After Next were very funny movies.This one was not as funny but did have some really funny moments and was overall a fun and entertaining film.In this one, Craig moves to the suburbs with his rich uncle Elroy and his cousin Day Day.The reason he moves out of his old neighborhood is because Deebo has broken out of jail and wants revenge on Craig for beating him up(this happened in the first movie).There are some more funny characters in this movie such as Pinky the owner of the record store that Day Day works at and the three Mexican brothers who like to start trouble.Next Friday may not be as good as the first or third Friday movie but it is still funny and worth watching.
8/10
"I'm an Aztec Warrior, aaahhaa!!"
stu-2215 December 2000
That's my favorite of many funny lines from the Joker Bros. in NEXT FRIDAY. Jacob Vargas was hilarious, and he's been in a lot of other good movies like AIRBORNE, CRIMSON TIDE, MY FAMILY, GET SHORTY, SELENA, and ROMY AND MICHELLE. Justin Pierce was also another funny character, one most kids like me could identify with (white boy from the 'burbs who loves skateboarding but can't skate for crap). It's sad that he's no longer with us. Ice Cube is a talented guy, and he did the best (or worst) he could with his character, but it wasn't a shining role like it was in FRIDAY. The family (Uncle Elroy, Day-Day, Suga, Mr. Jones) got a little annoying at times. The "biches" (Joker's women) were very hot, and Lisa Rodriguez had a smart female character, something not seen much in movies like these. Also, the return of Tom "Tiny" Lister Jr.'s character was unnecessary. It was built up nicely, but the delivery sucked.
"Whites in hot, colors in cold, ese!"
"Whites in hot, colors in cold, ese!"
Next Friday
combo0071 February 2000
I saw this movie tonight at the theater. I was delighted at the humor involved in this movie, but was also upset that certain elements of the first movie were used in this. It was also disappointing that Chris Tucker was not a part of the cast. Overall, I believe the movie was hilarious, and if you are a fan of the first movie you should definitely see this one.
Not that great
csweetleaf214 July 2003
When I first heard that Next Friday was coming to the theater, I was excited but unfortunately it never came to the theater in my hometown but when we rented it on video, I was actually quite dissapointed cause it was a basic rehash of the original with a lot less laughs, while this movie still contains some funny parts it just wasn't the same like the original and I wish that Smokey (Chris Tucker) was in this movie, Day Day (Mike Epps) wasn't half as funny as Chris Tucker, but Ice Cube, John Witherspoon and Tiny Lister (as Deebo) does a great job for what they got.
Overall this movie isn't a big letdown or a waste of time, it just doesn't come close to the original's standards, if you liked the first Friday or like gangsta comedies, then you'll like Next Friday. 5/10
Overall this movie isn't a big letdown or a waste of time, it just doesn't come close to the original's standards, if you liked the first Friday or like gangsta comedies, then you'll like Next Friday. 5/10
will there be another next time???
djmexx2 March 2001
i hope so. friday part one, might been more fun but i liked this one as well. Some nice jokes, especially the joker brother, and ice cube was very funny to. There where some parts that where a bit boring too but still one to rent.
Pretty good, but lacking too
jeffman913 August 2003
NEXT FRIDAY provides laughs, but not like the first. Without Chris Tucker, the Friday series begins to lack a bit of the good comedy he provided. This wasn't as funny as the other two Fidays, but it still can make you laugh hard enough if you just watch the movie and try not to look for flaws.
Great comedy!
samerstar17 July 2000
Better than nutty professor and life with eddie together this film was surprising funny . different to the first but sure worth watching. the dog ice cube. every actor is funny the film has no great sense but in this comedy it doesnt matter .
Extremely funny!
Lando_Hass15 October 2002
Next Friday, is by far the best comedy film out there today. This time, Craig moves out of the ghetto, and into the suburbs, mainly because his dad fears that Deebo will come after Craig. Deebo has escaped from jail, and he is out to find Craig. Craig's father sends him to live with his uncle, and cousin "Day-Day". That basically sums up the story line. What made this film so funny, is the three "Jokers", and facial expressions. This movie has lots of funny jokes, and clever lines. Mike Epps' character, "Day-Day", is probably the most unique character in the film next to "Joker". I loved the screenplay for this film, mainly because it had clever lines, and funny jokes. Next Friday also has some pretty good acting, which in general make the movie even funnier. This, I think is, Mike Epps' first film, and I have to say that he did a damn good job for a first film. Like I said earlier in this review, most of the comedy comes from facial expressions, and clever jokes. I would have to say, that the funniest facial expression in this film, was when Mike Epps' character is first introduced. The character "Joker", is the funniest part of the film. Every time a joke comes out of his mouth, or any word for that matter, will make you laugh. When I first heard of this film, I really anticipated that it was pure crap, but then I saw it on TV, and I was proved wrong. This movie kicks ass. 10 out of 10.
