Reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes generally found it to be a collection of "warmed-over jokes" lacking craft. Critics on Metacritic compared it unfavorably to Barbershop , noting it lacks the same wit and "moral weight".

While the film is rated PG-13, it contains several elements parents and sensitive viewers should note:

Despite poor overall reviews, Jenifer Lewis and Tim Meadows are often cited as the film's "saving graces" for their comedic performances. Community Perspectives