Hair

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Joel H I didn’t expect Hair to be as irritating as it is. I’ve never seen the stage musical, but this film adaptation is the dawning of the age of half-baked songs, lazy & clumsy choreography, and extremely annoying characters. I can’t stand Berger (Treat Williams). He arrogantly struts around and treats everyone like they’re less enlightened than him, even when they treat him with all the respect they can muster. Aside from a semi-interesting and unearned plot point near the end, Hair is a messy waste of time. Don’t believe me? Well, then, gliddy glup gloopy, nibby nabby noopy la la la lo lo (actual lyrics). Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Jens B The musical and the film had been floating around in my mind for a long time, but I'd never fully seen either – until now. I approached the film with mixed feelings: On the one hand, I have certain expectations of Miloš Forman's films; on the other hand, I was still prepared to sit through a dusty musical classic. Fortunately, "Hair" is still watchable in 2025. There are many songs, only a few of which are truly catchy – but they all have excellent and at times biting lyrics. Treat Williams, John Savage, and Beverly D'Angelo give their all and earn the audience's sympathy. The production is calm, naturalistic, yet plays to its potential, for example, with extreme zooms. The plot feels surprisingly fresh – class struggle, counterculture, and pacifism are still relevant themes today. Three scenes are particularly impressive: First, LSD in the park, where the film suddenly becomes an avant-garde drug trip. Second, the physical examination, or: men in uniform spend the whole day looking at naked, young men. Third, the mobilization and the soldiers' walk into the pitch-black fuselage of the military aircraft, then a cut to an endless military cemetery, then the mass protest in front of the White House, accompanied by "Let the Sunshine In" – still gives you goosebumps today and, in terms of iconography, is reminiscent of "Pink Floyd – The Wall." I would criticize "Hair" for its long running time, the meandering script (apart from the song numbers), and the initially leisurely pace of the film, which gradually builds up. Conclusion: Perhaps a bit dated, but anyone interested in the subject matter and musicals will get a technically well-crafted, superbly acted, and entertaining movie night. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/05/25 Full Review michael C. Love Hair. Such a great movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Shioka O So Milos Forman made this between Cuckoo's and Amadeus. It's dated but finely captured the age, and great art especially choreography. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/19/25 Full Review Gerry W I've loved every version of this musical I've ever seen over the decades since it first hit the stage, from bare-bones local community theatre productions to touring Broadway productions, and this Milos Forman-directed film version. Something about the original book and music inspires passionate and committed performances from everyone I've seen perform it, and this permanent film version record of the show does a terrific job of preserving its joyous, moving, and still-relevant story, and its glorious and perfect songs. It seems to get better each time I watch it, and was an incredible achievement by all involved. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review Robert C Why did they have to completely change the movie from the Broadway musical? Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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