Blow Dry
by Paddy Breathnach
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Actor: Alan Rickman, Josh Hartnett, Natasha Richardson, Rachael Leigh Cook, Rachel GriffithsDirector: Paddy Breathnach
Brand: Buena Vista Home Video
Producer: Chris Sievernich
Producer: David Brown
Producer: David Rubin
Producer: Guy East
Producer: Julie Goldstein
Producer: Mark Cooper
Writer: Simon Beaufoy
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 94 minutes
Published: 2001-08-01
DVD Release Date: 2001-08-14
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Miramax
Movie Reviews of Blow Dry
Movie Review: COMIC COIFFURES
Summary: 5 Stars
Who would have thought a movie about a hairstyling contest in a little village in England could turn out as delightfully comic and poignantly touching at the same time? BLOW DRY is one of those undiscovered gems that surprised and impressed me. The movie's hairstylists are to be commended for their outrageously hideous, sometime enchanting, always interesting hairstyles. The cast is almost letter perfect, with some of the supporting players stealing several of their scenes. Alan Rickman as the betrayed husband of Natasha Richardson brings his usual stoic charm to his role, and Richardson is wonderful as the ex-wife who learns she has terminal cancer. Richardson left Rickman for their model played with youthful relish by the talented Rachel Griffiths. Josh Hartnett, with an acceptable British accent, shows his versatility in stepping out of his usual heartthrob roles to play Richardson and Rickman's son, who has followed his father's barber footsteps but wants to participate in the contest too. Rachael Lee Cook as Christina is given a poorly developed role, but she plays it with such innocence and grace she comes off well. Bill Nighy (who was so wonderful as the hasbeen rock star in "Love Actually") is delightful in his role as Rickman's egotistical rival, and brings his spit and venom into the role. Warren Clarke as the mayor is remarkable as we watch him change from skeptical bystander to a truly involved host. The movie also uses some great songs that actually match the scene going on, i.e. "Couldn't Get It Right" by the Climax Blues Band; "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Santa Esmeralda, and "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers.
BLOW DRY is a delightfully refreshing movie; I Haven't seen "The Big Tease" , so I can't compare it with that movie. But for me, BLOW DRY is one of those pleasant surprises that come along and give me faith that people are still out there creating enjoyable movies without too much sex or violence. Although what happens to Heidi Klum is pretty funny! You'll have to watch to find out what!
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