Nothing short of delightful - Hairspray Reviews

If you are a fan of the stage adaptation of "Hairspray," you will not be disappointed with this film. It stays true to the original Broadway musical, while at the same time being very different. This up-beat storyline has evolved so much since the 1988 version, and those who are unfamiliar with the story will be pleasantly suprised. Overweight Tracy Turnblad becomes a regular on a local dance show, which only has one day of every month set aside for colored people. This movie is about the obstacles she faces in a struggle to try to integrate, so that both whites and people of color can dance together. All of this takes place while maintaining her hair-do and winning over the man of her dreams. There are many outstanding performances in the film, particularly by Michelle Pfeiffer, Elijah Kelley, Amanda Bynes, and newcomer Nikki Blonsky. Other cast members include Queen Latifah, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Christopher Walken, and Allison Janney. John Travolta plays the role of Edna Turnblad, Tracy's mother and and overweight laundress. Although his performance was highly anticipated, I found it to be quite bland. After this film, you will find yourself full of joy. Not to mention its pleasant music and well-done dance numbers, this film is filled with humor and a lot of heart.