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Hairspray (1988)

Teen fights for equality in 1960s, blending dance, drama, and humor. Perfect for fans of feel-good musicals and social change themes.

Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance

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Hairspray(1988)

PG
Movie1h 32mEnglishComedy, Music, Romance
7.2
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Director: John Waters
Writer: John Waters

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'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963.

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Entertaining but not as enjoyable as the remake. The remake had better songs, including the very moving marching song. Divine was excellent in the dual roles.

I am a big fan of the remake and hoped that I'#39;d like this just as much, but unfortunately I didn'#39;t. Firstly I didn'#39;t realise it was a musical which was a major disappointment when 40 minutes in I was wondering where the songs were (and for a film with an amazing cast of singers eg. Debbie Harry, it would have made sense to let them sing!) Just didn'#39;t have as much life as the remake.

I love this movie!

A delightful musical. Entertaining from beginning to end, even if you don't know John Waters, although you will appreciate it more if you are an admirer of this director's work. Very much afraid to see the remake.

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