Cinematic Rating
Budget
$3,500,000
Revenue
$28,215,918
Studio
New Line Cinema, Ice Cube/Pat Charbonnet Productions, Priority Films
Directed By
Friday Review
MovieWise Analysis
The Story: In 1995, audiences were introduced to Friday. Taking place within the realm of Comedy, Drama, the story highlights Craig and Smokey are two guys in Los Angeles hanging out on their porch on a Friday afternoon, smoking and drinking, looking for something to do.
Cinematic Style: Technically, the project takes a bold approach. Rather than relying on clichés, it uses its identity as "A lot can go down between Thursday and Saturday..." to craft a world that feels both expansive and Logic-driven.
The Experience: The experience is defined by how it handles its central conflict. It doesn't just present a story; it builds an environment where the stakes feel personal and the resolution feels earned.
The Verdict: Ultimately, Friday succeeds because it respects the audience's intelligence. It is a mandatory watch for anyone following the latest in Comedy, Drama cinema.
What Audiences Are Saying
"Damnnnnnnnn! You got knocked the fuck out man! Everyone should know this movie. If you've never seen it then your missing out."
"'Friday' is decently amusing viewing. The only thing I knew coming into it was the leads and their much used 'damn'; always fun to seeing memes in their original form, I was waiting for it to show up. Ice Cube and Chris Tucker are a well chosen pairing here. The rest of the cast are noteworthy..."
▶ Official Friday Trailer
Cinematic Stills from Friday
