I'm glad this movie received a cult following, because it really is a very funny comedy that simply shouldn't be analyzed. A plot doesn't exist, nor is this a character-driven vehicle, but it's a wild ride from start to finish. Most of the help comes from the supporting characters. Of course, Chris Tucker steals the show with his landmark role as ultra-pothead Smokey. Tucker has that unrelenting comic energy that only a comedian of supreme talent can possess. Even when the film falls flat, he picks you back up. I also have to commend John Witherspoon, as Ice Cube's father. I loved him on "The Wayans Bros." and I loved him in this movie. Though I was laughing most of the time, the gags are indeed crude--very crude. And sometimes that crudeness just wears out. Luckily, it's not too often, and there are some memorable lines and memorable moments in "Friday." I have this movie in my video collection, and I can always fish it out when in search for a good laugh.
Review of Friday
