Hairspray

Pros: Funny, great songs, great music, great dancing, great cast, even deals with racism etc...
Cons: ... Walken not completely convincing... nothing else really!

I haven't seen the 1988 version of Hairspray which starred Ricki Lake (who gets a small role in this movie), nor had I seen the stage version, so I had no real expectations regarding this film. The trailer made it look like it had some good moments and ...

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: Cast, especially Blonsky, Walken, and Pfeiffer, music
Cons: Some will find Travolta in a woman's role a bit bizarre

Three popular comedies that can hardly be considered light-hearted have become the inspiration for some light-hearted musicals. First came Roger Corman's The Little Shop Of Horrors, then came Mel Brooks's Oscar-winning story, The Producers. ...

Pros: Generally entertaining, good messages
Cons: Some poor acting, not as funny as it should have been

I’ve been very excited to see Hairspray ever since seeing and absolutely loving the musical version in New York. Both this 2007 movie and the musical versions are based on an original 1988 movie. ...

Pros: good cast, music, fun
Cons: sorry, but John Travolta didn't need to be in this

The highest compliment I could possibly give to this summer's Hairspray is that, while it is not my kind of movie at all, I still found myself enjoying it. I wasn't one of those kids who watched Grease over and over, who had any desire to ...

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: Blonsky, Travolta, Efron, music, dancing, lots of fun, true to the original without repeating it
Cons: a few cringe worthy lines, a few characters could use a tad more screen time

I love the original Hairspray which made me slightly leery of the remake despite its outstanding cast and potential for fun music and strong story. Much to my delight, this incarnation of Hairspray is even better than the original. The ...

Pros: generally joyous, important message
Cons: all the attention on Travolta makes it rather hard to accept Edna as a woman

I've been hearing a lot about Hairspray over the last couple years thanks to the enthusiasm of my young cousins, who were such fans of the show that they went to see it on Broadway. Aside from hearing the effervescent opening number, Good ...

Pros: The toe-tapping energy is hard to resist.
Cons: The pacing is uneven, as is John Travolta's performance.

Singing, dancing, social commentary, and John Travolta in a dress. Really, what's not to love about "Hairspray," the motion picture adaptation of the Broadway musical adaptation of the John Waters film? Well, to be honest, the film is far from ...

Pros: Great songs, most of the cast is good
Cons: John Travolta, the movie is very silly at times

Possible minor spoilers The fever “Hairspray” is spreading about seems to be contagious, but I never caught it while watching it. Most critics love it, while I’m more on the fence here. I’m not too crazy about it but in the end, “Hairspray” did have ...

Pros: Great translation of a Broadway musical to the Hollywood venue..
Cons: Musical means it will appeal to a somewhat niche audience.

Hairspray is a classic musical to see. At least that what everyone has been telling me since I was in high school, but the opportunity to see it had never come along. The closest I got was playing the rock and roll introduction to Hairspray's "Corny ...

Pros: A must see for all movie goers.
Cons: None

What kind of movie do you get when you put people like John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pheiffer and so many others together? One of the best comedy/musicals that I have ever seen. I just wasn't too sure about seeing John Travolta in drag, it ...

Pros: Lively music, dancing, acting.
Cons: I didn't want it to end.

This movie will keep you awake unlike some movies I have seen recently. The movie starts out right away as being very lively. The star (the teenage girl who wants to be on the show) is a cute girl who has a good opinion of herself. I can't think of ...

Pros: Family friendly, funny, musical, great message, cute and innocent love story
Cons: Swear words come out of now where, songs can seem long, awkward moments with Travolta

When I first heard a new "Hairspray" was coming out based on the Broadway show, I was a bit skeptical, but I decided I had to see what Hollywood could do with it. I was especially impressed with the rating-PG. Finally, a PG movie meant for those past the ...

Pros: cast, script
Cons: it's a musical

I, myself, am not a fan of musicals but found myself dragged off to see this film with my mother who was very much in love with the original John Waters' film. The cast was great, John Travolta as Edna Turnblad was priceless. I found myself laughing ...