Review of Hairspray (1988) by Cody V — 12 Aug 2008

John waters quirk without shit-eating sensationalism. light and bubbly and feel-good and strange.

This review of Hairspray (1988) was written by Cody V on 12 Aug 2008.

Hairspray has generally received positive reviews.

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