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Hairspray (2007) | 
 enlarge | Director: Adam Shankman
Actors: John Travolta, Elijah Kelley, Allison Janney, Taylor Parks, Jesse Weafer
Studio: Entertainment in Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 125
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 112
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017239195228
ASIN: B000V3WN92
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: November 19, 2007
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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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 You can't stop the Beat June 11, 2008
very good film, a bit cheesy in places but thats the 60's for you! Good soundtrack to go with it, I recommend it.
 Hella Good, get it watched! June 7, 2008
This film is definetly one to watch!
Having received the wrong dvd back from the rental store on a dull wednesday night, I really didn't have high hopes for this film. From the casing it looks like an average kiddie film but after the 1st scene you end up being taken in by the whole feel of it.
The cast in the film are fantastic, a lot of credit is due to John Travolta, Zac Efron, and newcomer Nikki Blonksy for their contributions to the film, their performances are excellent to watch (not to say the rest of the cast's aren't).
If your considering buying it - go ahead, dvd's are so cheap these days it's not worth regretting not buying it. (If that makes sense). On the whole it's a feel good film with some excellent messages behind it which are relevant nowadays along with a great line up of actors and some really catchy numbers!
sweet and innocent campness June 5, 2008
my brother actually bought this film as he got it on a deal, he hated it so i watched it one day when I was bored. I then proceeded to be incredibly sad and watch it everyday for about a month, I was hooked.
Its beauty is in the fact its so innocent there is no violence, sex, or anything nasty in this film. The main story is wonderful as its about a big girl who gets where she wants, and gets the boy of her dreams.
Travolta is excellent as her rather larger than life mother, Zac efron does what he does best and plays the hunk of the school.Blonsky is great as Tracey. This film leaves you feeling warm and happy all the way through if they could packet this film as a drug everone would be taking it. Great camp fun, something you can watch over and over again.
Welcome To Baltimore...!!! May 11, 2008
Wow I knew I would love this, I loved the Original and it was a film I could watch over and over again lol... but this one is FANTASTIC... New songs & better Dancing and all new Look... I love it and the Singers are Better too hehe...
Fantastic film for anyone... get it once you have seen it then you can Judge it to the Old one... They are Both great, but the new one is soooo much Better!!!
Review March 4, 2008
Hairspray is one of the most talked about movies of today with very few bad reports. It's fantastic!
This remake of the 1988 version of the sixties musical is packed with lots of well known stars including: John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen Latiffa and Zac Efron. Also, Nikki Blonsky plays Tracy Turnblad - a very large little lady with very big dreams.
This musical comedy love story of the sixties is about a young girl named Tracy, who loved to sing and dance. However, her dreams diminish when her mother, played by John Travolta, stops her from auditioning to be on television, believing that Tracy is too fat.
Hairspray not only has a great story line but a moral too; it is set in the sixties and shows the conflict between white and black people. It, therefore, teaches the viewers that there is nothing wrong with people who are a different colour or size or different in anyway at all, everyone is equal and can do what they want!
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