10 Most Overrated Movies Of 2016 (So Far)

If you're unfamiliar with the Barbershop movies, they're bound to look godawful from an outsider's perspective. On the contrary, the first two films in this underrated franchise are actually pretty funny, and you might be surprised to learn that both the original and its sequel are "certified fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.

On the basis of its trailer, though, what with its broad gags and Nicki Minaj butt shots, Barbershop 3: A Fresh Cut looked poised to ruin the franchise, and then all of a sudden it was out in cinemas and the critics were giving it rave reviews. It currently holds a score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Unexpected, to say the least.

As a genuine fan of the other Barbershop films, I have to come out and say it: this is an complete and utter step backwards pretending to be a step forwards; gone is the irreverence and fun of the original movies, replaced with a strange and unfitting sentimentality. It's all a bit cringeworthy, to be honest.

A lot of critics deemed the more family-orienated nature of Barbershop 3 to be a step in the right direction, but in a lot of ways it kills what was great about the series as it moves into more "realistic" territory. It's admirable for a comedy to touch on key issues like violence in U.S., I suppose, but it's also slightly odd for a Barbershop movie to do it. When you opt for said "serious" approach, it's jarring to suddenly interject with a gag about Nicki Minaj's skimpy outfits.

You can't hate on Barbershop 3 for at least trying to stay relevant, but the reviews have overestimated this sequel all out of proportion.