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A Must See. --Marie-Claire
...Beautiful, moving and revealing... --Vogue
Entertaining and Comprehensive... --The Hollywood Reporter
...Beautiful, moving and revealing... --Vogue
Entertaining and Comprehensive... --The Hollywood Reporter
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Vidal Sassoon is more than just a hairdresser - he's a rock star, an artist, a craftsman who changed the world with a pair of scissors. With the geometric, Bauhaus-inspired hairdos he pioneered in the 1960s and his wash and wear philosophy that liberated generations of women from the tyranny of the salon, Sassoon revolutionized the art of hairstyling and left an indelible mark on popular culture. This documentary traces with visual gusto the life of a self-made man whose passion and perseverance took him from an orphanage in London to the absolute pinnacle of his craft.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Dedicated to Vidal Sassoon, beloved, obit. 9 May, 2012.
VIDAL SASSOON: THE MOVIE (originally THE MAN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD WITH A PAIR OF SCISSORS, 2011, 95 minutes).
There are few, if any other, people whose mere name can evoke not just an era but an intimate, major portion of one's life like Vidal Sassoon. When I was nothing more than a two-bit artist with a comic book style, Vidal Sassoon made me not only feel as if I could look good: he made me think I could cut hair! His famous commercials may very well be the most immediately recognizable in history because of the music and the saying: "If you don't look good, we don't look good!"
This delightful homage documentary allows Vidal to tell his own story, in his own words with that voice I have always loved almost as much as I love Bach: that rich, deep, soft, velvety and sparkly voice that defied bass or baritone. Here, we learn all about Vidal Sassoon, from his childhood in a Jewish orphanage in London to his success as a beginner hairdresser - all the way to the literal creation of new style, new fashion and of course new hair styles.
He would go on, of course, to set up Vidal Sassoon salons, schools and revolutionize even the way hair styling, products and salons were advertized. He would star on TV as many times as any great star, and hosted his own show for about 300 episodes. Perhaps his biggest achievement aside from his revolutionizing the cutting of hair was the introduction of the hair salon as we now know it. Vidal Sassoon removed women's excessive hair, ditched the beehive and back-combed jobs, to give us a 21st century look, the geometric look that stylists only dared try to copy in the early 1980s.
This film vibrantly brings to life all of his accomplishments, from the incredible Five Point haircut to his building of 23 houses in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. From his introduction of a totally new lifestyle revolving around 'wash-n-wear' hair to his establishment of schools all over the world ... oh, I could go on but I think you should watch this instead.
Get this and relish it on a regular basis - and most of all, be thankful you lived when he lived, even though he is not with us in body now.
Vidal Sassoon is with us in every other way, and never forget that.
VIDAL SASSOON: THE MOVIE (originally THE MAN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD WITH A PAIR OF SCISSORS, 2011, 95 minutes).
There are few, if any other, people whose mere name can evoke not just an era but an intimate, major portion of one's life like Vidal Sassoon. When I was nothing more than a two-bit artist with a comic book style, Vidal Sassoon made me not only feel as if I could look good: he made me think I could cut hair! His famous commercials may very well be the most immediately recognizable in history because of the music and the saying: "If you don't look good, we don't look good!"
This delightful homage documentary allows Vidal to tell his own story, in his own words with that voice I have always loved almost as much as I love Bach: that rich, deep, soft, velvety and sparkly voice that defied bass or baritone. Here, we learn all about Vidal Sassoon, from his childhood in a Jewish orphanage in London to his success as a beginner hairdresser - all the way to the literal creation of new style, new fashion and of course new hair styles.
He would go on, of course, to set up Vidal Sassoon salons, schools and revolutionize even the way hair styling, products and salons were advertized. He would star on TV as many times as any great star, and hosted his own show for about 300 episodes. Perhaps his biggest achievement aside from his revolutionizing the cutting of hair was the introduction of the hair salon as we now know it. Vidal Sassoon removed women's excessive hair, ditched the beehive and back-combed jobs, to give us a 21st century look, the geometric look that stylists only dared try to copy in the early 1980s.
