Review of Hairspray (2007) by Tony Macklin for Fayetteville Free Weekly — 02 Feb 2009
Hairspray is an energetic romp, but as a social statement -- which it pretends to be -- it's cartoonish. And as a playful look back at a time and place, it's simplistic shtik. It's a mountain of whipped cream, with an occasional chocolate sprinkle.
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This review of Hairspray (2007) was written by Tony Macklin and published by Fayetteville Free Weekly on 02 Feb 2009.
Hairspray has generally received positive reviews.
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