April 26, 1995
Friday is a 1995 American buddy stoner comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh. The first installment in the Friday franchise, the film stars Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Bernie Mac, Tiny "Zeus" Lister Jr., and John Witherspoon. In Friday, unemployed friends Craig Jones and Smokey face troubles after becoming indebted to a local drug dealer.
While developing the film, Ice Cube and DJ Pooh expressed discontent regarding the portrayal of the hood in film, which they came to see as violent and menacing. As a result, they wished to counteract this, drawing on personal experiences when crafting the characters and plot points. Preparations for the film began after the pair were able to secure funding from New Line Cinema, who granted finance in exchange for a seasoned comedian in one of the lead roles; Ice Cube and DJ Pooh quickly settled on Tucker during casting. The film was Gray's film directorial debut, who was previously known as a music video director.
Friday was theatrically released in the United States on April 26, 1995. It received positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised the comedic sequences, writing, and acting performances. The film was also a commercial success, grossing $27 million worldwide. It then obtained a large cult following, inspiring internet memes and pop-culture references. It launched a media franchise with the sequels Next Friday (2000) and Friday After Next (2002), which have also gained a cult following despite their negative reviews.
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Storyline
It's Friday and Craig Jones (Ice Cube) has just gotten fired for stealing cardboard boxes. To make matters worse, rent is due, he hates his overbearing girlfriend, Joi (Paula Jai Parker), and his best friend, Smokey (Chris Tucker), owes the local drug dealer money -- and that's all before lunch. As the hours drag on, Jones and Smokey experience the gamut of urban life, complete with crackheads, shoot-outs and overly sexual pastors, concentrated into one single, unbelievable Friday.
Also See
- Next Friday (2000)
- Friday After Next (2002)
- Friday: The Animated Series
Sound Effects Used
- Ben Burtt Punching Sounds
- Disney - HERBIE HORNS
- Hollywoodedge, Body Falls Various TE027602
- Hollywoodedge, Bullet Ricochet OffD PE097201
- Hollywoodedge, Bullet Ricochet OffD PE097001
- Hollywoodedge, Bullet Ricochet OffD PE096901 (Heard in a low pitch.)
- Hollywoodedge, Bullet Ricochet OffR PE096701
- Hollywoodedge, Car Alarm Activate De PE074801 (Debut)
- Hollywoodedge, Single Bullet Impact PE236401
- Hollywoodedge, Various Body Fal Dirt PE106201
- Sound Ideas, AUTO, TIRE SQUEAL - REV UP ENGINE AND SQUEAL AWAY, SKID 01
- Sound Ideas, AUTO, TIRE SQUEAL - SQUEALS WHILE TURNING HARD, SKID 01
- Sound Ideas, EXTERIOR SHOTS, AUTO WEAPONS - AK-47 03
- Sound Ideas, GUN, HANDGUN - PISTOL SHOTS WITH SILENCER, MORE WHIZZY (Heard in a high pitch.)
- Sound Ideas, HUMAN, WHISTLE - CALLING WHISTLE 01 (Debut)
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