Beauty Shop (2005)

Gina is a hairstylist who opens up a beauty shop full of employees and customers more interested in speaking their minds than getting a cut.

Director:

Bille Woodruff

Writers:

Elizabeth Hunter (story), Kate Lanier (screenplay),

Stars:

Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell

13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Queen Latifah	...	Gina Norris
Alicia Silverstone	...	Lynn
Andie MacDowell	...	Terri
Alfre Woodard	...	Ms. Josephine
Mena Suvari	...	Joanne
Della Reese	...	Mrs. Towner
Golden Brooks	...	Chanel
Laura Hayes	...	Paulette (as Miss Laura Hayes)
Paige Hurd	...	Vanessa
Little JJ	...	Willie (as L'il JJ)
LisaRaye	...	Rochelle (as Lisaraye McCoy)
Keshia Knight Pulliam	...	Darnelle
Sherri Shepherd	...	Ida
Kimora Lee Simmons	...	Denise
Sheryl Underwood	...	Catfish Rita

Storyline

You thought you'd heard it all in the barbershop, but you haven't heard anything yet - the women get their own chance to shampoo, shine, and speak their minds in Beauty Shop.

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Plot Keywords:

client | hairdresser | beauty salon | reference to peter pan | beautician | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 on appeal for sexual material, language and brief drug references

Details

Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 March 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Salón de belleza

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$48,030 (South Africa) (10 June 2005)

Gross:

$48,030 (South Africa) (10 June 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), State Street Pictures, Mandeville Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Trenyce:  Brief appearance during the club scene

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Goofs

When Gina is at the bank and the woman stands up to shake her hand, her hand can be seen behind her back. In the next shot her hand is at her side.

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Quotes

James: [Ida's dancing] Don't shake that baby loose.
Gina Norris: Yeah, we'll get hit with indecency charges up in here.

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Connections

Referenced in The Oprah Winfrey Show: Episode dated 25 March 2005 (2005)

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Soundtracks

"E. St. Louie"
Written and Performed by David Reynolds

User Reviews

conventional script elevated by a talented ensemble

Barbershop spin-off finds Latifah in Atlanta where she's recognized as the city's best hair stylist even though she works for a dandy, self-absorbed shop owner (Bacon). Ambitious and fed up with all of his disrespect, she quits her job then branches out and forms her own shop. Despite her undeniable level of talent, and the support of her devoted co-workers, she still has to learn how to endure the hardships of owning and operating her own business. The plot is a little too simple, and seems set up a bit too easily, but it's likable and pleasant with an appealing, first-rate cast. Bacon has an odd but amusing supporting role, and Latifah is an ideal leading woman. Laughs aren't always consistent but they are effective, and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. **½