To me, this movie is perfection.

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

This movie was so stupid and there was barely a story. I give Friday a 4/10

This here is a film far more interesting and relevant than it knows itself to be.As a piece of comedy cinema on its own, it's alright. It's very simplistic, almost overly simplistic, where there are the good guys on one side and the bad guys on the other. As in any film, sure, but it's particularly emphasized here, almost in the fashion of a cartoon. Good guy does good and stands up for justice, and on the other side the big bad guy, the bully.The film is terribly stale and strangely uneventful to begin but kickstarts pretty fast.There are some pretty funny characters here and there.The answer to my title is very simple. The sub-cultural differences between the white and black communities in America. Not that only black people could like this film, but it is uninterruptedly and genuinely addressing the young black community, basically an anti-gangster propaganda. "Do the right thing", "be a man, the right way".Along the way, some gags are funny enough, and the acting though no Oscar-worthy performances is very realistic, feels very 'real', an essential component to get to the young black mind, using a star rapper and a star comedian for more influence.It's no masterpiece, but it holds up well enough. 6/10.

Friday is possibly my most watched movie; I can recite pretty much every line. It has so many quotable lines & memorable moments. Once you have seen it just take a look on the IMDb quotes page and so many of them will jump out at you. I could watch it tonight & then again tomorrow night, it is certainly in my top 5 ever films. The soundtrack is also a massive hit with plenty of great hip hop sounds.The story is simple, two best friends, Smokey (Chris Tucker) & Craig (Ice Cube) spend their Friday unemployed and avoiding the local drug dealer as Smokey owes him money. In this hilarious comedy you really see Chris Tucker steal the show. He is one of my favourite characters out of all the films I have seen. Ice Cube is also great in this and it is Friday that made me look out for all of Ice Cubes later films. As well as those two you have Craig's Dad (John Witherspoon) & Deebo (Tommy Lister) both giving fantastic performances also. The supporting cast are used just right, the make plenty of appearances but do not get in the way of the two leads screen time. It is the chemistry between Chris Tucker & Ice Cube is perfect, they appear at the start to be complete opposites but as the movie grows so does their relationship on screen.Friday is certainly regarded as a classic comedy due hand down, to its script. This is where the comedy comes from; there is minimal (if any) slap stick humour. The script offers so many hilarious conversations and one liners that will have you in stitches. The film has an extremely basic plot; almost 100% of the screen time is taken by Ice Cube and Chris Tucker and is mostly set on a house porch. This is what makes this film perfect! It is simple. It is set over 24 hours, but it is kept simple with just the right amount of story. There are some sub plots and back stories which give more depth to the characters but ultimately it's set in one day.I would go as far as to say that Chris Tucker made this film what it was, Next Friday & Friday After Next weren't a scratch on this, and I believe that is because they were lacking Chris Tuckers presence.It is refreshing to watch a Hood Film that gives off a positive, feel good vibe. Most successful hood films have been gritty & emotional with a negative feel. Friday offers such an upbeat take on this genre and makes you think that the hood isn't all that bad! A Classic.10/10

