[Our man in washington]

Odd but true: "Barbershop" might be the most conservative movie of the year. (It's between that and "A Walk to Remember.") Here are the reasons why "Barbershop" is conservative:

1. The hero is the owner of a small business.
2. Small business is portrayed as important for the community.
3. The film shows how important that first job is, even if it's "menial."
4. The movie takes on black racism.
5. Crooks get what they deserve.
6. Police are treated as basically a positive force in the community.
7. A character attacks reparations for black people.
8. One of the main points of the movie is that youngsters should listen to their elders.
9. The establishment of a strip club is considered a very bad thing.
10. Through the use of the character of the college student, the movie shows the dangers of pretending to know everything.

[multitaskmom]

Makes me want to go see it, but I won't break my trend, I'll wait for it on video (or DVD).