For me, Shampoo was a film that could not make up its mind as to what it wanted to discuss or represent. Is it a supposedly a feel-good comedy or a comedy or drama that exposes many obvious temptations and bad practices in the hair-dressing industry ? And anyway, do we really need an expose of low morals in the barber and hair dressing industry? I'm surprised that barbers and hair dressers have not attacked this film more vigorously. Admittedly, there were a few protests, but they were rather weak.I will agree that the movie is well acted and the characters seem very much like real people. So much like real people in fact that the film carries an "R" certificate from the censor. No doubt many people will find the movie amusing. And some others no doubt will be outraged. But frankly I found it both obnoxious and boring. As entertainment, it is far too lifelike for comfort. If I were rating it for its entertainment quality, I would give it close to zero.

While I'm a huge fan of Hal Ashby -"Harold and Maude" is one of my all time favorite films - "Shampoo" is a film I really like and respect, but can never quite take the leap to loving.It's certainly funny, and it has moments of real sadness, insight and sharp edged political satire. The way these upscale, self-involved Los Angelenos of 1968 partake of the free-love freedom of the 60s, but lose the associated political consciousness - completely ignoring Nixon's impending election - is a valid and interesting observation (albeit one the film kind of beats to death).But the story of George, an uber-hip promiscuous hairdresser, and his assorted bedmates never quite feels like it has the depth it pretends to, nor is it as funny as it wants to be.Beatty is good playing a send up of his own image, but I felt so aware that he was doing exactly that, that it sort of took me out of the film. He also makes George SO shallow, that while I could enjoy his adventures, and feel pity for the sadness underneath, I never could feel emotionally touched at how lost he really is. Julie Christie, Lee Grant, and Goldie Hawn are all very good, although each woman comes dangerously close to portraying a caricature.Yet, for all that complaining, I find I always do enjoy the film, and respect it. It just doesn't take me to that next level.

Can anyone spell B-O-R-I-N-G ?I have no idea how Warren Beatty carved a career in movies. He is simply an awful, boring, uncharismatic actor. He actually seemed depressed in this film. And it made me depressed watching him be depressed in this role.I fast forwarded over most of this piece of dreck because it was just so utterly boring and ridiculous. What a waste of time. I rented this on Google Play today and I am glad it only cost me $3.21. My advice to everyone out there is don't waste your time with this film. It is simply an overrated piece of junk.

I did not enjoy this film.Perhaps it's because I have grown tired of sex comedies.Perhaps it's the fact that I've never really liked Warren Beatty as an actor.I'm not sure but of all the films I have viewed from the AFI's 100 Years 100 Laughs list (and I still have a few to go to date),this one is the least funny,so far.I didn't laugh at one single moment.Obviously,more than a few did and that's why it made the list.To each his own.Other than the fact that there are a few wonderful looking ladies in the cast,I can't say that I will ever revisit this film again.It's as i keep saying,it all depends on what makes one laugh.If this is your type of humor,go for it and enjoy,but I'm moving on and not looking back.