Beauty Shop (2005)

38% of critics liked it
(114 reviews)
69% of users liked it
(63,722 ratings)

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… More 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, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By: Bille Woodruff
Written By: Elizabeth Hunter
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Mar 30, 2005 Wide
On DVD: Aug 23, 2005
Studio: MGM/UA

Critic Reviews

J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
As in the other two movies, the plot is a thin cardboard box carrying an assortment of observational doughnuts.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
I thought this was too much like the pilot for a sitcom.
Joe Leydon, Variety
Feel-good entertainment that is no less enjoyable for being somewhat predictable.
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
It's a bouncy, funny picture that I enjoyed -- one that mostly eludes the perils of sequelitis and spinoff-itis, a lusty comedy about the importance of looking good and getting the right scissors in the right hands.
Jennifer Frey, Washington Post
Latifah is, well, Latifah playing herself -- funny, brash, smart, likable and not willing to take any garbage from anyone.
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Overall, the parts don't come together and jell as well as they did in the Barbershop films.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
So-so movie with great cast pushes PG-13 limits.
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
Take one part "Barbershop," one part Queen Latifah, sprinkle in a tablespoon of 'you-go-girl' and stir to get the confection of "Beauty Shop."
Kam Williams, Princeton Town Topics
This bottom-feeder's sophomoric, locker room approach to black-white, gay-straight, and male-female issues cannot be undone by a saccharine storybook ending.
David Noh, Film Journal International
Bille Woodruff directs the comedy with a warm generosity of spirit, which gives all the actors in a delightful ensemble cast their chance to shine.
Brent Simon, Now Playing Magazine
In Queen Latifah, Beauty Shop has an undeniably appealing anchor; her comedic timing is crackerjack.
David Cornelius, eFilmCritic.com
It's meant to be a gender switch on its predecessor, but it's actually just a pale comparison.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Diverting but overly episodic... never quite hangs together as a feature.

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Dead A

This movie was funny and really entertaining. I'm really liking Queen Latifah. Her attitude is just awesome.
Chris G

OK, so what's the plot? A hair stylist (Queen Latifah) walks out on her boss (Kevin Bacon). Boss doesn't think she'll make it. She makes it while stealing all of his customers in a comedic process. Meets hot guy (Dimon Hounsou). Boss tries to get revenge. Yes, you… More
OK, so what's the plot? A hair stylist (Queen Latifah) walks out on her boss (Kevin Bacon). Boss doesn't think she'll make it. She makes it while stealing all of his customers in a comedic process. Meets hot guy (Dimon Hounsou). Boss tries to get revenge. Yes, you have seen this movie before. It has a few funny moments, some of them not intentional, but Beauty Shop really is your standard, predictable, recycled film. File this one under "Been there, done that".
Richard C

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KJ P

WEAK! WEAK! WEAK! Come on, you call this a good movie, it's total rip-off of the exactly same movie, barber shop!
Rachel F

One of my favorites. Kevin Spacey is so funny in this movie and Queen Latifah is great as usual.
Deb S

Gina (Queen Latifah) plays a sassy hairstylist whiz who feels under-appreciated by her arrogant racist boss, Jorge who wants to steal credit for her work. A single mother, she decides to open up her own beauty shop fulfilling her dreams in the process. Alicia Silverstone plays Lynn, a… More
Gina (Queen Latifah) plays a sassy hairstylist whiz who feels under-appreciated by her arrogant racist boss, Jorge who wants to steal credit for her work. A single mother, she decides to open up her own beauty shop fulfilling her dreams in the process. Alicia Silverstone plays Lynn, a Georgia country girl who also happens to be a whiz at styling who goes along for the ride. Not a bad comedy and Queen Latifah is her usual witty fun self to watch.
Andrew F

It's weird that this movie was somewhat enjoyable. I wasn't expecting much.
Remi L

Had to watch it because it was about time someone did a film about black beauty shops
Quinto W

I've been forgetting to watch Near Dark and The Philadelphia Story for weeks, but I don't change the channel when this is on. Seriously, what the fuck?
Lee K

was ok laughed my ass off at bacon playing the competition
Erin C

Love her! She always has a happy, upbeat attitude in every movie. This one was no acception :)
Janice :

Very fun movie!