Review of The Hairdresser's Husband (1990) by Tonypolito — 21 Sep 2010
Being simultaneously romantic, passionate and erotic, this French entry from Leconte, which captured seven Cesar nods (including best film & actor) is well suited for date night. Well, an adult date night.
Due to youthful semi-erotic encounters with his female hairdresser, a boy matures into a plain-enough middle-aged man (Rochefort) who finds eternal bliss blossoms from merely being in the company of a shy, reserved, young and lovely hairdresser (Galiena) within her quaint little beauty parlor.
And Galiena herself fully blossoms from being the object of such bliss. In fact, she revels and wallows within it.
The film is visually and emotionally gorgeous in its examination of the daily tribulations, sexual exploits and joie de vive of the couple - while almost entirely contained within the parlor's four walls.
Guys: Ebert says it's ten times sexier than "Basic Instinct." Gals: I personally assure a three-hankie workout before fin.
Unfortunately this nearly twenty-year-old film has yet to get a decent DVD treatment. In late 2008, a Region1 Ryko Distribution deal fell through. A Region2 Second Sight release crops the film to death. For now, at least, cravers of the erotic and romantic must make do with the 1993 Triton/Paramount US VHS distribution.
UPDATE: Severin Films released Region1 on 4/28/09.
This review of The Hairdresser's Husband (1990) was written by Tonypolito on 21 Sep 2010.
The Hairdresser's Husband has generally received very positive reviews.
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