Hairspray (2007)

Director:

Adam Shankman

Writers (WGA):

Leslie Dixon (screenplay)
John Waters (1988 screenplay)

Release Date:

20 julio 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Musical

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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.

Plot Keywords:

Teen | Falsely Accused | Remake | Beauty | Interracial Romance

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 9 wins & 15 nominations

Comentarios de los usuarios:

Viciously satirical, deeply irreverent and wonderfully fun!

Cast

John Travolta	...	Edna Turnblad
Michelle Pfeiffer	...	Velma Von Tussle
Christopher Walken	...	Wilbur Turnblad
Amanda Bynes	...	Penny Pingleton
James Marsden	...	Corny Collins
Queen Latifah	...	Motormouth Maybelle
Brittany Snow	...	Amber Von Tussle
Zac Efron	...	Link Larkin
Elijah Kelley	...	Seaweed
Allison Janney	...	Prudy Pingleton
Nikki Blonsky	...	Tracy Turnblad
Taylor Parks	...	Little Inez
Jayne Eastwood	...	Miss Wimsey
Paul Dooley	...	Mr. Spritzer
Jerry Stiller	...	Mr. Pinky

También conocida como:

Hairspray (Argentina) [es]
Hairspry (Spain) [es]
Suéltate el pelo (Mexico) [es]

MPAA:

Rated PG for language, some suggestive content and momentary teen smoking.

Duración:

117 min

País:

USA | UK

Idioma:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sonido:

Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS

Clasificación:

Philippines:G | Brazil:Livre | Hong Kong:I | Malaysia:U | Sweden:Btl | Australia:PG | Germany:o.Al. | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Mexico:A | South Korea:12 | Netherlands:AL | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG | Portugal:M/6 (Qualidade) | France:U | USA:PG | Taiwan:GP | Argentina:Atp | Finland:K-3 | Ireland:PG

Filming Locations:

1116 King St. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Gabriel Simon Production Services

Trivialidades:

This 2007 production of "Hairspray" is the first time a John Waters story made into a movie was not filmed in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland; Toronto was used instead.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: On two occasions, a red 1963 Chevrolet is seen. They were not in production until the fall of 1962, but the movie is set in the spring.

Quotes:

Velma Von Tussle: They're just kids, that's why we have to steer them in the white direction.
Corny Collins: [pause] RIGHT direction?
Velma Von Tussle: Isn't that what I said?

Movie Connections:

Featured in "HBO First Look: Welcome to the '60s: On the Set of 'Hairspray' (#14.16)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

The New Girl in Town

Viciously satirical, deeply irreverent and wonderfully fun!

Had it not been for a free pass to an advance screening, I must admit that my friends would have had trouble getting me to see 'Hairspray.' I don't mind musicals but 'Hairspray' didn't seem like something I'd enjoy. Not for the first time in my life was I wrong.

'Hairpsray' is about tolerance, integration and acceptance of others. The film uses the racial divide between blacks and whites but the subtext of the film is Heterosexuals and Homosexuals. 'Hairspray' viciously lampoons bigots and reserves specific devastation for Ultra-conservative religious zealots, figures of authority and WASPs. The satire is white hot (Alison Janney steals every scene she is in), the music catchy, the movie's spirit is irreverent.

I had no problems with the cast and their performances. John Travolta isn't bad and when he gets his chances to dance he's great fun. Christopher Walken and Travolta have a song and dance number duet that rates among the best moments of the film and isn't to be missed. Queen Latifah adds some dignity and balance while Michelle Pfeiffer plays a terrific screen villainess. Amanda Bynes has few lines to deliver but gives perfect comic deadpan when she does for excellent comic effect. Keep a sharp eye out for the hilarious John Waters cameo during the opening number.

Of recent major movie musicals, this is easily better than 'The Producers,' (better comedy and music) and last year's 'Dreamgirls' (weaker songs but better pacing and strong beyond the first half). Although it doesn't have the star power or scale, I also prefer it to 'Chicago' -- 'Hairspray' takes itself less seriously and not many movies have me laughing and smiling from start to finish. If you're looking for a little pure counter-culture escapist fun, 'Hairpsray' is your movie.