Beauty Shop (2005)

A determined hairstylist (Queen Latifah) competes with her former boss (Kevin Bacon) after opening her own business in Atlanta.

Director:

Bille Woodruff

Writers:

Elizabeth Hunter (story), Kate Lanier (screenplay)

Stars:

Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Djimon Hounsou

15 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
Lil J.J.	...	Willie (as L'il JJ)
LisaRaye McCoy	...	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:

f rated | couch | fat woman | thrown out | long haired man | 

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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

Did You Know?

Trivia

The video store next to Gina's is called "The Big Picture", a nod to a film starring Kevin Bacon.

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Goofs

When Terry comes in after the shop is re-opened she comes in with her hair on her shoulder and when she starts talking to Gina it is behind her. In the next shot it is back on her shoulder.

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Quotes

Mercedes: [after finding out Lynn would be working in the shop] You tryin' to do a little too much around here, OK? You ain't trying to lighten up the place, you's trying to *whiten* up the place! So here's what I'm gonna do, Gina. I'm gonna let you and little miss Blue Ridge here have the shop. Do your thing, go on girl, do your thing because I can't be a part of this, OK. Porsche, are you rollin'?
Porsche: Yeah, I ain't gonna be able to do it either.
Lynn: Gina, I didn't mean to run them out.
Gina Norris: [to Lynn] Don't worry about ...
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Connections

References Glory (1989)

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Soundtracks

Salt Shaker
Written by Lil Jon (as Jonathan Smith), Kaine (as Eric Jackson), D. Roc (as De'onjelo Holmes)
Performed by Ying Yang Twins featuring Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
Courtesy of TVT Records

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 his disrespect, she quits her job then branches out and opens her own shop. Despite her undeniable 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

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 March 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beauty Shop

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,801,465, 3 April 2005

Gross USA:

$36,351,350

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$37,245,453

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