Beauty Shop (2005)

Beauty Shop: Directed by Bille Woodruff. With Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Alfre Woodard. A determined hairstylist (Queen Latifah) competes with her former boss (Kevin Bacon) after opening her own business in Atlanta.

“Barbershop spin-off finds Latifah in Atlanta where sheu0026#39;s recognized as the cityu0026#39;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 itu0026#39;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 arenu0026#39;t always consistent but they are effective, and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. **½”