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Revision as of 21:23, 27 June 2012
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| Friday | |
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| Directed by | F. Gary Gray (1) Steve Carr (2) Marcus Raboy (3) |
| Written by | Ice Cube DJ Pooh |
| Produced by | Various |
| Starring | Ice Cube John Witherspoon Mike Epps (2-3) Don "D.C." Curry (2-3) Tommy Lister, Jr. (1-2) Chris Tucker (1') |
Release date | 1995, 2000, 2002 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Friday is a series of comedy films starring Ice Cube and John Witherspoon, the only cast members to appear in all three films.
Films
Friday (1995)
The film takes a look at one single Friday in the life of two friends, Craig Jones (Ice Cube) and Smokey (Chris Tucker), in urban Los Angeles. Craig has recently been fired from his job while attempting to collect his wages, as he was allegedly caught on camera stealing cardboard boxes from UPS, although he claims innocence. Throughout the day, friends and local neighborhood characters pass through, including the hulking neighborhood bully Deebo (Tommy Lister, Jr.). The film's subplot focuses on drug dealer Big Worm (Faizon Love), who warns Craig and Smokey to collect $200 dollars worth of Marijuana they smoked (which was supposed to be sold) no later than 10:00 that evening, or he and Craig will be killed.
In the end, Craig manages to overcome all of the day's tribulations, save for finding employment; he and Smokey are able to pay Big Worm, he confronts Deebo and successfully beats him after all of his bullying to everyone else, and he and his pretty neighbor Debbie (Nia Long) hook up.
Next Friday (2000)
Craig (Ice Cube) goes to live in Rancho Cucamonga, California to get away from South Central as Deebo (Tom Lister, Jr.) has escaped from prison and he started smoking weed, with his Uncle Elroy (Don "D.C." Curry) and cousin, Day-Day (Mike Epps), when Deebo goes back to prison. Day-Day brings Craig all around to the neighborhood and it isn't the same. Willie (John Witherspoon) is upset with Elroy because he won the lottery, and bought a new house. Day-Day has a job and has trouble with his ex-girlfriend, Day-Day is fired after Craig accidentally gets him after getting in a fight with Day-Day's boss, Pinky and also his friend, Roach. as also Uncle Elroy owes the bank money and he or Day-Day have the money as Craig, Day-Day, and Roach sneak into an neighbor, The Jokers's home and try to steal money from a pump that they are hiding it. Craig and Day-Day must get the money before it's too late, while Roach is distacting their vicious dog, Chico. Meanwhile, Deebo and his brother, Tyrone hide in Willie's dog truck, while he tries to get back to Rancho Cucamonga as he thinks Craig is in trouble as they sent a fake urgent message "Drop everything, Craig's in trobule, come quick as it been a slow ride while they are stuck in traffic and Willie has to go to the bathroom.
Friday After Next (2002)
At 3:37am on Christmas Eve, Craig (Ice Cube) and Day-Day (Mike Epps) are robbed by a fake Santa Claus (Rickey Smiley as he stole their presents, Craig's CD collection, Day-Day's baby pictures and made a big sandwich as Craig is the only one who fights him off, while Day-Day is in bed, sleeping and talking in his sleep. Craig is beaten with their Christmas tree by the fake Santa and he escapes. As they report it the police but they don't believe them and take their weed plant. Craig and Day-Day get jobs as rent-a-cops in a strip mall where Willie (John Witherspoon) and Elroy (Don "D.C." Curry) opened up a rib joint, called "Bros. BBQ" and Elroy got a new girlfriend named Cookie (Sommore) and they have to pay rent to their apartment building's manager, Ms. Pearly (BeBe Drake) who threatens to get her homosexual son, Damon Pearly (Terry Crews) to come after them and may just do something to them. Craig and Day-Day's job is hard, as they were chased by thugs, and arrested their first bad guys and Craig is in love with Donna, who is the girlfriend of a pimp named Money Mike (Katt Williams) who treats her badly and like a slave and Craig and Day-Day throw a rent-a-party to get the money for Ms. Pearly.
Future
Deadline.com reported on November 16, 2011 that New Line Cinema is in talks with Ice Cube to write, produce and star in a fourth Last Friday film. There is also an option for Ice Cube to direct.[1] Cube has mentioned that Chris Tucker could be recast in the fourth film.[2]
Characters
| Character | Film | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Next Friday | Friday After Next | |
| Craig Jones | Ice Cube | ||
| Willie Jones | John Witherspoon | ||
| Betty Jones | Anna Maria Horsford | Mentioned Only | Anna Maria Horsford |
| Day-Day Jones | Mike Epps | ||
| Uncle Elroy | Don "D.C." Curry | ||
| Deebo | Tom Lister, Jr. | ||
| Smokey | Chris Tucker | Mentioned Only | |
References
- ^ Fleming, Mike (November 16, 2011). "New Line, Ice Cube Plot Another 'Friday'". Deadline.com. PMC. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
- ^ Lewis, Brittany (June 8, 2012). "Ice Cube Says The New "Friday" Movie Is "Really About Chris Tucker"". Global Grind. Global Grind. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
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