This is a watchable, likable enough film, with some stand out moments from Alfre Woodard and Djimon Honsou particularly. But the overplayed stereotypes just get embarrassing, for both the black and white characters. Especially abrasive is Alicia Silverstone's wannabe ghetto act combined with a hillbilly accent that's like a boot to the ear. Mean black girls and hapless, hopeless white folks do not make for a well rounded glimpse into the world of a black hair salon in Atlanta. They missed out on so much potential and went for the cheap laughs. Chicken and waffles for your wedding,an obsession with everyone's backside, and Alicia Silverstone twerking? Still, it's enough to pass an hour and a half pleasantly enough.
Review of Beauty Shop
