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Overview
Release Date:
20 July 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
Get ready for something big July 20th! morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 10 wins & 17 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(98 articles)
Blonsky Is Home From Jail (From WENN. 12 August 2008, 9:01 AM, PDT)
Carl Blonsky Released on Bond Due to Ill Health (From PEOPLE.com. 12 August 2008, 7:15 AM, PDT)
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The Ultimate Feel Good Film! moreUS TV Schedule:
| Sat. Aug. 23 | 6:00 PM | HBO |
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(Cast overview, first billed only)more
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Rated PG for language, some suggestive content and momentary teen smoking.Parents Guide:
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117 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Brazil:Livre | UK:PG | Mexico:A | USA:PG | Germany:o.Al. | Portugal:M/6 (Qualidade) | Malaysia:U | Finland:K-3 | Philippines:G | Czech Republic:12 | Ireland:PG | Sweden:Btl | South Korea:12 | France:U | Argentina:Atp | Netherlands:AL | Hong Kong:I | Taiwan:GP | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Australia:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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The original Broadway cast included Marissa Jaret Winokur (Tracy), Harvey Fierstein (Edna), Clarke Thorell (Corny Collins), Laura Bell Bundy (Amber), 'Matthew Morrison' (Link), Kerry Butler (Penny), Linda Hart (Velma), Dick Latessa (Wilbur), Corey Reynolds (Seaweed) and Mary Bond Davis (Motormouth Maybelle). moreGoofs:
In the first "Nicest Kids In Town" number Amber Von Tussle is wearing a stripped pink dress and has her hair done like a bee hive. In the second "Nicest Kids In Town" number you can see a small clip from behind of her wearing the same thing. The first clip was used a second time. moreQuotes:
[from trailer]Mr. Pinky: [guessing Edna's sizes] 54-Double D?
Edna Turnblad: Triple E
[chuckles]
Mr. Pinky: [shouts] I hit the Mother Lode!
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Good Morning Baltimore moreFAQ
What does Link give to Amber after "Nicest Kids In Town"?Did everybody do their own singing?
What's the deal with Miss Baltimore Crabs? What does it mean?
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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.