Hairspray [DVD] [1987] | ![Hairspray [DVD] [1987]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51EK0MM7S1L._SL160_.jpg) | Director: John Waters
Actors: Sonny Bono, Ruth Brown, Divine, Deborah Harry, Ricki Lake
Studio: Entertainment in Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 7216
Format: PAL
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 88 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017239192401
ASIN: B000247638
Theatrical Release Date: February 26, 1988
Release Date: May 10, 2004
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 A campy, feel-good film carrying an important message November 28, 2003
Daniel Jolley (Shelby, North Carolina USA)
35 out of 38 found this review helpful
I think it's safe to say that Hairspray is a unique motion picture. The film, while providing nonstop fun and laughs throughout, also manages to not only confront but to roll right over prejudice in several of its nefarious guises. I was a teenager when this film came out, and sadly, it was the death of Divine (just before the movie was released) that made me aware of this film. I don't know if that publicity helped or hurt ticket sales #8211; Divine, for those who have never heard of him, was famous for playing female roles, and Hairspray had begun to rejuvenate his whole career. As for the film, it's extremely campy in the best of ways, overflowing with great singing and dancing from the early 1960s, and it is the type of film that makes you feel good after you watch it.pRicki Lake plays Tracy Turnblad, a big, bold, and beautiful teenager who dreams of dancing on the exceedingly popular Corny Collins dance show. Her mother, played by Divine, isn't too crazy about modern music and dancing #8211; until Tracy auditions and gets a spot on the show. Strutting her stuff in front of the cameras, she quickly becomes Baltimore's newest sensation. This does not sit well with Amber von Tussle (Colleen Fitzpatrick), as Tracy steals her man and then threatens to win the coveted title of Miss Auto Show 1963. Tracy is overweight, but she likes herself just as she is and easily dismisses the fat jokes thrown her way early on. The big issue in this film, though, is segregation. Tracy and her best friend Penny Pingleton (Joann Havrilla) soon become friends with some of the black kids in town and begin working toward integrating the Corny Collins show. Collins is all for the idea himself, as currently the Negro show runs only once each month under the controls of sassy Motormouth Mabel (Ruth Brown). The station manager will not hear of integration, though, and Penny's mother is aghast to find out that her daughter is in love with an African-American. This is 1962, of course. The whole segregation issue becomes the basic foundation of the movie as it dances its way to the end, making Hairspray a wonderfully entertaining film with a serious message behind it.pThe film is blessed with many interesting cast members. Divine plays not only Mrs. Turnblad but also the station manager, Jerry Stiller plays Mr. Turnblad, Sonny Bono and Debbie Harry (and Debbie Harry's increasingly interesting hair) come together to play Amber von Tussle's parents, and Ric Ocasek and Pia Zadora show up as Beatniks in a strange little cameo appearance. Of course, Ricki Lake pretty much steals the show as the big girl with big dreams, although I found Joann Havrilla's performance as Penny Pingleton quite captivating in a weird sort of way.pIt is very difficult to describe Hairspray; you pretty much have to watch it to get a true feel for its entertainment assets and social commentary underpinnings. It does have its silly moments, but this is not entertainment for the sake of entertainment, nor is this a film you will soon forget after watching it.
This movie is "THE BUG" July 6, 2004
J. A. R. King (ENGLAND)
36 out of 41 found this review helpful
I hate comedies, but this is one of the funniest films you will ever see. This movie had me laughing so hard I cried and gave myself stomach ache.br brRicki Lake plays Traci Turnblad, a loveable over-weight teenager with a seriously over-weight mother (played with relish by Divine) and a dopey best friend called Penny. Traci and Penny both love this really cheesy dance show called the "Corny Collins Show", which invites the "cool" kids to appear and dance live on air, and Traci is desperate to appear on it (GRAVY ON MY MASH POTATOES!).brShe does, is a massive hit with almost everyone (TRACI TURNBLAD IS A HAIR HOPPER!), and falls in love with a guy on the show called Link much to the disgust of the shows previous star Amber and her mother (Debbie Harry!)who are determined to bring about Traci`s downfall ("THAT GIRLS GOT ROACHES IN HER HAIR!)pFeaturing cameos by John Waters, Pia Zadora, Mink Stole, a sub plot on racsicm and the best soundtrack this side of Grease I guarantee you will enjoy this movie and have a good laugh (watch it with some mates and a beer).
Out with the new. September 26, 2007
Mark Perrett (Bristol, UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
It takes some guts to attempt remake a classic; but the original is nearly always the best. Hairspray is a prime example. John Walter's original version has a true depth and charm that will hold its own against any comedy. And thanks to the remake, the original is once again taking centre stage in people's hearts.
br /MArk
An absolute classic! February 1, 2006
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
With songs, humour and outrageous hair this truly is a wonderful film. See Rikki Lake and Debbie Harry as you have never seen them before or ever will again. John Waters is in a class of his own. RIP Divine!!
Kinky Attitude March 16, 2003
golfgirl (Venice, Italy Italy)
23 out of 30 found this review helpful
Do you like the sixties? Do you like crazy hairdos and fluo colours? Do you think you have a problem with your weight? Are you into dance lessons? brThis film about losers and teenagers in an overstylish early sixties America might not be a masterpiece among John Waters's production of kitch marsterpieces, BUT it features one of the most enjoyable soundtracks of all time (if you like early sixties music, buy it, a must), funny lines and the fantastic Divine in the role of an overanxious mother. brDefinitely fun. Not necessarily for women's(girl's) nights only. brDance along.
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