The Salon

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The Salon

PG-13

Released Jan 25, 2005

1h 39m

Comedy

Drama

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Stylist Jenny Smith (Vivica A. Fox) gets the shock of her life when charming lawyer Michael (Darrin Dewitt Henson) steps into her beauty salon -- a beloved community hub -- and announces that the city of Baltimore has scheduled her building for demolition. Refusing to go down without a fight, Smith embarks on a quest to stop Michael and the Department of Public Works. But, as their court date approaches, Smith finds herself unwittingly falling for Michael.

Critics Consensus

Having been delayed several years, The Salon's pop culture references are stale and its story and characters were better done in the Barbershop series.

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Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

I've seen porn with better dialogue and SNL sketches with less amateur production values.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 6, 2007

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Tasha Robinson

AV Club

At least Norbit tried to come up with fresh new awfulness instead of idling in these familiar old ruts.

Rated: D-

May 15, 2007

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Ruthe Stein

San Francisco Chronicle

After scripting both Barbershops, writer-director Mark Brown appears to have exhausted his ability to create new and interesting characters to inhabit The Salon.

Rated: 1/4

May 11, 2007

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Paul Chambers

CNNRadio

Gosh, what a terrible movie. Stereotypes galore, and the humor falls flat. Paul Chambers, CNN.

Rated: D-

Jan 1, 2010

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

Like a third-rate Beauty Shop. Skip it.

Rated: 1/5

Nov 1, 2007

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Vivica A. Fox proves to be a warm and appealing anchor for sometimes sitcom-level silliness.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 19, 2007

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David S

I Thought this movie was funny the way the people that worked in the solan was like family it feels like a place you would want to go to. This movie is hilarious, but when the serious stuff comes Vivican Fox does a great job at it. This movie was a lot similar to Barbershop but Barbershop was funnier not saying this movie was not funny but Barbershop was funnier. Out of all the characters Dee-Dee was the best. This is a great movie i enjoyed it a lot. The acting and directing is good in this movie. If you have not seen this movie then i recommend you do

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Audience Member

that was so funny Ann's the bomb

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

I love this movie. It makes me laugh and make me cry. The dictator is the best movie ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Let me say that every one in this film is looking good ya heard. the kid in the film set it over the top would like to see more of the kid in part 2.Vivca look good as a mom the boy match's perfectly' I heard a lot about this film so let's get it to the theater soon i just hope the July 4 release is for real. I meet the Dabier in Baltomore and he told me all about the film. He also told me about his up coming role's on The Shield the role of rebound on FX and guest starring role on HOUSE where he play's a 10 yr old cancer patient this show is on Fox I think this kid is on he way.I also heard the kid can rap my people out here in N.Y say the kid have some skills i see the kid name on the Billboard music contest 3th place in rap & hip hop he beat out people adults from all over the world he will have 1 song on the billboard compilation album.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

this movie sucks,alot of racism.dont waste your time watching it

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

this movie was terrible!!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

Stylist Jenny Smith (Vivica A. Fox) gets the shock of her life when charming lawyer Michael (Darrin Dewitt Henson) steps into her beauty salon -- a beloved community hub -- and announces that the city of Baltimore has scheduled her building for demolition. Refusing to go down without a fight, Smith embarks on a quest to stop Michael and the Department of Public Works. But, as their court date approaches, Smith finds herself unwittingly falling for Michael.

Director: Mark Brown
Producer: Mark Brown, Carl Craig, Vivica A. Fox
Screenwriter: Mark Brown
Production Co: C4
Rating: PG-13 (Crude and Sexual Content|Some Thematic Material|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 25, 2005, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 11, 2007
Release Date (DVD): Aug 7, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA): $92.4K
Runtime: 1h 39m