This film vibrantly brings to life all of his accomplishments, from the incredible Five Point haircut to his building of 23 houses in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. From his introduction of a totally new lifestyle revolving around 'wash-n-wear' hair to his establishment of schools all over the world ... oh, I could go on but I think you should watch this instead.
Get this and relish it on a regular basis - and most of all, be thankful you lived when he lived, even though he is not with us in body now.
Vidal Sassoon is with us in every other way, and never forget that.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. Henderson
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this as a gift for someone who is a hairdresser obsessed with Vidal Sassoon. It is a bit disappointing that Amazon is apparently selling the Canadian(?) version of the DVD with cover art that is unattractive and, frankly, amateur looking, and not the cover art that is shown on their own website.
Whereas this is not a reflection of the movie, I am writing this review to let people know that Amazon isn't selling exactly what is advertised. Yes, people will be annoyed that I am giving a bad review since it doesn't reflect the content of the movie, but Amazon doesn't allow for an "Amazon's representation of this product" review, and until they do, I will leave reviews in the product category so that people will know what they are getting.
How hard is it to just put up a picture of the actual product? I couldn't even find the actual cover art for the DVD that I received anywhere online so that I could post a link to it. To be honest, the packaging seems so flimsy and so amateur, it looks like a bootleg.
Whereas this is not a reflection of the movie, I am writing this review to let people know that Amazon isn't selling exactly what is advertised. Yes, people will be annoyed that I am giving a bad review since it doesn't reflect the content of the movie, but Amazon doesn't allow for an "Amazon's representation of this product" review, and until they do, I will leave reviews in the product category so that people will know what they are getting.
How hard is it to just put up a picture of the actual product? I couldn't even find the actual cover art for the DVD that I received anywhere online so that I could post a link to it. To be honest, the packaging seems so flimsy and so amateur, it looks like a bootleg.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Purple
Format:DVD
Elegant filmmaking, surprising storytelling, this film succeeds on every level. It reveals more and more amazing detail about Vidal as it goes along. What a wonderful person and a life of great impact on the world. Do yourself a favor and pick it up today!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing and inspirational
A must watch for anyone in the hairdressing industry. Guarranteed to ignite your passion! This film will get you excited about perfecting the craft of cutting and styling hair.
Published 14 months ago by Adamhairdresser
5.0 out of 5 stars
Poetry of Change
Vidal Sassoon is truly the poetry of change starting his haircut revolution in the 60's which still continues to this day. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sasha Grigorik
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vidal Sassoon - The Movie
The man we owe it all to. Hairdressing has evolved to where it is today, thanks to the creative genius and the passion of this man and all those he has inspired and educated... Read more
Published 15 months ago by tomford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Mentor for all Hair cutters
This is a must see for any one in the hair biz.In every profession there are people we look up to and this is definitely a mentor of extraordinary .skills. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs O
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vidal Sassoon The Movie
Inspiring, shows what a little hard work can get you. No matter what not to give up and you can achieve your dreams.
Published 19 months ago by terrid
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm not into hair.
The best compliment I can give this documentary is that I'm not a "hair person" but this could not stop me from truly being moved by this amazing man and his aura. Read more
Published 19 months ago by N. Mendes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly a Gem of a Film and a Gem of a Man
Do yourself a favor and spend an evening with a truly inspirational character. Sassoon's persona is one of intelligence, curiosity and the rare generousness of spirit that reminds... Read more
Published 19 months ago by j.d. heilprin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!!!!
I loved the movie! It was very inspirational! It was amazing to see the different hair styles! I own a part of our history as a hairdresser.
Published 19 months ago by Miguel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
Great film for anyone who knows and loves hair. If you don't know about Sassoon than you can't fully understand why hairstyling is the way it is. Read more
Published 19 months ago by CelinaSuarez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow
His story is so inspirational, and I am so glad to be a part of the industry he revolutionized. I think hairstylist or not, that this documentary can inspire the masses. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Marz
