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The Village Barbershop (2008)
Director: Chris Ford
Movie review
From Time Out Chicago
A grizzled old barber (Ratzenberger) is forced by circumstances to hire a woman (Cole) at his manly-man barbershop. He shows his soft side and opens his heart a little. She finds new love with a local barista (McRae). The new hair-cutting team manages to turn around the failing business, and their unscrupulous landlord gets what’s coming to him. The script is exactly as soft-edged as it sounds. The stakes are low, and you’ll know every turn that’s coming, but criticizing this attractively shot trifle feels like kicking a puppy.Author: Hank Sartin
Time Out Chicago Issue 208: February 19–25, 2009
Cast & crew
Director: Chris Ford
Cast: John Ratzenberger, Shelly Cole, Cindy Pickett, George McRae full cast
Rated: R
Duration: 99 mins
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