Next Friday [Blu-ray]

Director: Steve Carr Steve Carr

Overview

In this sequel to the urban comedy Friday, rap music star Ice Cube returns as Craig Jones, a streetwise man from South Central Los Angeles who has a knack for getting into trouble. This time out, Craig is still trying to outsmart neighborhood bully Debo (Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr.); after Craig gets the better of Debo in a fist fight, Debo is determined to flatten Craig in a rematch. Looking to stay out of Debo's way, Craig decides that it would be a good time to visit his cousin (Mike Epps) and uncle (Don "DC" Curry), who have recently won the lottery and moved into a spacious new home in the suburbs. Like Friday, Next Friday was written by Ice Cube and his frequent musical collaborator DJ Pooh; music video director Steve Carr made his feature debut with this film.

Product Details

Release Date:	09/10/2013
UPC:	0883929340880
Original Release:	2000
Rating:	R
Source:	New Line Home Video
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Mono, Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	1:38:00
Sales rank:	19,156

Special Features

Commentary by Ice Cube and Steve Carr; Behind-the-scenes featurette; Alternate ending; Gag reel; Mike Epps audition; And More!

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Ice Cube	Craig Jones
Mike Epps	Day-Day
Justin Pierce	Roach
John Witherspoon	Mr. Jones
Jacob Vargas	Joker
Lobo Sebastian	Lil Joker
Rolando Molina	Baby Joker
Lisa Rodriguez	Karla
Tom "Tiny" Lister Jr.	Debo
Amy Hill	Miss Ho Kym
Tamala Jones	D'Wana
The Lady of Rage	Baby-D
Sticky Fingaz	Tyrone
Clifton Powell	Pinky
Robin Allen	Baby D'
Carmen Serano	Girl No. 1
Maria Arce	Girl No. 2
Vanessa White	Girl No. 3
Michael Blackson	Customer No. 1
Ronn Riser-Muhammad	Stanley/Mystery Guest
David Waterman	Sheriff No. 3
Cheridah Best	Sheriff Lady
Shane Conrad	Real Estate Man
Keebo	Pinky Chaffeur
Kym Whitley	Suga,Actor
Don 'D.C.' Curry	Uncle Elroy,Actor
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister	Actor,Actor
Lady of Rage	Baby D
Terence Blanchard	Composer

Technical Credits

Ice Cube

D.J. Pooh

Steve Carr	Director
Ice Cube	Screenwriter,Executive Producer,Producer
Matt Alvarez	Producer
Michael Gruber	Executive Producer
Kimberly R. Hardin	Casting,Casting
Dave Kelsey	Special Effects
Keith Woulard	Stunts
Claire Rudnick Polstein	Executive Producer
D.J. Pooh	Screenwriter
Walter Anderson	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

What really works in the Friday movies are the wild characters and the performances that go with them. That said, Next Friday had a major hurdle to get over when fame called Chris Tucker away from Ice Cube and the crew for this sequel to 1995's laugh-riot Friday. Thankfully, there was still comedy gold to be mined with the introduction of lottery-winning suburbanite Uncle Elroy (Don "DC" Curry) and cousin Day-Day (Mike Epps). While it isn't the scene-stealing performance he would give in Friday After Next, Epps still delivers here and becomes a fine sidekick replacement for Tucker. If that isn't enough, more help is provided once again by John Witherspoon as the hilarious burrito-loving animal catcher Mr. Jones. Unfortunately, Next Friday loses it's comedy steam in the second half, but with such great supporting players and dialogue, it's hard not to have a soft spot for most of this flick. While not perfect, it's still a funny addition to the Friday series and is a welcome one to revisit when you're looking for a few laughs.

All Movie Guide - Jeremy Wheeler