Beatty's first screenwriting credit and it's hard to avoid seeing a hefty dash of autobiography in the stressed Romeo he's polished up for himself. He's predictably terrific in the role, and there's an equally strong supporting performance by Jack Warden. The movie is filled with nice, seemingly offhand touches that flesh it out, give a sense of a whole set of conflicts, concerns and histories taking place outside the frame, a quality that perfectly suits the cerebral care of director Hal Ashby.

What was likely sharp back in 1975 is rather obvious now, but it still provides some laughs.

Fun in a sitcom kind of way, where the silly situations and double crossings are amusing. Beatty, Christie and even Hawn are enjoyable to watch. Even so, it eventually turns melodramatic and frankly the characters aren't well developed to support it.

I hate Warren Beatty with a passion, he radiates obnoxiousness and self-satisfaction and the idea of women being attracted to that creepy jerk just doesn't register with me at all. So that sort of ruined Shampoo for me. But it's not a BAD movie, I mean... Hal Ashby and Robert Towne have probably rescued it from sucking.

Very funny. With a great cast and script, this is one of the better comedies from the 70's.

I loved every little thing about this film. Nasty, sexy, politically aware, funny, heartbreaking ... sort of like a Renoir for the 60's/70's . Beatty and Christie break my heart yet again. Every actor shines ... esp. Jack Warden, Lee Grant, even Goldie Hawn and Carrie Fisher ! Hal Ashby was a GOD !

I approve!

I feel certain this is one of those movies you had to "be there" to understand. I wasn't--I was only 7 when it came out and watched it decades later. I really, REALLY don't get why this was so acclaimed and famous. Maybe someone can explain it to me, but until then it gets a low, low rating.