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Hairspray (2007)
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Reviews Counted:206
Fresh:187
Rotten:19
Average Rating:7.7/10
Consensus: Hairspray is an energetic, wholly entertaining musical romp; a fun Summer movie with plenty of heart. Its contagious songs will make you want to get up and start dancing.
Theatrical Release: Jul 20, 2007 Wide
Box Office: $118.8M
Synopsis: Set in Baltimore during the 1960s dance TV craze, a zaftig high school hair-hopper, Tracy Turnblad, graduates from outsider to celebrity trendsetter... [More]
Starring: John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes
Director: Adam Shankman
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REVIEWS FOR HAIRSPRAY
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Jul 6, 2010
Much of the fun comes from director-choreographer Adam Shankman's happy acceptance of musical staples
Aug 27, 2009
Shankman's crassly theatrical attenuation of Hairspray only draws gay culture away from a moment of American history with which it ought to have a great deal in common
Aug 8, 2009
It falls to individual efforts by the cast to keep the eye and ear coming back for more.
Jul 23, 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.
Feb 2, 2009
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Oct 18, 2008
Top CriticI will confess that Travolta totally turned me around. A mountain of a woman in his female fat suit, he commits 150% to the role.
Aug 23, 2008
The most refreshing and enjoyable musical of this century%u2014Hairspray.
Jul 22, 2008
Even if the new Hairspray seems a welcome return to camp for Travolta, his mock seriousness is as frozen as ever.
Jul 10, 2008
The film works best for me when they are making fun of the racial climate of the 1960s.
Mar 3, 2008
An amazing cast sings and dances across the screen with such flair and passion its completely infectious.
Feb 2, 2008
Caso tivesse 20 minutos e alguns números musicais a menos, Hairspray poderia ser uma surpresa tão divertida quanto o original (que tampouco é um clássico). Inchado como ficou, porém, é apenas um passatempo pouco memorável.
Jan 16, 2008
Like your high school's production of "Grease": A musical about sex with a chastity belt strapped to its waist.
Dec 11, 2007
One's enjoyment of Adam Shankman's motion picture will largely depend on one's tolerance for conflict-less, feel good musicals.
Dec 6, 2007
Some magical balance between the cast members, the set design, the songs and director Adam Shankman makes it work.
Dec 6, 2007
Though colorful, cheery and energetic, there's something missing from this song-and-dance routine.
Nov 30, 2007
Travolta as bosomy mom Edna in perky fat suit, with flab-infatuated spouse Walken never far behind, pretty much steals the show from everybody else as he impressively shakes his bountiful booty across the dance floor.
Nov 26, 2007
On almost every level, Hairspray surpasses expectations and is probably one of the best studio musicals to come out in years.
Nov 19, 2007
...how can you not like a movie in which John Travolta and Christopher Walken sing a love song to each other? And you believe it!
Nov 7, 2007
LATEST NEWS FOR HAIRSPRAY
June 3, 2010:
Hairspray 2 Isn't Happening
Adam Shankman's "Hairspray" remake made money, but don't expect to see a sequel -- Shankman says it's been "killed."
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December 8, 2009:
Nikki Blonsky Talks Hairspray 2
The "Hairspray" sequel is slated for next year, and if you take Nikki Blonsky's word at face value, it'll be just as much fun as the first installment.
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October 20, 2009:
Adam Shankman Leans on the Rock of Ages
"Hairspray" director Adam Shankman has agreed to direct and choreograph a film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" for New Line.
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January 6, 2009:
Hairspray 2 to Feature Diet Pills, New Villains
Remember all those nutty "Hairspray 2" details shared by Marc Shaiman a couple of weeks ago? Well, according to director Adam Shankman, they're all true -- although he seems eager to subtract the...
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July 25, 2008:
Weekly Ketchup: Anchorman 2, Dracula: Year Zero, Twilight Zone and Much More
In this week's Weekly Ketchup we've got the latest on plenty of remakes and sequels coming your way. Plus, check back Monday for an extra special edition of the Ketchup, in which we'll give you all...
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