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• It s rare that a movie captures the intensity and excitement of a live Broadway musical production while appealing to a broader movie-going audience, but the 2007 Hairspray is an energetic, powerfully moving film that does just that. A re-make of the 1988 musical film Hairspray the new Hairspray is a film adaptation of the 2002 Broadway musical and features more likeable characters than the original film and an incredible energy that stems from a great cast, fabulous new music, and the influence of musical producer Craig Zadan. What remains constant throughout all three versions of Hairspray is the story s thought-provoking exploration of prejudice and racism. Set in Baltimore in 1962, the film opens with chubby girl Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) singing her heart out in a rendition of Good Morning Baltimore that, while admittedly a bit too long, sets the farcical tone for the film.

  Viewers quickly become immersed in Tracy s teenage world of popular television dance shows, big hair, the stigma of being different, and the first hesitant steps toward racial integration within a segregated world. The Corny Collins (James Marsdon) television dance show is a teenage obsession in Tracy s world and Link Larkin (Zac Efron) is every girl s dream partner, so when a call for auditions goes out, Tracy skips school to try out, but is rejected by station manager Velma von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer) because of her large size and the threat of competition for Velma s own daughter Amber (Brittany Snow). Perseverance and the support of her friend Penny (Amanda Bynes), father Wilbur (Christopher Walken), and negro dancer Seaweed (Elijah Kelley) lead Tracy to the spotlight and the chance of a lifetime, but more and more Tracy discovers that fairness and equality for those who are different does not come without a fight and that sacrifices must be made to effect change. While the message is serious, Hairspray is first and foremost a comedy with stellar performances by John Travolta as Edna Turnblad (who ever imagined Saturday Night Fever s iconic star would appear onscreen as a woman?), Christopher Walken, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

  Part of what makes Hairspray so powerful is the exceptional music composed by Marc Shaiman, including songs newly composed for the movie like Ladies Choice, The New Girl in Town, and Come So Far, and the awesome vocal talents of Queen Latifah (Motormouth Maybelle) and a cast of heretofore musically-unknown actors like Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, and Brittany Snow who really can sing. Notable trivia includes Jerry Stiller s appearance in both versions of the film (as Wilbur in the 1988 film and as Mr. Pinky in this 2007 rendition), and a cameo appearance by 1988 director and screenplay writer John Waters. Hairspray is one of the best films of the year--it s powerfully moving entertainment that leaves you energized and motivated to fight for what you believe in. --Tami Horiuchi

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• A BAILAR TODOS!!!. Una excelente pelicula que nos deja ver lo que era el mundo antes de la era beatle, cuando el Rock`n roll estaba apenas en sus primeros años y la juventud era mas conservadora, pero ya en la pelicula misma se ve el comienzo de lo que seria el romper esquemas, convencionalismos sociales, racismo y otros prejuicios que predominaban en la sociedad de los 50 s, y la rebelion comienza con esa simpatica chica regordeta que simplemente es diferente a todos los estandares de belleza y talento de la época, increíble ver a John Travolta haciendo de madre sobreprotectora (y tremendamente divertido)...en escencia, una pelicula ideal para todos aquellos que somos nostalgicos de una época que fue mas sana y sencilla.
• A poor re-make. Compared to the original this is a very poor re-make. The original comparatively had far darker undertones which made a far grittier and more compelling story. The lightweight and fluffy songs of the musical miss much of the point of the story and a number of the original scenes have been missed out(who could forget the slightly macabre beatnik scene).
  Nikki Blonsky (Tracy Turnblad), although not a bad actress has in no sense the charisma of Ricky Lake in the original and similarly John Travolta (Edna Turblad), while a fine dancer and actor has in no way the comedic talents of the late Divine.
  
  Michelle Pfeiffer acquits herself well as the overbearing Velma von Tussle, while Brittany Snow is instantly forgettable. Christopher Walken s Wilbur Turnblad I felt was completely miscast in his role. Queen Latifah comparatively was fantastic as the outrageous Motormouth Mable.
  
  To conclude, a lightweight confection which may be enjoyed by younger viewers, but it should be avoided by those who have seen the more superior original.
• afternoons entertainment.. good film for all the family, with catchy songs and light entertainment. A teenage girls delight.
• watch this movie. i got this for my 7 year old high school musical obsessed daughter. it is brilliant. it is a happy light musical with adult innuendo that is very subtle and well delivered. tracy ( nikki blonsky) is brilliant in this as I have to grudgingly admit is efron. travolta is good but you never quite believe its a woman. the songs are ace.the style of the early 60s is spot on, the costumes are brilliant, the sets ace you really could believe it was filmed then.
  I think all young girls should watch this as the real message is that it doesn t matter what your appearance is its that you think for yourself and stick to your guns is what makes you interesting and attractive is very well delivered
  we shall no doubt wear this dvd out and i am now getting the soundtrack to wear that out too.

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