Hairspray (DVD, 2007, Widescreen)

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Originally written and directed by filmmaker John Waters in 1988, and then put on Broadway, the camp musical HAIRSPRAY could easily have run its course with viewers. But thanks to playful direction, flashy costumes, over-the-top performances, and a positive message of peace, this newest spin proves to be yet another enjoyable incarnation. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the story follows a plump young girl named Tracy Turnblad (played by impressive newcomer Nikki Blonski) on an amazing journey as her dream of dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show becomes a reality. The local television program is a shiny spectacle spear-headed by Corny Collins (James Marsden), a gang of young dancers, and producer Velma Von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer), a seductress ice queen whose manipulative ways ensure her daughter Amber (Brittany Snow) gets more than her fair share of screen time as one of the show's stars. When Tracy shows up at an open call, Velma can barely contain her rage, and sets out to rid the show of Tracy and the talented black dancers who make up the show's popular "Negro Day." Thus begins a war of talent and a battle for justice, with those in favor of integration meeting many obstacles along the way.While less out-there than Waters's original, the film still contains some very quirky humor. John Travolta playing Tracy's overweight mother may seem an odd concept at first, but in this context it works. Scenes that would ordinarily be cheesy are made more interesting due to the odd dynamic between Christopher Walken and John Travolta playing man and wife. As the two dance and woo one another, the strange smile on Travolta's lipsticked lips and the grace of Walken's dancing will be sure to fascinate viewers. Viewers should also watch for cameos by Ricki Lake, and by John Waters as a Baltimore streaker. With all the wacky comedy, it's often easy to forget that the meat of HAIRSPRAY is a battle over racial integration. The film manages to create some touching moments in the midst of sparkling musical numbers.

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UPC0794043112126
eBay Product ID (ePID)62929235

Product Key Features

ActorNicole Blonsky, John Travolta
EditionWidescreen
RatingG
Movie/TV TitleHairspray
DirectorAdam Shankman
FormatDVD
Release Year2007
GenreMusical & Performing Arts
Sub-GenreMusical

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatWidescreen
Leading RoleNicole Blonsky, John Travolta
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20071120

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  • The dvd stopped playing after the movie ads.

    The movie starts with movie ads, after the ads, the DVD stopped playing. The Hairspray movie won’t show.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Awesome Theatrics

    the cast is engaging. The crafmanship is stunning. The singing phonomenial. The costoms uncanny. The story line easy to follow.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Really depicts the 1960's

    We bought this DVD because our granddaughter was in the play 'Hairspray'. My husband was on the Buddy Dean show a couple of times when he was a teenager. We loved seeing both the DVD and then our granddaughter in the actual play. It was very entertaining.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Terrible

    DVD doesn’t even work. I bought this for my sons birthday only to have him disappointed that it doesn’t work. I bought another copy elsewhere.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • One of the best musicals!! John Travolta is worth the watch alone!! You will watch this movie a million times and more!! A delight!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • A Gift

    For my granddaughter.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Hairspray

    I wanted, I have it, I like it, I love it!!!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • DVD replacement

    Good value! We already had the box and the DVD we had was damaged.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • title

    good movie

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Very good movie

    This movie is very entertaining

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned