"Hairspray"
Jeff: ‘Hairspray’ (surprisingly) enjoyable, infectious
Plot: The original “Hairspray” film inspired a Broadway musical, which in turn inspired a film, based on the musical … you still with me? At the center of it all is Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) who is obsessed with a Baltimore dance show, and attempts to teach the town about integration after landing a spot on the show. Edna Turnblad (John Travolta) attempts to reel in her daughter, but then gets caught up in the excitement of the times as well.
Who’s it for: You’ve got to love full-blown Broadway musicals to enjoy this movie. You have got to love full-blown Broadway musicals to enjoy this movie. That wasn’t an editing error; I just needed you to REALLY understand.
Expectations: The previews made me cringe. A fun musical about the racial climate in the ’60s with John Travolta in drag just wasn’t something that put a smile on my face ... until I saw the film.
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