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Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   31,927 votes
Director:
Adam Shankman
Writers (WGA):
Leslie Dixon (screenplay)
John Waters (1988 screenplay)
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Release Date:
20 July 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Musical | Romance more
Tagline:
Get ready for something big July 20th! more
Plot:
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 10 wins & 17 nominations more
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(117 articles)
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User Comments:
The Ultimate Feel Good Film! more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for language, some suggestive content and momentary teen smoking.
Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
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Trivia:
Two characters not featured in this movie that were in the 1988 film are Arvin Hodgepile and Franklin von Tussle. The characters were both played by actors who have died since the original film: Divine in 1988 and Sonny Bono in 1998. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Tracy and Edna are entering Pinky's Hefty Hideaway, a pink Cadillac disappears and reappears twice between shots. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Tracy Turnblad: [singing] Oh, oh, oh, woke up today, feeling the way I always do. Oh, oh, oh, hungry for something that I can't eat. Then I hear that beat. That rhythm of town starts calling me down. It's like a message from high above. Oh, oh, oh, pulling me out to the smiles and the streets that I love. Good morning, Baltimore!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Tied Up in the Knots of Sin more

FAQ

Is this a remake?
What does Link give to Amber after "Nicest Kids In Town"?
What's the deal with Miss Baltimore Crabs? What does it mean?
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154 out of 229 people found the following comment useful:-
The Ultimate Feel Good Film!, 16 July 2007
10/10
Author: klme from United States

I just saw Hairspray the movie at the 5th Avenue Theater in Seattle--the same theater where Hairspray the musical premiered five years ago. It could be that I am just dizzied by the dashing good looks of Zac Efron, but the magic that was produced on stage by the original Hairspray cast has transfered flawlessly to the big screen.

I couldn't have asked for more. Nikki Blonsky premiered beautifully as the spunky and voluptuous Tracy Turnblad. John Travolta delivered. Christopher Walken was charming and hilarious. Queen Latifah was "big, black, and beautiful." Michelle Pfeiffer--perfectly obnoxious...the list goes on.

The candy colored costumes and thrilling choreography were so enjoyable, and even the more serious parts of the film (though there are very few!) were touching and sincere.

The only thing I wished had been included was the song "Mama I'm a Big Girl Now." While it would have been a great addition, other big song and dance numbers carried the film along just fine.

I caught myself smiling like a buffoon more than once. A must see for musical lovers--or anyone who just likes to have a good time.

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