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Hairspray
2007 116 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG 12+
★7.4
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Adam Shankman
🎭 Based on
«Hairspray»
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Description
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$118.95M
Worldwide:
$90.45M
Starring
John Travolta
Actor
Queen Latifah
Actor
Nikki Blonsky
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Supporting Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2008
— Breakthrough of the Year
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2007
— Best Summer Film You Haven't Seen Yet
BAFTA 2008
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2008
— Best Cast Ensemble
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
A joyous and upbeat musical that captures the vibrant energy of the 1960s through catchy songs and high-energy dance. While the plot follows a somewhat predictable formula, the stellar ensemble cast and infectious positivity make it a highly recommended experience.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by the standout performances of Nikki Blonsky and John Travolta, is universally praised. | |
| Score | Catchy songs and rhythmic musical numbers drive the film's infectious energy. | |
| Production | The vibrant 1960s costumes and exaggerated hairstyles perfectly capture the period's aesthetic. | |
| Emotion | The film delivers a powerful sense of joy and upbeat positivity that compels the audience to dance. | |
| Screenplay | While some find the plot to be a predictable formula, others appreciate its fresh blend of comedy and melodrama. |