Don't worry about spoilers. There's no plot to ruin.
billybrown4112 February 2002
Warning: Spoilers
I really wanted to like Next Friday. I really did. Something told me that when Chris Tucker wasn't going to be in it, that it just wasn't going to be that great. The first one, while it had no plot, was still pretty funny and one that I enjoy watching from time to time. In Next Friday, you guessed it, it's a week later and Craig is going to live with his uncle and cousin over in the Suburbs. The abscence of Smokey is explained when Craig makes mention that "Smokey got sent off to rehab". So much for Smokey. Anyway, in his place we get Craig's idiot cousin, Day-Day, and his even dumber uncle Elroy. That's it. Although, Day-Day is dumb as a rock and annoying as hell, his Uncle Elroy is occasionally funny.
Throughout Next Friday's measily hour and a half (it still ran too long), I laughed a grand total of ONE time. This was because of Pinky. I'm serious, had this guy been in the movie more than just five minutes, it probably would have gone down better. His scenes had me on the floor.
I'm sure that this movie may please its target audience, but there's no way that anyone could like it as much as the first. If I were Mexican, I would be offended at the crude racial stereotypes and that whole "mini-me" scene was probably the single most STUPID moment in cinematic history. Anyone who laughed at that is in desperate need of a laugh.
One more thing, if you haven't seen this yet, please don't. Just rent the first one again. Please. That's all I'm gonna say.
Throughout Next Friday's measily hour and a half (it still ran too long), I laughed a grand total of ONE time. This was because of Pinky. I'm serious, had this guy been in the movie more than just five minutes, it probably would have gone down better. His scenes had me on the floor.
I'm sure that this movie may please its target audience, but there's no way that anyone could like it as much as the first. If I were Mexican, I would be offended at the crude racial stereotypes and that whole "mini-me" scene was probably the single most STUPID moment in cinematic history. Anyone who laughed at that is in desperate need of a laugh.
One more thing, if you haven't seen this yet, please don't. Just rent the first one again. Please. That's all I'm gonna say.
It's okay sequel
drpainters20 April 2020
Kinda
zhyarTheChosen22 January 2020
Friday... time to hit the highway
xfx5420 January 2020
I've found there are two personalities out there: those who like the first film, and those who prefer the second film. I like the first Friday, but I love the second film much more. Chris Tucker is not in this film, and thats OK with me. I liked his character of Smokey, but I was pleasantly surprised with Mike Epps' character of Day-Day who stole the show. Right off the bat, you'll either like his comedic style or you wont. The plot of moving out of the hood is very believable, so Craig's experience with his extended family is a welcome addition to the Friday story. DC Curry did a great job as Uncle Elroy and was extremely funny. Uncle's wife Suga played by Kim Whitley was also very funny. All 3 of the Joker Brothers added a lot of comedic moments to the film. Not to mention they still retained Deebo (and his brother) in the story, who both did great jobs. Watch the film with an open mind and you're guaranteed to enjoy it. Just whatever you do, dont make the mistake of constantly comparing it with the first movie. Next Friday stands alone quite well.
Has its moments, but there's too much missing of what made the first film a classic.
BrickNash21 March 2019
The original Friday trod the line, film and stoner comedy with absolute perfection and it deserves it's reputation as a true classic.
This sequel unfortunately loses far too many elements of the first film, including one if it's main draws - Chris Tucker. Tucker did not return for the follow up and that's definitely a bad thing because he was without a doubt a huge part of what made the original work. Taking the action away from the original neighbourhood into a plush suburb removes any feeling of familiarity as many of the colourful background characters and supporting cast members we've come to know just aren't there.
It's not a bad film by any means, but it's no where near as intelligent or well executed as the first movie. Ice Cube takes sole credit as writer on this project and while the film has more than a few laughs it feels a lot flatter and more obvious in both story and dialogue.
One wonders why they even bothered if so much of what made the first film work was missing, but it's worth a watch at least (as long as you reign in your expectations).
This sequel unfortunately loses far too many elements of the first film, including one if it's main draws - Chris Tucker. Tucker did not return for the follow up and that's definitely a bad thing because he was without a doubt a huge part of what made the original work. Taking the action away from the original neighbourhood into a plush suburb removes any feeling of familiarity as many of the colourful background characters and supporting cast members we've come to know just aren't there.
It's not a bad film by any means, but it's no where near as intelligent or well executed as the first movie. Ice Cube takes sole credit as writer on this project and while the film has more than a few laughs it feels a lot flatter and more obvious in both story and dialogue.
