Hairspray

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Rebecca C Absolute garbage. Every part of it sucked-especially the clunky noisey songs. It was lukewarm and quite frankly, painful to watch. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/18/25 Full Review Andrew R I am writing this review for the film "Hairspray". After watching, I can say that I have never been much of a fan of musicals, but this movie was actually one worth watching. I thought that it was a very good movie and did a decent job of "accurately" depicting the 1960s, and the teen culture that was accurate and accepted in the 60s. To be quite honest,  I think that the topic of becoming an overnight sensation, which is what Tracy Turnblad, the main character of the story did. I feel that this is the case for modern society with people becoming overnight sensations on TikTok and such simply just for making up a 15 second dance. As I said before, I think this is was still a pretty good film, and I would rate it a 7.5/10. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review Audience Member A rather interesting and invigorated ride of invigorated characters and music. The setting of the narrative is in the early 1960’s which goes extremely well with the music that is being presented. In addition, the acting is extremely well done especially capturing the early 60’s which for many was one of the best time periods. The music is something that kept me drawn to the film which was also the tool that allows the plot to progress. It captures the characters extremely well especially with how they express their emotions which was very good characterization. Something to also note was the color variety present within the film especially for the Corny Collins Show with the two different contrasts through the television and then witnessing the actual set later within the narrative. Even though it was an interesting movie to watch I was not all for it as it's not my favorite film simply because I am not a fan of musicals. However, this is one of those films that has a recognizable cast and would be recommended to friends to watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Audience Member Hairspray is a colorful, high-energy musical with good intentions, but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. It’s undeniably a musical through and through, packed with upbeat numbers from start to finish. While the vibrant soundtrack and lively performances keep things moving, the storyline left me feeling underwhelmed. The plot is predictable, with little character development, and even when some characters do evolve, (such as the mom who gains the confidence to ignore her insecurities) their limited screen time makes it feel rushed or unrealistic. A lot of events unfold conveniently or out of nowhere like (spoiler) the winner of the contest, who wasn’t even supposed to be a contender after being kicked off the show. Moments like these pulled me out of the experience and made the story feel more like a fairy tale than something grounded in reality. That said, the movie’s message of inclusivity and equality is a positive one, celebrating people of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. While I appreciate the intent, the way it’s presented felt a bit too simplistic for my taste. I wouldn’t say Hairspray is a bad movie it’s just not my style. If you love feel-good musicals with happy endings and don’t mind some unrealistic but heartwarming moments, you might enjoy it. But if you prefer a more nuanced story with deeper character development, this might not be the film for you. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Michael V When you follow your own beat, the world will follow you. Hairspray is a 2007 musical romantic comedy film based on the 2002 Broadway musical of the same name. The film was directed and choreographed by Adam Shankman 🎀 Not bad, but not my favourite either 😉 It’s ok, but I feel mixed about this one 😉 I’d recommend it if you like this genre, but if not then probably give it a miss 👍🏼👎🏼 Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review Luis Otavio F Beautiful, energetic and powerful, Hairspray is a show of stars and performances. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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