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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 remake 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 televisio (click here for further information)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Star-studded cast makes great remake
This remake of Hairspray utilizes the full talents of the star-studded cast. It was funny and upbeat, with a great soundtrack and fun choreography.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, good cast
I enjoyed this but after reading some of the reviews I think I’d better check out the original John Waters film—I might like that better.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mashed Potato…
As a fan of the original film I wasn’t sure what to expect from this one. Though not as edgy as the first this rendition didn’t shy away from the content or occasional seedy…
5.0 out of 5 stars
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;…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie!
This was great! I have always loved the movie and couldn’t wait to see John Travolta play mom. My girls loved the Zac Efron aspect.
5.0 out of 5 stars
IT POPS ON BLU RAY
Hairspray just pops on blu ray! all the beautiful colors! The sound/music/songs sound amazing even with a moderate stereo system.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Modern musical
Superb movie if like musicals…. I have not seen a good one in a while and this one is great… would recommend this one!!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
…”The Riches Will Be Plenty…”
John Waters has a cameo in this upbeat, spirited, revamped musical version of his 1988 screen play.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Customer service
We really enjoyed this movie, but the customer service from Amazon is second to none.
We received a defective copy of this DVD, and contacted Amazon via email…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Theater Thunder!
I saw this film at the theater the night it opened. I had never seen the Broadway show, nor had I ever heard the soundtrack.