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| Movie Description Originally written and directed by filmmaker John Waters in 1988, and then put on Broadway, the camp musical HAIRSPRAY could easily have run its course with viewers. But thanks to playful direction, flashy costumes, over-the-top performances, and a positive message of peace, this newest spin proves to be yet another enjoyable incarnation. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the story follows a plump young girl named Tracy Turnblad (played by impressive newcomer Nikki Blonski) on an amazing journey as her dream of dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show becomes a reality. The local television program is a shiny spectacle spear-headed by Corny Collins (James Marsden), a gang of young dancers, and producer Velma Von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer), a seductress ice queen whose manipulative ways ensure her daughter Amber (Brittany Snow) gets more than her fair share of screen time as one of the show's stars. When Tracy shows up at an open call, Velma can barely contain her rage, and sets out to rid the show of Tracy and the talented black dancers who make up the show's popular "Negro Day." Thus begins a war of talent and a battle for justice, with those in favor of integration meeting many obstacles along the way. While less out-there than Waters's original, the film still contains some very quirky humor. John Travolta playing Tracy's overweight mother may seem an odd concept at first, but in this context it works. Scenes that would ordinarily be cheesy are made more interesting due to the odd dynamic between Christopher Walken and John Travolta playing man and wife. As the two dance and woo one another, the strange smile on Travolta's lipsticked lips and the grace of Walken's dancing will be sure to fascinate viewers. Viewers should also watch for cameos by Ricki Lake, and by John Waters as a Baltimore streaker. With all the wacky comedy, it's often easy to forget that the meat of HAIRSPRAY is a battle over racial integration. The film manages to create some touching moments in the midst of sparkling musical numbers.
Editorial Reviews Total Film - James White (07/01/2007) Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman (07/27/2007) USA Today - Claudia Puig (07/20/2007) New York Times - A. O. Scott (07/19/2007) Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (08/09/2007) Sight and Sound - Kate Stables (09/01/2007) Empire - Will Lawrence (09/01/2007) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||
Reviews  Quite a Movie I was curious to see the movie and decided to buy it. It is a great movie to watch and I love some of the songs in it. Some of the movie made memories of those years gone bye. Review ID: 10000000008167970 Was this review helpful? Report this review  HairsprayAwesome movie everything is perfect. The characters, the plot, and the setting is perfect. This is the perfect family movie for generation to enjoy. Review ID: 10000000008148762 Was this review helpful? Report this review Hairspray (2007, DVD)Review created: 07/05/08 by: jeremiah.irvin_123 ( 1 ) Shipment arrived on time and qaulity and condition of DVD was superb. Overall my experience with this seller is on a very acceptable level. Review ID: 10000000007827547 Was this review helpful? Report this review HAIRSPRAY DVDTHIS IS A GREAT MOVIE, FULL OF WONDERFUL DANCING AND AWESOME MUSIC. JOHN TRAVOLTA IS STUNNING AS EDNA TURNBLAD. ALL OF THE CAST IS GREAT! WE ARE ADDICTED TO THIS MOVIE, WE HAVE WATCHED IT AT LEAST 50 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH AND AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. THIS MOVIE WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO GET UP AND DANCE YOUR SOCKS OFF. WE LOVE IT... WE LOVE IT... WE LOVE IT!!! WE GIVE IT ***** FIVE STARS AND TWO THUMBS UP! Review ID: 10000000007783916 Was this review helpful? Report this review Hairspray DVDThis is a wonderful movie, I saw it on HBO first and then decided I couldn't live without it in my collection. The music is wonderful and cast is fabulous. I would definitely recommend this movie. Review ID: 10000000007710789 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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