One wonders why they even bothered if so much of what made the first film work was missing, but it's worth a watch at least (as long as you reign in your expectations).
your reviewer is culturally ignorant...
whooizit30 May 2003
... or else how would you mistake the mexican-american characters (this is LA, remember?) for puerto ricans?
There are plot and story weaknesses, but they don't take away from the enjoyment. The movie is funny - that's all it aspires to be and that's enough.
There are plot and story weaknesses, but they don't take away from the enjoyment. The movie is funny - that's all it aspires to be and that's enough.
Some Funny ish! Good and Really Funny!
gimmeDV14 January 2000
I went to see this movie and even though I did'nt care too much for the first one, (Mainly because I saw it like 5,999,999,999 times) I really liked this movie. There were some real funny scenes especially with Mike Epps. I did'nt care much for the Joker brothers but, I liked Ms. Ho-Wang. I wish she would have been in it some more. I think the story could have been better developed and you could have had a slightly better climax but, this movie is straight laughs!! I would recommend it over "Any Given Sunday"!!
I gave this film the credit it deserves.
kurtdcobain12 March 2001
Next Friday is a very different film to the original. Very different but also very funny. As long as you don't make the fatal mistake of trying to compare Day Day with Smokey from the original as they are both different characters, but very funny in their own separate way. Following on from the original Friday, Craig Jones (Ice Cube) has moved away from the 'hood to Rancho Cucamonga to live with his eccentric (and hilarious) Uncle Elroy and his cousin Day Day to escape from his arch nemesis Deebo who is due to escape from prison and hurt him for beating him up before he went to jail. Craig thinks he's safe in the suburbs, but it all goes horribly wrong when he gets there as he soon realises that everywhere is the same really. Every place has it's friendly people and every place has it's bullies who in Rancho Cucamonga take shape as three Latino thugs called the Joker brothers. Craig and Day Day get into some hilarious scrapes as they try and get the money together to stop Elroy's house being repossessed for unpaid tax bills. On their way through the film, they encounter a number of colourful characters such as miss Ho-Kim and the wannabe black skater Roach. All in all a very entertaining film from start to finish. As far as I'm concerned it's a must see.
Just like the original...it takes repeated viewings for it to grow on you.
secwdirector24 December 2000
I found the original movie quite boring at first. But with repeated viewings, I found myself enjoying it more and more.
This one was the same. Although I missed Chris Tucker, and some of the other characters in the original, I enjoyed this film as well..but not as much.
I think it's worth taking a look at. You may like it...you may not like it. But check it out if you can.
This one was the same. Although I missed Chris Tucker, and some of the other characters in the original, I enjoyed this film as well..but not as much.
I think it's worth taking a look at. You may like it...you may not like it. But check it out if you can.
Next Friday? living up to the original.
alexrain772 October 2000
Ice Cube once again shows us his writing talents by giving us a great movie to see on Friday. And even though Chris Tucker is not there, the new characters make up for the comedy with loads of funny, stereo-typical humor that just makes you laugh your butt off. The incredible part is how the pacing of the film is kept up, always offering something new and interesting to the viewer. I would have to say this is a great movie even though the directors changed hands, I think Ice Cube has kept this movie his own. Will there be another Friday? Bank on it.
funny
alkoholik1878 August 2000
i dont know whats wrong with you people all you keep on mentioning is chris tucker. who cares. jacob vargas was much funnier in my opinion and the joker brothers were the funniest thing in this movie thats why i liked it better then the first one. hopefully they make a third and they bring back the jokers i also liked the african guy he cracked me up.
Pretty funny but not as good as the original
DNotter13 January 2000
First off, you have to realize that without Chris Tucker, it's not going to be the same movie. I think that's what the film-makers realized, also, and therefore they took the movie in a completely different direction than the first. That being said, they did a pretty good job.
Day-day is no Smokey but they don't make him out to be Smokey. I do have to say that the Joker brothers make this movie. I was rolling every scene they were in. Next time, more Joker brothers.
My only knock on the movie was that they repeated a lot of jokes from the first movie. Hey, I saw the first one and it was funny but you don't have to cram the exact same lines down my throat. It kind of cheapened the movie. All in all, I would say it's very funny if you don't go in expecting the same movie as the first.
Day-day is no Smokey but they don't make him out to be Smokey. I do have to say that the Joker brothers make this movie. I was rolling every scene they were in. Next time, more Joker brothers.
My only knock on the movie was that they repeated a lot of jokes from the first movie. Hey, I saw the first one and it was funny but you don't have to cram the exact same lines down my throat. It kind of cheapened the movie. All in all, I would say it's very funny if you don't go in expecting the same movie as the first.
See also
Awards | FAQ | User Ratings | External Reviews | Metacritic Reviews
