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Hairspray

Play trailer Poster for Hairspray PG Released Jul 20, 2007 1h 55m Musical Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) auditions for a spot on "The Corny Collins Show" and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps her new status as a teen sensation is enough to topple Corny's reigning dance queen and bring racial integration to the show.
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Hairspray is an energetic, wholly entertaining musical romp; a fun Summer movie with plenty of heart. Its contagious songs will make you want to get up and start dancing.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator This film leaps at you with such joy and vigour and generosity you cannot reject it. Aug 23, 2018 Full Review Bob Mondello NPR For a star-studded big-budget musical, Hairspray does a nice job of retaining the funky sweetness of the original. Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness Though colorful, cheery and energetic, there's something missing from this song-and-dance routine. Rated: B- Nov 30, 2007 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Marc Shaiman and Chris Wittman's score sparkles and the film's production design and appearance remain faithful to Waters' vision of 1960's Baltimore. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 10, 2020 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News The latest version is just as good, if not better, with an infectious soundtrack and an all-star cast that precisely hits every note. This is easily the most entertaining major studio release of 2007. Nov 21, 2019 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Nikki Blonsky is a complete delight. Rated: A Jun 18, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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‎ ‎ It's an infectiously upbeat musical - what's not to like? Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Teddy B Although I personally prefer the John Waters version, 'Hairspray' '07 has a special kind of infectious energy and irrefutable verve that separates it from its campy and satirical predecessor. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review maleta a Life changing movie!!! Vey inspiring and I would watch if you're looking for new words to say to your dumb friends!!! /j #hairspray4lyfe Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/13/24 Full Review Audience Member Musicals are usually not my thing, but Hairspray is the one exception. Every song in this movie is great and makes you want to dance. All the performances are really good too. I’ve loved this movie since I was a kid and I always will Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Tore Sergei M Great movie with great songs! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review Simon T Froth, but infectiously performed. The plot could be written on a stamp, and is the least interesting element, but several of Marc Shaiman's numbers - not least the climactic You Can't Stop the Beat - are genuine crowd-pleasers, and to see John Travolta cocooned in prosthetics sending up his Saturday Night Fever and Grease appearances is glorious. Christopher Walken and Michelle Pfeiffer lend terrific support, and if you can park your brain you'll have a good time. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) auditions for a spot on "The Corny Collins Show" and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps her new status as a teen sensation is enough to topple Corny's reigning dance queen and bring racial integration to the show.
Director
Adam Shankman
Producer
Craig Zadan, Neil Meron
Screenwriter
Leslie Dixon
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Zadan/Meron Productions, Ingenious Film Partners
Rating
PG (Momentary Teen Smoking|Language|Some Suggestive Content)
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 20, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$118.8M
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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