The Village Barbershop

2008
6.8| 1h39m| en| More Info
Released: 01 January 2008 Released
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Official Website: http://www.thevillagebarbershop.com/
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A fading smalltime barber is forced to hire the last person on earth he'd want working in his shop - a woman.

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Beystiman It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.
Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.
Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
TxMike I remember John Ratzenberger mainly for his stint on the old 1990s TV series "Cheers." A seasoned actor with both TV and movie credits, of late he has supplied his voice to characters in many fine animated movies. Here he is perfect as the low key Art Leroldi, 60-ish barber in the Reno area Village Barbershop. Art is a good barber, but he has never gotten over the love of his life and doesn't do much with his free time, except drink beer and play the dogs at lunch.Still, Art is pretty content until his long-time partner in the barbershop dies suddenly. Not only is his company missed, he had been the bookkeeper for the barbershop and financials is not something Art can deal with. So he quickly gets in trouble with his landlord who is threatening to evict him. He begins to audition prospective barbers, all quirky types, then Shelly Cole as 30-ish Gloria MacIntyre walks into his life. She is newly pregnant, her truck-driver boyfriend is a real loser type, and she needs a job. She happens to be a licensed hair-cutter but Art doesn't want a woman in his shop. But she also is good with accounting, so Art really needs her. Houstonian Cindy Pickett, still looking good at 60, is Josie, old friend who now works as a topless waitress at a local night spot. When she and Art meet up again they begin to appreciate each other again. This is a quiet movie, and Art remains quiet even in difficult situations. The characters meld well and, while not a great movie, is a nice small movie which shows how good people can find each other and make things better for all.Via Netflix streaming movies.
manofgirth Just watched the this little movie from netflix. I'm not sure what I rated on their system that had them recommend this one to me but they did, I checked it and am glad to have done so. It is nice to see a well acted, be it slow, character driven movie were nothing blows up, there are no fights and no green screen used. John Ratwhatever is outstanding as the older man who has lost what matters most to him, his wife and still has to muddle through his day to day life. One reviewer referred to him as unlikeable which I do not see, he is just left walking through life. The young lady who comes to work for him in his barbershop and shows him that he still has something to give is more then adequate. There is no heavy handed message here, just a little indi movie about people and their lives.
pvs-8 This movie is a real gem that is making its way through the festival circuit as of Spring 2008. It is a feature length film about second chances in life - well acted with a nice musical score, solid story with a nice ending! John Ratzenberger does a fine job of portraying the quite dignity of the barber (Art Leroldi). Shelly Cole is fabulous as Gloria MacIntyre and I would hope to see more of her on screen. The paring of these two actors in this movie worked very well as it gave us a story and character that fit together perfectly. Cliff Traiman did a fine job as Cinematographer as did the post production audio and music artists.
Philip Anderson "Cheers" alumni John Ratzenberger stars as Art Leroldi, a grumpy barber who holds some personal issues of his past a bit too closely. When troubled times come, he is forced to hire Gloria, a female - something he never thought he'd do. Although she comes across a bit brashly at first, she ends up being his business mind that might save the day. Enter other characters along the way, that both add and disparage each of them, and the tale keeps the viewer watching. The filming was done well. The story is interwoven with subplots, and moves ahead at a good pace. The characters are interesting, and each has their own tale to tell, while intertwining with each other. For a first effort, director/writer Chris Ford strikes a winner with this piece. Expect great things in the future. Don't miss this flick though.