Hairspray (Widescreen Edition)

Buy This Item Hairspray (Widescreen Edition) by New Line Home Video  Available from Amazon  $16.99  on 11-15-2008     It's 1962, and change is in the air in Baltimore. Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion--to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and is transformed overnight from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can the trendsetting Tracy win the heart of teen-dream Link Larkin and stand up for what she believes in, despite the program's scheming stage manager? All she needs is her best friend Penny, a toe- tappin' beat - and a little HAIRSPRAY! Reader Reviews Let me first say I'm a fan of the original John Waters' film. I didn't see the Broadway musical so I can't compare it to the film. I thoroughly enjoy this movie every time I see it, and I watch it whenever I need a lift! I love the performers (yep, even Travolta), the music, the choreography, the humor, the joie de vive. It's just pure fun. Yet the message of tolerance doesn't get lost in all the exuberance. It doesn't have the edgy, underground vibe of the original film, but that's okay. Both films I believe can stand on their own merits. When I first heard John Travolta had been cast as Edna Turnblad, I thought it was a smart casting choice. I was ingrigued to see his performance, which I'm sure was the point of casting him. However, it took me a while to warm up to it...the accent and the fat suit are kind of distracting at first. However, I've come to appreciate it and enjoy watching him. He doesn't "flop" around in the dance numbers as someone said. In fact, he's light on his feet. I think there are lots of clever casting decisions in this movie, but it's the young performers who steal the show and are the truly triumphant choices. Nikki Blonsky is a great find! Zac Efron, Elijah Kelly, Bridget Snow, James Marsden, Amanda Bynes are all terrific.

Hairspray (Widescreen Edition) Available from Amazon Price: $16.99 Updated on 11-15-2008.

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