Friday is one of the greatest and funniest Comedies of all time,an excellent Comedy that mixes hilarious scenes,great characters,quotable dialog and a great soundtrack. All of those combinations make Friday a Cult Classic,Comedy Classic and one of my favorite Comedies and favorite films of all time.Set in a neighborhood in South Central,Los Angeles,Friday tells the story of Craig(Ice Cube)and his weed smoking drug dealing best friend Smokey(Chris Tucker)who hangout on Craig's porch talking,getting high and dealing with various characters while getting into funny situations and showing that a lot of things can happen between Thursday and Saturday.Friday is an excellent Comedy and a Cult classic that had to be made and came out at the right time in 1995 and it was needed for South Central Los Angeles. Before Friday,the city of L.A was almost in a frozen state at the time because of the L.A Riots in 1992 and urban classics like Boyz N The Hood and Menace II Society gave movie goers dark visions of African-Americans growing in SC L.A where in those films it was always death and doom and gloom with no since of hope and at the time with the exception of the House Party films and a few others Black urban Comedies we're few and far between in the early to mid-90s. Friday took a different and much lighter approach to urban films and basically said while living in the ghetto or hood can be depressing and said,it can also be funny as well giving us one of the funniest films of all time and when you watch the film on cable,video or DVD you never turn it off. One of the many reasons that Friday is such an excellent and hilarious movie is because the situations and dialog are funny and real,because if you grew up in the ghetto you have seen characters in the film in everyday life and it will relate to viewers. The Comedy in the film works so well because the Comedy just strikes a perfect balance between hilarious character driven dialog and at times over the top Humor. The screenplay by Ice Cube and D.J Pooh is wonderful,giving the characters in the film memorable dialog and great moments that don't feel forced or fake,but feel very real and very authentic. I love movies that are set in 24 hours or movies that are set in one day and Friday is one of the best films set in one single day and like the best films set in 24 hours there is Comedy but there's also some lessons learned. While Friday is hilarious and filled with great Humor the film takes a little time to talk about some of the harsh realities of living in the hood and what happens in South Central so while Friday is a Comedy and a very funny one at that it is also morality tale as well but it's not a sad or bleak morality tale like Boyz N The Hood or Menace II Society were. Craig and Smokey are a classic duo because like most great duo's there is a funny character and there is the straight forward character that is serious and the back and forth dialog and banter between the two is classic and iconic. You can tell that Craig and Smokey genuinely care for one another and will do anything for each other and as funny as the characters are they are well developed and likable. Like Craig and Smokey we are watching and seeing the things going on in their own neighborhood which for them is a normal thing,but to most viewers is hilarious and insane. The ending of the film is a classic conclusion that is funny and intense at the same time and after you look at this film you will never look at the day Friday the same way again.The cast is excellent in their roles. Ice Cube is great and funny as Craig,with Cube playing it straight and real. Chris Tucker is hilarious and excellent in his star making performance as Smokey,with Tucker saying funny lines,talking at fast paced and having great chemistry with Cube. Nia Long is wonderful and sexy as Debbie,Craig's love interest. Tiny 'Zeus' Lister Jr. is menacing and great as Deebo,the neighborhood bully. John Witherspoon is funny as always as Mr.Jones, Jones,Craig's Father. Faizon Love(Big Worm),Anthony Johnson(Ezal),Regina King(Dana),Anna Maria Horsford(Mrs. Jones),Paula Jai Parker(Joi),Bernie Mac(Pastor Clever),DJ Pooh(Red),Yvette Wilson(Rita),Ronn Riser(Stanley),Angela Means(Felisha),Kathleen Bradley(Mrs. Parker),Tony Cox(Mr. Parker),Demetrius Navarro(Hector),Jason Bose Smith(Lil' Chris)and Vickilyn Reynolds(Joann)give fun performances as well.The direction by F.Gary Gray is simple,yet great with Gray pointing and shooting,but at the same time still moving the camera and giving the film an a great energy and pace. Great direction,Gray.The score by Frank Fitzpatrick,Simon Franglen and Chuck Wild is is great and memorable and fits with the film's tone. The film also has a great soundtrack with songs from Dr. Dre(Keep Their Heads Ringin),Ice Cube(Friday),The Isley Brothers(Trying' To See Another Day)as well as classics from Curtis Mayfield(Freddie's Dead,Little Child,Running Wild),The Temptations(The Way You Do Things You Do),James Brown(Get Up(I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine),Rose Royce(I Wanna Get Next To You),Rick James(Mary Jane)and War(Low Rider)and other great songs Excellent soundtrack.In final word,if you love Comedy films,Urban films,Stoner films,Hip-Hop,Rap or films in general, I highly suggest you see Friday,a classic Comedy that you can watch again and again. Highly Recommended 10/10.