Kireh Khar

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Friday
The movie Friday was one of the best comedies I have ever seen, but it also depicts many important social issues. The story is set in the city of Los Angeles, California. In what could be called a high-class ghetto. It was by far the most hilarious movie of the decade. I have never laughed so hard in all of my life. I liked the movie Friday because it had a great director, a talented cast, a good plot, and a spectacular soundtrack.
As with any successful movie you must have a good Quentin Terintino, Mel Brooks, or Stephen Spilburg working behind the scenes. This film had a gifted director by the name of F. Gary Gray. I personally think that he is one of the best directors ever. He has directed box office hits Set It Off and The Negotiator. The movie set it off grossed over 200 million dollars, and The Negotiator was not that far behind. He usually does the serious type movies, but he proves that he is versatile in this one.
The cast of the movie was sensational. Playing the main character was famous musician and actor, Ice Cube. He is such a serious person that at first I was skeptical of his performance in a comedy. He has played in such movies as Dangerous Ground, Higher Learning, and Boys AND The Hood. Playing opposite of him was Chris Tucker who is one of the most gifted performers that I've have seen. He has stared in hits such as Rush Hour, The Fifth Element, and Money Talks. These two along with other big comics like Bernie Mac, John Whitherspoon, and Fazion Love bring big laughs to the big screen. Tiny "Zeus" Lester, Nia Long and Regina King do there part as well, to serve up laughs. It is so important to have a good cast that can play their parts well, and get along. If I watch a movie and it is evident that the actors are acting, then I lose interest very quickly. These actors and actresses did a very good job of making every character believable.
Cast is important, but a good plot is crucial in the success of a...