A 2002 Barbershop Film (Essay Sample)

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A 2002 Barbershop film
After watching the film called ‘Barbershop’ one can easily conclude that the title is not taken seriously. Barbershop is full of crimes and funny responses from workers working in a shop that belongs to Calvin, an inheritor. However, nobody can afford to pull down the title because a series of scenes occur in and out of the barber shop (Munden 06). The comic responses and stories, crimes and the efforts from the government are real.
At some point, responses in the shop especially from an old barber and entertainer Eddie are exciting but at the same time leave the viewers wondering. It is clear, in African cultures, it is either a taboo or against cultural practices for one to openly use such serious words like ‘ass beat’ and surprising, everyone around takes such sayings casually (Horton 18). It is ironic but yet leaving behind several reasons as to why Tim decided to paint that picture in African culture which is not real? The difference between western and Africa is displayed where the barbers try to give such exciting and wickedly funny responses in absence of Jesse Jackson. Despite that, with experience and what seems to be wisdom, Eddie realizes the importance of the shop to the local people and therefore wishes Calvin to get back the shop (Munden 06). This act is real and authentic as it is in our contemporary society.
The film introduces cultural segregation and racism. Though Eddie is an experienced old barber, she does not focus on her work than gossiping. She looks around; realizing Jesse Jackson is absent Eddie pours out some words recklessly. Ricky also gives a clear example when he opens a crucial discussion about reparations. He ironically points out the unimportance of being deliberated from slavery instead, Michael Ealy praises and acknowledges the need for restraint. It sounds ideal but not realist and applicable to our present world. The film fails to show efforts of setting the society free from slavery (Munden 06). It is also evident and true when a general conclusion from Eddie reminds other barbers that the barbershop is the only place where blacks are considered. It is a replica of contemporary society where racism and rules.
All over the film, violence and funny responses dominate. The crimes committed lack shocks and bloody content which can understand by any viewer as true and applicable. Calvin receives money ($20000) from Lester, the buyer of barbershop but he uses the money to bail out Michael Ealy from prison. In the meantime, Ricky realizes that barbers and Calvin have realized that he has a gun in his locker. To hide this and perhaps avoid more troubles, he decides to throw it into the river. At long last, they end up receiving $50000 from the government for identifying where the ATM was. This incident fails to hit the truth (Horton 12). Wrong doors end up being rewards which is a rarely case in any society especially American community.
The scenario in the barbershop again brings a picture of heretical quality. It sums up the behavior of most Africans especially when they gather in a group at work or social gathering. Generally, nobody denies that black people like saying some words among themselves that they will not want to hear from other people. This setting reminds viewers of the famous film ‘Andy Show’. Everybody watching understands the positive part of racial pieties that comes from Jesse Jackson. However, for black culture and community, it is most likely to explode alternative moralization.
It does not look ungrateful or unappreciated when every viewer gets to hear and see genuine comic events coming from Anthony Anderson and Lahmard Tate who blinding and continuously attempt to recklessly open an ATM that they have already stolen. Though it arose excitement among viewers, from a distance, the erroneous acts from these two characters does not give much positive impact to common people in the society (Horton 19). This act is morally strengthened bringing out moral lessons when Michael Ealy technically talks about reparations and restraints that people. It is an image that every society displays.
The government officers (policemen) play a prime role in fighting the crimes and erroneous acts in the society. They arrive in time to arrest Michael for being alleged of stealing ATM using his car. In the real sense, JD is the thief who borrows Michael’s car to go and steal the ATM. The scenario in the house of Lester display how the government is concerned and ready to uproot hidden acts in the society. They timely arrive and arrest Billy and JD. However, the weak side is seen where the evidences uncovered concerning the ATM deal seem not to assist the government. Tim arranges the events such that some characters who do evil deeds evade facing the jail. The likes of Lester and Michael should be held responsible by the police despite being rewarded.
The film, unlike many urban centered films which broadly display a series of wonderful acts done by white people, Barbershop film encourages by showing their ability to perform extraordinary better than their counterparts. Specifically, American film producers always pl...