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An unapologetic, gender-reversed spin on the hugely successful Barbershop movies, this predictable but energetic comedy provides a showcase for the irrepressible Queen Latifah. The erstwhile Dana Owens, whose fine work in character roles includes her Academy Award-nominated turn as Mama Morton in Chicago, portrays single mom and hairstylist Gina Norris, a favorite of customers at the posh salon where she works. Tired of taking verbal abuse from her sarcastic boss, Jorge (a hilariously fey Kevin Bacon), Gina quits to open her own shop in a less fancy part of town. Accompanied by sweet but ditzy Lynn (Alicia Silverstone) and aided by sexy electrician Joe (Djimon Hounsou), she gives the new venture everything she’s got -- including money she can ill afford to lose. Although the Barbershop films were ensemble efforts that gave ample footage to their supporting players, Beauty Shop rests primarily on Latifah’s shoulders, although director Bille Woodruff (Honey) surrounds her with such talented and well-known performers as Bacon, Silverstone, {|Andie MacDowell|}, Mena Suvari, and Della Reese. She manages the burden quite easily, though, breezing through the comedic scenes and handling the dramatic ones with conviction. There are plenty of laughs to be had -- and some romance, too -- so settle into a seat under the dryer and enjoy this agreeable little movie. Ed Hulse

All Movie Guide

While the men of Barbershop and Barbershop 2 have plenty to mouth off about, they may have met their match in the female staff and clientele of a nearby beauty shop. Directed by Bille Woodruff, Beauty Shop revolves around these women led by Gina (Queen Latifah), who opened Beauty Shop to give all the females in the community, from a conservative Southern socialite (Andie MacDowell) to a poetry-reciting stylist, a place to talk about life, love, and the issues of the day, all while getting their hair done. Bryce Wilson puts in a supporting performance, as does Kevin Bacon, who plays the snooty owner of a rival salon. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

Product Details

• UPC: 027616929006
• Source: MGM (VIDEO & DVD)
• Region Code: 1
• Time: 1:45:00
• Sales Rank: 17,560

This DVD is also available as part of a box set:

• Queen Latifah Triple Feature

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