Hairspray
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Movie Reviews of Hairspray
Movie Review: A Classic Comedy with an unlikely Heroine~NOT TO BE MISSED!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I usually don't watch comedies,this is one of my favorite movies! Since by now you probably know the plot,I'll skip that & just say that it is soooo refreshing-that for once in a movie- an overweight girl becomes the most popular dancer & a community leader PLUS has her pick of gorgeous guys! My absolute favorite part in the movie is when star Tracey Turnblad (Ricki Lake) leads a "Ladie's Choice" dance & strolls down the line of prespective boys-ultimately choosing hunk Link Larkin-who by the way turns out to be very sweet & falls in love with Tracey for who she is~her weight is not an issure with him which I think is fantastic!Link & Tracey are both modern-thinking teens who share a love of dancing, an interest in black culture & both strongly support racial equality which I think brought them together. Besides fabulous acting by the entire cast, this movie also focuses on (often times with wicked humor!)politics, racial segregation/intergration & interacial romance.All the songs in the movie go perfectly & really set the mood of each scene. This is a "feel good" movie that you can watch over & over again & never get tired of it! In the end, it all comes down to being confident in who you are/what you look like! One of the best movies in history in my opinion.Movie Review: who needs broadway?
Summary: 5 Stars
sorry to all that were or are involved with the corporation that is hairspray on broadway.
but if a tourist will just spend a few pennies on this dvd, they will get a much more exciting ride. first off, the viewer can hear wonderful classic tunes by the ikettes, peggy march, lesley gore and so many others! second off, the viewer will see divine pass his/her crown to ricki lake and her performance as tracy is a star-making turn! not to mention divine offers stellar support as feisty mrs. turnblad. thirdly, there is a great ensemble of john waters regulars and new faces in support of our two wonderful stars! fourth, baltimore is a bright, sunny place as captured through the lens of waters' sharp memories. and the memories make the fingers pop as the choreography takes us through one dance craze after another--but they also make the head snap as we have to look at the issues of racial inequity, class structure and body types and we really have to ask ourselves--who is meant to dance, why and where?
now i'm sure there is much to be said melissa janet winokur's tony-winning go as tracy on broadway but her presence doesn't make me ask questions to society like ricki lake does.
so buy, replay and love over and over again!
Movie Review: Cute Musical!
Summary: 5 Stars
What prompted me to purchase Hairspray 1988 is recently seeing Hairspray 2007 in the movie theatre. It was so great that I saw it 5 times. Then I was curious about the original 1988 Hairspray. My daughter was crazy about it back then but I never saw it. It has Ricki Lake as the plump girl trying to get to be a regular on the Corny Collins Show, an after school teenage dance program. Ricki Lake makes a cameo appearance in the 2007 version but has no spoken words; she's just observing a dance competition from the audience. Jerry Stiller is in both movies, playing the part of Mr. Pinky in the 2007 version. It is so much fun to compare the two movies, both the 1988 and the 2007. They are both based on the same subjects, integration on The Corny Collins Show. The character names are the same but played by different people. Both versions have terrific sound tracks, but different. I never would have bought Hairspray 1988 if it hadn't been for the re-make. The 1988 movie is WONDERFUL and so is the 2007 version. It was so much fun to see it over and over and compare them. I just adore this nostalgic movie and suggest to everyone to definitely buy it and buy the 2007 one too when it is released on DVD. I certainly will.Movie Review: Hairspray is a hair-hoppin good time!
Summary: 5 Stars
The first time I saw "Hairspray" I was five years old and didn't like it. But I saw it again and again and now that I am almost 19, it is one of my absolute favorite movies. It combines serious drama with comedy. It even has a little domestic drama in it-but in a funny way. Ricki Lake is Tracy Turnbald, an overweight teenager who dreams of being on the "Corny Collins Show." Her arch rival, Amber (played by teen pop sensation Vitamin C, prior to her orange and yellow hair) will stop at nothing to destroy Tracy (Lake). Tracy is on top! She makes it on her dream show, gets her dream guy and has a fab wardrobe. The only thing that is in her way of a good life is the struggle of integration. Tracy's best friend Penny (Leslie Ann Powers) falls in love with an African American boy, Seaweed (Clayton Prince), and stuggles to keep him because her family is so racist. Will this all end out good? Well, you're just going to have to see it! I've never seen the musical, but I heard it is extremely simillar to the movie, so go see that too!!!!Segregation never! Integration now!"
I'm big, blonde, and beautiful!"
Movie Review: Hilarious Classic!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Hairspray" is a hilarious musical by one of the funniest directors of our time, John Waters! "Hairspray" revolves around the lives of Baltimore teenagers in the 1960s and how they deal with relationships, race relations, status, and the Corny Collins Show! The Corny Collins Show is a ficticious American Bandstand. All of the cool kids are dancers on the show. Ricki Lake's character, Tracy, has big dreams about being on the show. After an audition, she is given a coveted spot as one of the dancers. This begins a rivalry between her and a snobby young lady (played by Vitamin C).Ricki Lake and Divine give excellent performances as mother and daughter. There are also great performances by Sonny Bono, Debbie Harry, and Jerry Stiller. The music and dance sequences will definitely have you tapping your feet. Even through all of the fun and hilarity, there is also an important message you can learn from.
I would highly recommend this film to people who would like to see a good, well-acted, and very funny film!!! You won't be disappointed!