In the land of indie, quirky movies, Blow Dry is pretty good. It has a premise that might not immediately be appealing to all audiences, but the cast is eye-catching and as the story progresses, it has a lot to say.
Alan Rickman and Josh Hartnett are a father-and-son barbershop team, and when the annual hairdressing contest comes to their small English town, they're conflicted about whether or not to enter. Alan's an old pro at competitive hairstyling, but since his ex-wife Natasha Richardson is entering, he doesn't want to. When a rival from his past, Bill Nighy, shows up to enter the contest, Alan just might feel that competitive streak rising. Meanwhile, Josh starts to fall for Bill's daughter, Rachael Leigh Cook.
This is a very cute off-beat comedy with lots of flash and fluff, but with friends, family, and fame at the heart of the story. If you're at all interested in hair, you'll be very entertained by the beautiful designs shown during the practices and the contest itself. Hairdressing really is a work of art, and with twelve hairdressers working on the movie, you can expect the very best. I was initially drawn in by the cast and found a pleasant surprise, so give it a shot and see if you like it!
Alan Rickman and Josh Hartnett are a father-and-son barbershop team, and when the annual hairdressing contest comes to their small English town, they're conflicted about whether or not to enter. Alan's an old pro at competitive hairstyling, but since his ex-wife Natasha Richardson is entering, he doesn't want to. When a rival from his past, Bill Nighy, shows up to enter the contest, Alan just might feel that competitive streak rising. Meanwhile, Josh starts to fall for Bill's daughter, Rachael Leigh Cook.
This is a very cute off-beat comedy with lots of flash and fluff, but with friends, family, and fame at the heart of the story. If you're at all interested in hair, you'll be very entertained by the beautiful designs shown during the practices and the contest itself. Hairdressing really is a work of art, and with twelve hairdressers working on the movie, you can expect the very best. I was initially drawn in by the cast and found a pleasant surprise, so give it a shot and see if you like it!