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Blow Dry

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  • 1h 34m
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6.2/10
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In 2000, a small town hosts The British Hairdressing Championship, where a former 2-time winner, his son, his run-away wife and his runaway wife's lady lover reside (not all on speaking term... Read allIn 2000, a small town hosts The British Hairdressing Championship, where a former 2-time winner, his son, his run-away wife and his runaway wife's lady lover reside (not all on speaking terms).In 2000, a small town hosts The British Hairdressing Championship, where a former 2-time winner, his son, his run-away wife and his runaway wife's lady lover reside (not all on speaking terms).
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    • Paddy Breathnach
    • Simon Beaufoy
  • Stars
    • Alan Rickman
    • Natasha Richardson
    • Rachel Griffiths
    • Paddy Breathnach
    • Simon Beaufoy
  • Stars
    • Alan Rickman
    • Natasha Richardson
    • Rachel Griffiths
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    • 102User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
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    Alan Rickman, Josh Hartnett, Natasha Richardson, and Rachel Griffiths in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Heidi Klum in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Heidi Klum in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
    Rachael Leigh Cook and Josh Hartnett in Blow Dry (2001)
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    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • Phil Allen
    Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson
    • Shelley Allen
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Sandra
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    • Christina Robertson
    Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett
    • Brian Allen
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Ray (Raymond) Robertson
    Warren Clarke
    Warren Clarke
    • Tony
    Rosemary Harris
    Rosemary Harris
    • Daisy
    Hugh Bonneville
    Hugh Bonneville
    • Louis
    Heidi Klum
    Heidi Klum
    • Jasmine
    Peter McDonald
    Peter McDonald
    • Vincent
    Michael McElhatton
    Michael McElhatton
    • Robert
    David Bradley
    David Bradley
    • Noah
    Ben Crompton
    Ben Crompton
    • Saul
    Ann Rye
    • Margaret, Farmer's Wife
    • (as Anne Rye)
    Ray Emmet Brown
    • TJ
    Oliver Ford Davies
    Oliver Ford Davies
    • Doctor Hamilton
    • (as Oliver Ford Davis)
    Elizabeth Woodcock
    • Sharon
      • Paddy Breathnach
      • Simon Beaufoy
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    • Trivia
      Rachael Leigh Cook turned down the role of Rogue in X-Men (2000) to make this film. She had no interest in working with CGI.
    • Goofs
      While the male audience members are lined up taking discs for the Men's Freestyle, it is first shown that the real model for Raymond's Hair Studio is number two in line right behind Hair Montage's volunteer. The camera cuts away from the line and we hear seven more models being called (including Raymond's "plant" who goes to the Style Warriors) before this man is called and directed to Raymond's Hair Studio.
    • Quotes

      Phil Allen: Your highlights go green if you leave 'em in too long, love.

      Sharon: How long's too long?

      Phil Allen: 'Bout now.

    • Crazy credits
      Tony lip-syncs to the Elvis Presley song "I Just Can't Help Believing" through the end credits, dressed like Elvis.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Couples Retreat/Bronson/An Education (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      On My Mind
      Written by Vinson Lui & Don Solo

      Published by Revision West

      Performed by Hoi Polloi

      Courtesy of Marc Ferrari/Master Source

    User reviews102

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    7/10
    Hair Today . . .
    Despite a lot of Big Hair, this is not a big movie. Nonetheless, it is an enjoyable romp, with some affecting performances. There is nothing revelatory or even unpredictable about the story, but it works nicely and certainly entertains. The film does have a few rich moments, but seems mostly a vehicle for a group of talented actors (and it is a highly pedigreed bunch here) to take decent material and put out a fun and sometimes very moving film.

    While it may drag a little in the center, don't give up watching for the finale and Rachel Griffiths "total look" finish that is about as outrageous and breathtaking a "total look" as one can possibly imagine. The normally brilliant Alan Rickman here sometimes feels just a little bit on autopilot, American Josh Hartnett is vastly underused, but surprisingly effective in an important role and Natasha Richardson, as ever, positively glows on the screen and raises the emotional and dramatic stakes to a level that makes the whole affair worthwhile.

    Not great? Perhaps, but an immensely enjoyable little movie.
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    • Aug 23, 2005

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 2001 (United Kingdom)
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Batley, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. Produktions KG
      • Intermedia Films
      • Mirage Enterprises
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    • 1 hour 34 minutes
      • Dolby Digital

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