Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.1

Overview

The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his business. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions ...

Starring Cast

Ice Cube • Cedric The Entertainer • Eve

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Neutral

Overview

Starring Cast

Ice Cube • Cedric The Entertainer • Eve

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film critiques the negative impacts of gentrification and corporate expansion on a historically significant African American community, advocating for community solidarity and the preservation of local culture against external economic pressures.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a predominantly Black cast, reflecting its setting within a specific cultural community, rather than through explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative centers on the challenges and resilience of this community, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NeutralConfidence: High

The film includes a subtly depicted gay character, Ricky, whose identity is acknowledged without being central to the plot. While some mild humor surrounds his sexuality, his character maintains dignity and respect, resulting in a neutral portrayal that avoids strong positive or negative arcs.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

This film is a direct sequel to "Barbershop" (2002), continuing the stories of its established characters. All returning characters maintain their original genders, and no new characters are introduced as gender-swapped versions of previously established figures from any prior canon.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Barbershop 2: Back in Business is a direct sequel to an original film, featuring returning characters with consistent racial portrayals and new characters created for this installment. There is no prior source material or historical context where characters were established as a different race.