Review of Hairspray (1988) by Michael T — 23 Jan 2009
I haven't seen the remake but this version came out when Waters was moving beyond his "multiple maniacs" phase to the more quirky nostalgic comedies and black comedies he would direct in the 1990s.
Divine actually plays a somewhat nice person.
This review of Hairspray (1988) was written by Michael T on 23 Jan 2009.
Hairspray has generally received positive reviews.
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