BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

HRoss007 What a fantastic cast! Harry Potter fans will be immediately reminded that Alan Rickman was our Professor Severus Snape, not only by his appearance, but by his snarling speech early in the movie. But will all Potter fans also recognize David Bradley from his role as Argus Filch? Who cares if Josh Hartnett get his accent right - he gets his Part as young son of Rickman and Natasha Richardson (as Shelley) who left the marriage for a Lesbian affair. This is a Situation that I can relate to as my wife left me for a Lesbian Relationship six years ago and we still share life and nearly grown children in the same community. The strains and bitterness are real, and so is the occasional necessity of pulling together as a family in spite of heartbreaking disappointments. CHARACTERS with former GREAT Roles! Bill Nighy as the competitive Ray Robertson in one of his greatest of Many great roles too numerous to mention (tho I've seen nearly all of his Award Winning Performances now.) Rachael Leigh Cook is story-book perfect as daughter of Nighy, falling in love with Hartnett in the competition family. Her role in 'Nancy Drew' is not her greatest, but find her in 'She's All That' or 'Strike!' and you'll want to see more of her as I have. Rachel Griffiths is beautiful as both Model and Lesbian Partner, and this relationship is given fair play as serious love. Heidi Klum is also beautiful in her share of sub-plot.But again, so what if the basic setting of a British National Hair Styling Championship is a bit farcical with stereotypically gay Hair Dressers! Or even if some of the acting appears silly! The action is Fun and Funny, while setting stage for very real life drama. That is GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!

wnterstar This cute movie is uplifting and fun to watch. It deals with the tough subject of cancer, but somehow gets you laughing at the same time you want to cry.Alan Rickman plays Phil Allen, a small town hairstylist who gets pulled into the Annual British Hairdressing Competition when his rival, Ray Robertson (Billy Nighy). Along the way, he comes to terms with his ex-wife (Natasha Richardson) who left him for her lesbian lover (Rachel Griffiths) during the last competition he was in.And if you've ever been to or competed in a hair show, you will recognize all the supporting roles as more than just caricatures.My only problem is that this is billed primarily as a comedy, and where it is funny as anything, it is a serious movie that makes you laugh occasionally.Absolutely worth watching!

monkeysuncle91 This is an appalling film. Rickman cannot pull off playing a working class British Barber but at least gives it a fair aul whack. But Hartnetts accent is quite easily the most shocking that I have ever encountered in a motion picture. And I'm Irish so I've noticed a lot of Shockers. Paddy Breathnach must have done his best though, as I honestly do not believe a director could have allowed such poor acting in his film had the casting choice actually been his. And whats the deal with 'Quirky British movies'? They are by and large fantastical hodgepodges crying out for originality but consistently looking like the idea was scibbled on the back of a beermat.

LauraAS This pleasant film has a good ensemble cast, especially Rachel Griffiths and Rosemary Harris. However Warren Clarke, best known in the UK for his sublime portrayal of Andy Dalziel, gets to use his comic talents in a a thoroughly enjoyable OTT way. As the Mayor who is hosting the competition, his transformation is very funny, as are the closing credits. I wonder if he really is from Yorkshire, he does do Yorkshire so very well. The sheep scene is also very funny - wonder how they managed it?? All in all I give it an 8/10. It is a shame such films don;t get a wider cinema release.