“(Hair)spraying” Happiness
I have never seen a film so sincere and remain very entertaining. The movie musical Hairspray radiates with so much optimism that it can brighten your view of the world! It will leave you smiling even after the credits have ended and you’re out of the cinema. Hairspray is an adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same title (also adapted from the 1988 comedy film by John Waters). The story takes place in `60s Baltimore and revolves around Tracy Turnblad (newcomer Nikki Blonsky), a plump teenager whose dream is to become part of the “coolest” teenage dancers in the local TV program of WYZT station, The Corny Collins Show. She finally gets her chance when Corny Collins announces that one of his council kids (the teenagers who dance in the show) is taking a leave of absence and there will be an audition for a new dancer. Tracy’s timid best friend, Penny Pingleton (Amanda Bynes)-whose mother won’t even allow Penny to watch the show, accompanies her to the audition. But Tracy is instantly turned down by Velma von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer), WYZT’s station manager because of her size and her support for the integration of the white and black people of America. Velma also choreographs the dances in the show. She is also Amber’s (Brittany Snow) mother–one of the council kids-and being such makes sure that her daughter gets the most exposure in the show. When Tracy finally gets in the Corny Collins show, she becomes a threat not only to Amber’s popularity but to the latter’s relationship with the show’s heartthrob Link Larkin (Zac Efron), as Link becomes increasingly fond of Tracy.
Hairspray is one movie that is able to gather a perfect set of cast. No one can be more perfect for the role of Tracy Turnblad than Nikki Blonsky, who instantly caught my attention the moment she appeared on the screen, singing “Good Morning Baltimore.” She did her role very well as the vibrant, hefty high school teenager. She’s so optimistic about the world and even believes that “fairness is just gonna happen.”
Amanda Bynes, despite her few lines, faultlessly played her role as Tracy’s best friend, shy and unsure but always supportive of Tracy nontheless. They’re total opposites, yet they get along, understand each other and Penny always has nice words to say to Tracy.
After a long time, we see John Travolta dancing again. But this time in a fat suit (and in high heels!), playing Tracy’s mother Edna Turnblad who had shut herself inside the house working as a laundress, because of her appearance. I enjoyed seeing Christopher Walken dance, who played Wilbur Turnblad. If there is one touching scene in the film that I won’t ever forget is Wilbur’s admission that his heart “only beats for the size 60″ woman who is his wife. And that was complemented by their duet “(You’re) Timeless to me.”
As the wicked Velma and a true stage mother, no one can question Michelle Pfeiffer’s performance. She’s manipulative and will do anything (even cheat) just to make sure her only daughter will not be outshined by anyone.
Queen Latifah always shines in any role that she does. She’s simply vivacious as Motomouth Maybelle, a local R&B deejay who hosts the Negro Day on Corny Collins Show.
Relatively unknown actors that simply steals the screen without effort are Elijah Kelley (who played Seaweed, Maybelle’s son and Penny’s love interest) and Taylor Parks (as the energetic Little Inez, Seaweed’s sister).
Hairspray is so fun to watch that slow-paced moments passed unnoticed. It’s so joyful and unpretentious. It’s a candy-colored celebration of the outsiders. Humor is always a good tool to make a political/social stand about inequality and discrimination. Yes, they do exist and most of us forget that the people we consider “outsiders” or some of us tagged as “uncool” have feelings, too. Most of all they have talents, maybe much better than us.
I recommend Hairspray as a must-see film. Really worth your money. Great singing, great dancing. I had a great time watching!
Hairspray is directed and choreographed by Adam Shankman; written by Leslie Dixon; music by Mark Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Mark Shaiman. It stars John Travolta (Edna Turnblad), Christopher Walken (Wilbur Turnblad), Michelle Pfeiffer (Velma Von Tussle), James Marsden (Corny Collins), Amanda Bynes (Penny Pingleton), Queen Latifah (Motormouth Maybelle), Zac Efron (Link Larkin), Brittany Snow (Amanda Von Tussle), Elijah Kelley (Seaweed), Taylor Parks (Little Inez), and Nikki Blonsky (Tracy Turnblad).
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I’m currently enjoying the songs in the film! “Go, mama, go, go, go!” 
ur absolutely ryt Girl!!! of all musical films that I already watched (baka may ipahihiram ka diyan?) “Hairspray” is the best. It has wonderful story, great cast and inspiring music.
John T. – grabe! His acting? Exceptional! landi-landi n’ya pero i love it.
Michelle P. – without words to say, she can act well – mata-mata lang pare.
Queen Latifah – mas na-aapreciate ko siya when she sings “I know where I’ve been.” Her voice complements the beautiful and inspiring song…
sa mga kabataan… mas gusto ko iyong character ni amanda bynes. i don’t expect for a sidekick but she’s cool. saka pala si Taylor Parks, okay s’ya.
pero all in all for me the best talaga si John Travolta!!!
@hitokirihoshi, sabi ko sayo try mong panoorin ang mga lumang movies ni john travolta. mag-e-enjoy ka dun.
reall good film, `no? grabe ang energy.
let’s see kung gaano naman ka-wicked si manang michelle sa ‘Stardust.’ malamang mas malala sya dun.
gayahin kaya natin ang hairstyle ni taylor parks dun sa movie? baka yun ang solusyon sa unmanageable curly hair.what do think? HAR HAR HAR!
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I really liked this film too..it’s so colorful. Happiness really brings colors to our life.
-Jan
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