Friday (1995) is a classic in my DVD collection that I recently rewatched on Netflix. The storyline follows a young man who recently lost his job on his day off. His best friend, who spends his days on his porch smoking and selling week, convinces him to help with his drug selling/smoking issues as he owes his supplier money. Meanwhile his father stays on his case to find a job. The young man will try to balance selling weed, smoking weed and finding a job...
This movie is directed by F. Gary Gray (Set It Off) and stars Ice Cube (Boyz N the Hood), Chris Tucker (Rush Hour), John Witherspoon (Boomerang), Regina King (Ray), Tom Lister Jr. (Jackie Brown), Bernie Mac (Bad Santa), Nia Long (The Best Man) and Vickilyn Reynolds (The War of the Roses).
Everything about this is comedic gold. The dialogue, interactions and circumstances are all hilarious. This picture is perfectly cast top to bottom and the chemistry is perfect. Witherspoon was the perfect dad and his interactions with Ice Cube was relatable. The interactions between Ice Cube and Chris Tucker were outstanding and felt like two real friends. Chris Tucker became a star because of this movie. There was no turning back for him after this (he was a star before but a super star after). There are so many legendary lines and scenes in this it would be impossible to name them all.
Overall, this is up there with the all-time great comedy pictures and stands the test of time. This has a high rewatch value and is an absolute must see. I would score this a 10/10 and strongly recommend it.
This movie is directed by F. Gary Gray (Set It Off) and stars Ice Cube (Boyz N the Hood), Chris Tucker (Rush Hour), John Witherspoon (Boomerang), Regina King (Ray), Tom Lister Jr. (Jackie Brown), Bernie Mac (Bad Santa), Nia Long (The Best Man) and Vickilyn Reynolds (The War of the Roses).
Everything about this is comedic gold. The dialogue, interactions and circumstances are all hilarious. This picture is perfectly cast top to bottom and the chemistry is perfect. Witherspoon was the perfect dad and his interactions with Ice Cube was relatable. The interactions between Ice Cube and Chris Tucker were outstanding and felt like two real friends. Chris Tucker became a star because of this movie. There was no turning back for him after this (he was a star before but a super star after). There are so many legendary lines and scenes in this it would be impossible to name them all.
Overall, this is up there with the all-time great comedy pictures and stands the test of time. This has a high rewatch value and is an absolute must see. I would score this a 10/10 and strongly recommend it.