DVD Mini Review - Hairspray
Hairspray, directed by Adam Shankman, is based on the hit Broadway musical that is based on the original John Waters. It takes place in 1962 in Baltimore. Young Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) loves to watch her Corny Collins dance show on television. When there are auditions for dancers Tracy decides to try out. Her mother Edna (John Travolta) doesn't approve but her father Wilbur (Christopher Walken) encourages.
Corny himself (James Marsden) is quite impressed with Tracy. But station manager Velma von Tusile (Michelle Pfeiffer) is not. One of the things that Tracy notices is that blacks and whites are not allowed to dance together on the show. She wants to change that.
Hairspray is not a great film but it is a film that is fun to watch. The singing and dancing are very lively. Young Blonsky is a real find. She oozes talent and I hope that she has a good career ahead of her. I loved Queen Latifah as Motormouth Maybelle. I always enjoy seeing Walken. However, I really did not buy Travolta as Edna. He is miscast. I have not seen Pfeiffer in a film for a long time and I was shocked because she look so anorexic. Michelle, do yourself a favor and eat something!!
Hairspray has a positive message about tolerance. And not only racial tolerance but about tolerance of people who are different. And in this film it means people who are heavy. I like that message because we are all unique in our own way. So if you are looking for a film that is uplifting check out Hairspray. You will have a fun filled two hours.
Corny himself (James Marsden) is quite impressed with Tracy. But station manager Velma von Tusile (Michelle Pfeiffer) is not. One of the things that Tracy notices is that blacks and whites are not allowed to dance together on the show. She wants to change that.
Hairspray is not a great film but it is a film that is fun to watch. The singing and dancing are very lively. Young Blonsky is a real find. She oozes talent and I hope that she has a good career ahead of her. I loved Queen Latifah as Motormouth Maybelle. I always enjoy seeing Walken. However, I really did not buy Travolta as Edna. He is miscast. I have not seen Pfeiffer in a film for a long time and I was shocked because she look so anorexic. Michelle, do yourself a favor and eat something!!
Hairspray has a positive message about tolerance. And not only racial tolerance but about tolerance of people who are different. And in this film it means people who are heavy. I like that message because we are all unique in our own way. So if you are looking for a film that is uplifting check out Hairspray. You will have a fun filled two hours.
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