Certainly Waters would argue that all his films end on an upbeat note. But [Hairspray] is the first time the joy seems genuine, not just perversely plastered on.
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This review of Hairspray (1988) was written by Bill Gibron and published by DVD Verdict on 21 Aug 2005.
Hairspray has generally received positive reviews.
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