Thoroughly charming and totally hilarious day-in-the-life comedy in
which co-writer Ice Cube plays the stoic Craig opposite Chris Tucker's
Smokey, a brilliantly rendered hyperactive marijuana enthusiast. The two
twentysomethings, Craig recently wrongly fired and Smokey terminally
slacking and scamming, barely make it through one highly eventful day.
Eloquent commentary on themes like community, family, friendship, and
violence is seamlessly blended with lighter treatments of young romance,
bathroom emergencies, nosy neighbors and much more. Casually impeccable
performances by the entire cast make this film a standout.