Barbershop (2002)
Ice Cube stars as Calvin, the reluctant owner of a South Side Chicago barbershop that’s more than just a place for fades and lineups. Inside its walls, a colorful crew of barbers and customers — played by Cedric the Entertainer, Eve, Anthony Anderson, and more — trade jokes, gossip, and hard truths. When Calvin considers selling the shop, he learns the barbershop isn’t just his business, it’s the neighborhood’s heartbeat.

Hook: Come for the comedy, stay for the community — Barbershop proves some of the sharpest cuts are the ones delivered in conversation.