Hairspray [1987] | ![Hairspray [1987]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51EK0MM7S1L._SL75_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: John Waters
Actors: Divine, Michael St. Gerard, Ricki Lake, Deborah Harry, Pia Zadora
Studio: Entertainment in Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 5216
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 88
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017239192401
ASIN: B000247638
Theatrical Release Date: February 26, 1988
Release Date: May 10, 2004
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 Disappointed - Tries too hard March 2, 2008
I was expecting really good things of this movie based on its reputation. No doubt the stage show works really well; the potential is clearly there. For me, John Waters messes this up by taking a gross and crude approach of self-parody and ridicule which for me served both to make it less funny and to reduce the impact of the racisim / sizism / corruption message. Subtly camp would have been much sharper, I feel. The pace falls flat, much of it is dull even with the spectacle of Divine the good dancing etc. I suspect I should have watched the 2007 version, which since it is not by John Waters probably does it better, but this has put me off - at least for quite a while.
 Out with the new. September 26, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It takes some guts to attempt remake a classic; but the original is nearly always the best. Hairspray is a prime example. John Walter's original version has a true depth and charm that will hold its own against any comedy. And thanks to the remake, the original is once again taking centre stage in people's hearts.
MArk
Cult Movie of the 80's set in the 60's July 22, 2007
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
Knowing that John Waters likes to make outrageous movies, "Hairspray" is an easy introduction to his movies. It portrays chubby teenager Tracy Turnbald (Ricki Lake) trying to help bring about integration in 1962 Baltimore, all in the context of hairstyles. Watching the movie, one gets the feeling that Waters long had a thing for beehive hairdos - I mean, look at Velma Von Tussle's (Deborah Harry). But overall, it's the sort of movie that you really wish that you could experience, especially when Penny's mother gets freaked out in the ghetto.
Anyway, you gotta love John Waters (who appears briefly as the psychiatrist) for making these kinds of flicks. Also starring Divine, Sonny Bono, Jerry Stiller and Mink Stole.
Good, satirical fun September 14, 2006
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought this on the strength on a friends reccomendation after watching cry baby. It's a fun film to watch on a day off, but I couldn't say it's the greatest film I've ever seen. In places the acting was stilted, but after watching cry baby I assume that is the directors style. It's very intelligent in places, and it makes no bones about how stupid racism is and how ridiculous segregation was. All in all, a fun and slightly thought-provoking film, with enough grim humour and grotesque moments to keep me happy.
An absolute classic! February 2, 2006
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
With songs, humour and outrageous hair this truly is a wonderful film. See Rikki Lake and Debbie Harry as you have never seen them before or ever will again. John Waters is in a class of his own. RIP Divine!!
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