Hairspray

Pros: Great cast in a fun, entertaining movie.
Cons: Few bad or silly lines. Won't appeal to everyone.

Many years ago, movie musicals were very popular with several being released. During the 1980's, they became less popular when the few that were made were flops. That didn’t start changing until the last several years with the success of ...

Pros: Mostly great acting, fun singing and dancing, good message
Cons: John Travolta's Edna, innuendo, slurs, story feels slightly chopped

I have always loved musicals. I realize that people spontaneously singing and dancing isn't even remotely realistic. But I don't care. Naturally, I'm thrilled to see the movie musical making a comeback. And that's why I was interested in seeing ...

Pros: The cast, the story and the lead.
Cons: Misplaced sexual innuendos and double entendres.

I went to see Hairspray this weekend. Glad I did. I laughed to tears during this romp through early television's "whiter than white" social and commercial attitudes. The film was "slick", filled with slapstick. Storyline The show centers ...

Pros: Nikki Blonsky; John Travolta; The costumes; The song and dance
Cons: Some scenes a little overdone

Musicals aren’t as prevalent in Hollywood as they were in the past. It appears that movie goers would rather hear the dialogue of a movie spoken than sung, given the infrequency in which musicals are produced. But every now and then, a director decides ...

Pros: Hair Spray leads you through a good balance of emotions
Cons: None!

In 1988, John Waters wrote the screenplay Hairspray. It was a hit back then and like many adaptations, the new and updated screenplay written by Leslie Dixon was a success. New Line Cinema in association with Ingenious Film Partners worked ...

Pros: Great cast of well-known actors and newcomer Blonsky; music and choreography; cameo appearances
Cons: John Travolta wasn't necessarily the best choice for Edna Turnblad

It took some time for me to finally decide to see this movie. The main reason being John Travolta's role as Edna Turnblad. The other reason was the fact that I had my own version of Hairspray--the 1988 original written and directed by ...

Pros: Dancing, comic characterizations
Cons: unmemorable generic music

After surviving the dreary tedium of Tim Roth's "The War Zone," I needed something lighter. The musical "Harirspray" (2007, based on John Waters' 1988 movie, which I saw back then) is not  mindless entertainment. ...

Pros: Everything.
Cons: Nothing

Not too many films make me want to stand up and cheer, but Hairspray did. From the first few moments, right up until the very end of the film, I had a smile across my face, and could hardly stop tapping my feet to the infectious rhythms of most ...

Pros: Entire cast. Moving story with great music and dance.
Cons: Racial issues.

Like the 1988 film version of Hairspray, I was totally entertained by the newest 2007 version. It was difficult for me to wrap my mind around John Travolta as Edna Turnblad, but his characterization grew on me. I strongly believe he brought ...

Pros: Pleasant enough
Cons: Travolta, Songs, safe, Blonsky, unfunny, preachy

It’s 1962 Baltimore, and overweight teen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) dreams of being a dancer on her favourite TV show, The Corny Collins Show, which she watches religiously with dopey-looking best friend Penny (a thankfully muted Amanda Bynes). ...

Pros: Uplifting story, wonderful music, awesome sixties scene.
Cons: awkward at times, cinematography could be crazier, unrealistic happenings happen.

     Nikky Blonsky stars as Tracy Turnblad, a fat, white, and pretty teenage girl who is incredibly enthusiastic about dancing and infinitely positive about becoming famous shaking her booty on TV. This musical depicts her making her ...

Pros: Fun upbeat movie about a serious topic
Cons: Love happens so casually but supposedly so deeply it’s hard to believe

I really didn’t know much about this movie when I sat down to watch it. I knew it was based on a Broadway musical and I knew my teenagers had already seen it. So, in an effort to keep up with my teenagers and Broadway classics, I watched the ...

Pros: Amazing music and dance; star-studded cast; Nikki Blonsky; Ladies' Choice
Cons: Not long enough

Hairspray is a movie musical that was released in the summer of 2007 to great reviews and a lot of publicity. It was inspired by the 1988 film by John Waters and the Broadway musical both with the same name. Being a lover of music and dance, I ...

Pros: Musically entertaining from start to finish, great acting and performances, newcomer Nikki Blonski shines.
Cons: There are some sexual references which may not be suitable for younger children.

Hairspray, the 2007 musical movie to hit the big screen, is a lot of fun. The songs are upbeat and catchy, the characters are funny and lovable, and the message of the movie delivers. I definitely recommend this movie. Originally, Hairspray ...

Pros: Nikki Blonsky, Songs and seeing John Travolta in a dress.
Cons: no bloopers

Well after next to no reviews last year. I have made a resolution to review things alot more this year as i now have time. Now with further ado, here is my first review of '08. ------------------------------ ----------- Hairspray was the most ...