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The Village Barbershop

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My friends and I are usually very picky about movies, but we thought this small budget film was a king among the art house genre. The story line is cool but not too fishy. The neighbors, Brian and Erik, were a riot. Shelly Cole's character, Gloria, is a great addition to the film, a true sunshine daydream. If you would like a great Saturday night at home. Buy this film, call your closest friends and gather around for a barrel of laughs and a few tears...

i'm surprised more people haven't discovered this beautiful little movie. hopefully they will soon. so charming, so unpretentious, so authentic. even if you've never gotten a haircut, you will love it.

The Village Barbershop is a nice surprise. A heartwarming mix of loneliness with humor, this film takes place in old Reno. A barber who feels he has lost everything comes in contact with a young woman who has never had much of anything. She is full of spunk and determination, however, and eventually the barber gives in to her ideas for his dying barbershop. Hilarious scenes with the barber's college age renters next door. The unusual friendship that develops between the barber and the young woman brings each of them to better lives. The writer, director and producer, Chris Ford, has a winner with his first movie. See it!

This is a charming film. Funny and touching. The cast brings a real depth to the characters and situation. You'll laugh at the bad guys and wish you could know the good guys. John Ratzenberger gives an award worthy performance.

This is a movie that is all about the people in it, there problems and issues, the emotions run from laughs to maybe a sniffle or two. Worth watching for sure.

I just loved this movie. John Ratzenberger is wonderful, going beyond his usual roles. His character is grumpy and petty much of the time (and deliciously foul-mouthed), but so sympathetic and moving. Shelley Cole's Gloria has exactly the right mix of smart and sexy, practical and hot-headed. The characters are completely believable. I grew up in Reno and appreciated the role the city was given. The movie's pace is perfect; I love having space to breathe and the director's help in noticing quiet details. Chris Ford is now on my radar and I will be eagerly awaiting more of his work.

This is a very well told story. The movie succeeds in being heartwarming without being sappy. The acting is solid, and the film making is superb. Great DVD.

In this trying time in our country, I found this movie to be very refreshing. We were able to feel a surge of emotions throughout the film, and end up happy. What a nice diversion from our daily lives and the stock market. Everyone should treat themselves to this great escape for a couple of hours.

This is a simple story told with a light touch. But it really sticks with you. Very worthwhile.

I was lucky enough to catch this at the Cinequest Film Festival last year. This is one of the sweetest independent films that I've seen. The characters are well drawn and stick with you long after the lights come up. John Ratzenberger shines in his sad and grumpy performance as Art and Shelly Cole is absolutely captivating in every scene that she's in. A warm and often humorous first time film from writer/director Chris Ford and I anxiously await what this storyteller has on deck for his next movie.