Review of Hairspray (1988) by Charlie J — 21 Feb 2010
John Waters never makes any excuses when it comes to pushing the campy envelope,and this teen movie is no exception.
The cast is great,the story is phenominal,the music is bopping and it pulls no punches.
A great movie with a great list of actors:
Ricki Lake,Divine,Debbie Harry,Jerry Stiller,Sonny Bono,Patty Hearst....this is only half-way like the Disney-fied version with John Travolta and Michelle Pfieffer....this version is a lot more raw-boned and in your face...which makes it exellent.One of Mr. Waters' most well-known and best movies.
This review of Hairspray (1988) was written by Charlie J on 21 Feb 2010.
Hairspray has generally received positive reviews.
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