Next Friday

Next Friday
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Name	Next Friday
Director	Steve Carr
Producer	Ice Cube

Next Friday is a 2000 American stoner comedy film directed by Steve Carr and written by Ice Cube. The film stars Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Justin Pierce, John Witherspoon, and Don Curry, and is the sequel to Friday. The movie follows the character of Craig Jones, played by Ice Cube, as he moves in with his uncle, Uncle Elroy, played by Don Curry, and cousin, Day-Day Jones, played by Mike Epps, in the suburbs of Los Angeles. The film features appearances by Clifton Powell, K.D. Aubert, and Jacob Vargas.

Plot

The plot of the film revolves around Craig Jones as he tries to escape the troubles of his old neighborhood in South Central Los Angeles by moving to the suburbs of Rancho Cucamonga to live with his uncle, Uncle Elroy, and cousin, Day-Day Jones. However, he soon discovers that the suburbs have their own set of problems, including a local gang led by Jelly, played by Justin Pierce. The film features a mix of hip hop and R&B music, with appearances by Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Warren G. The movie also stars Tamala Jones as Jasmine, a love interest for Craig Jones, and Amy Hill as Mrs. Ho, a neighbor of the Jones family.

Production

The film was produced by Ice Cube and New Line Cinema, with a budget of $9 million. The movie was filmed on location in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Los Angeles, with additional scenes filmed in New York City. The film's soundtrack features music by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Cube, among others. The movie's production team included Cinergi Pictures, New Line Cinema, and Cube Vision, with Steve Carr making his directorial debut. The film's cast also included The Lady of Rage, WC, and Big Gipp.

Release

The film was released on January 12, 2000, in the United States and Canada, and was distributed by New Line Cinema. The movie was a commercial success, grossing over $57 million at the box office, and received generally positive reviews from critics, including Roger Ebert and Owen Gleiberman. The film was also released in Australia, United Kingdom, and Germany, and was later released on DVD and VHS by New Line Home Video. The movie's success led to a sequel, Friday After Next, which was released in 2002 and starred Ice Cube and Mike Epps.

Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the chemistry between Ice Cube and Mike Epps. The movie holds a 22% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 44 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2/10. The film also received a score of 41 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 24 reviews, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. The movie was also praised by Snoop Dogg, who made a cameo appearance in the film, and Dr. Dre, who produced several tracks for the film's soundtrack. The film's success can be attributed to the popularity of Ice Cube and Mike Epps, as well as the success of the first film, Friday.

Cast

The film features a talented cast, including Ice Cube as Craig Jones, Mike Epps as Day-Day Jones, Justin Pierce as Jelly, John Witherspoon as Mr. Jones, and Don Curry as Uncle Elroy. The movie also stars Tamala Jones as Jasmine, Amy Hill as Mrs. Ho, and Clifton Powell as Pinkie. The film features appearances by Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Warren G, as well as The Lady of Rage, WC, and Big Gipp. The cast also includes K.D. Aubert as Karina, Jacob Vargas as Javier, and Faizon Love as Joker. The film's cast is rounded out by Lobo Sebastian as Lobo, Rolando Molina as Rolando, and Chelle Ramos as Chelle. Category:2000 films