Review of Hairspray (1988) by Alyson C — 19 May 2008

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I FRACKING LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!

This review of Hairspray (1988) was written by Alyson C on 19 May 2008.

Hairspray has generally received positive reviews.

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