Hairspray (Deluxe Edition) (US Version) DVD Region 1

Originally written and directed by filmmaker John Waters in 1988, and then put on Broadway, the camp musical HAIRSPRAY could easily have run its course with viewers. But thanks to playful direction, flashy costumes, over-the-top performances, and a positive message of peace, this newest spin proves to be yet another enjoyable incarnation. Set in 1960s Baltimore, the story follows a plump young girl named Tracy Turnblad (played by impressive newcomer Nikki Blonski) on an amazing journey as her dream of dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show becomes a reality. The local television program is a shiny spectacle spear-headed by Corny Collins (James Marsden), a gang of young dancers, and producer Velma Von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer), a seductress ice queen whose manipulative ways ensure her daughter Amber (Brittany Snow) gets more than her fair share of screen time as one of the show's stars. When Tracy shows up at an open call, Velma can barely contain her rage, and sets out to rid the show of Tracy and the talented black dancers who make up the show's popular "Negro Day." Thus begins a war of talent and a battle for justice, with those in favor of integration meeting many obstacles along the way. While less out-there than Waters's original, the film still contains some very quirky humor. John Travolta playing Tracy's overweight mother may seem an odd concept at first, but in this context it works. Scenes that would ordinarily be cheesy are made more interesting due to the odd dynamic between Christopher Walken and John Travolta playing man and wife. As the two dance and woo one another, the strange smile on Travolta's lipsticked lips and the grace of Walken's dancing will be sure to fascinate viewers. Viewers should also watch for cameos by Ricki Lake, and by John Waters as a Baltimore streaker. With all the wacky comedy, it's often easy to forget that the meat of HAIRSPRAY is a battle over racial integration. The film manages to create some touching moments in the midst of sparkling musical numbers.

3 stars out of 5 -- "[You] get the off-kilter joy of Trav tripping the light flabtastic with screen hubby Christopher Walken. Their surprisingly touching believability as a couple is complemented by Blonsky's charm-stocked performance..." - James, White (Film Critic), Total Film, 07/01/2007

"HAIRSPRAY is a fizzy and delirious high-camp message-movie musical that may turn out to be the happiest movie of the summer....The climactic number sends you out on a high." -- Grade: A- - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 07/27/2007

3 stars out of 4 -- "HAIRSPRAY is a consistently flashy, rousing and rambunctious movie spectacle....It's hard to keep a smile off your face and your toes tapping during this unpretentious and spirited adaptation..." - Claudia, Puig (USA TODAY CRITIC), USA Today, 07/20/2007

"[The songs] are sung with impeccable diction and unimpeachable conviction by a a lively young cast....HAIRSPRAY is so joyful, so full of unforced enthusiasm, that only the most ferocious cynic could resist it." - A. O., Scott (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 07/19/2007

3.5 stars out of 4 -- "HAIRSPRAY earns knockout status for its humor, heart and high spirits. As Tracy, trumpet-tonsiled newcomer Nikki Blonsky is a dynamo..." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 08/09/2007

"HAIRSPRAY's confident combination of a Cinderella story with infectious tunes, all glossed with winking noughties irony and a feelgood message, has found our collective sweet spot." - Kate, Stables (Sight and Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 09/01/2007

4 stars out of 5 -- "Pfeiffer delivers a stinging performance....Zac Efron shines...while Elijah Kelley is sensational..." - Will, Lawrence (Empire Critic), Empire, 09/01/2007

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Product Title:	Hairspray (Deluxe Edition) (US Version) Hairspray (Deluxe Edition) (US Version) Hairspray (Deluxe Edition) (US Version) Hairspray (Deluxe Edition) (US Version) Hairspray (Deluxe Edition) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Michelle Pfeiffer (Actor) | Queen Latifah (Actor) | Jerry Stiller (Actor) | Zac Efron (Actor) | Rolfe Kent (Actor) | Abe Vigoda (Actor) | Jeffrey Stott (Actor) | John Waters | Marc Shaiman (Actor) | Allison Janney | Adam Shankman | Phil Reeves | James Marsden 米雪菲花 (Actor) | 昆妮拉迪花 (Actor) | Jerry Stiller (Actor) | Zac Efron (Actor) | Rolfe Kent (Actor) | Abe Vigoda (Actor) | Jeffrey Stott (Actor) | John Waters | Marc Shaiman (Actor) | Allison Janney | Adam Shankman | Phil Reeves | James Marsden 米雪菲花 (Actor) | 昆妮拉迪花 (Actor) | Jerry Stiller (Actor) | Zac Efron (Actor) | Rolfe Kent (Actor) | Abe Vigoda (Actor) | Jeffrey Stott (Actor) | John Waters | Marc Shaiman (Actor) | Allison Janney | Adam Shankman | Phil Reeves | James Marsden Ｐｆｅｉｆｆｅｒ　Ｍｉｃｈｅｌｌｅ (Actor) | Ｑｕｅｅｎ Ｌａｔｉｆａｈ (Actor) | Ｊｅｒｒｙ Ｓｔｉｌｌｅｒ (Actor) | Zac Efron (Actor) | Rolfe Kent (Actor) | Abe Vigoda (Actor) | Jeffrey Stott (Actor) | Ｊｏｈｎ Ｗａｔｅｒｓ | Ｍａｒｃ Ｓｈａｉｍａｎ (Actor) | Ａｌｌｉｓｏｎ Ｊａｎｎｅｙ | Adam Shankman | Phil Reeves | James Marsden 미셸 파이퍼 (Actor) | Queen Latifah (Actor) | Jerry Stiller (Actor) | Zac Efron (Actor) | Rolfe Kent (Actor) | Abe Vigoda (Actor) | Jeffrey Stott (Actor) | John Waters | Marc Shaiman (Actor) | Allison Janney | Adam Shankman | Phil Reeves | James Marsden
Producer:	Kelly Preston | Vin Diesel 姬莉佩絲頓 | 雲迪素 姬莉佩丝顿 | 云迪素 Kelly Preston | ヴィン・ディーゼル Kelly Preston | Vin Diesel
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Release Date:	2009-09-15
UPC Code:	794043131165
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG (MPAA)
Publisher:	Warner Home Video
Package Weight:	110 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1020427247

Director: Adam Shankman

DVD Features:

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Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.40
Audio:
(unspecified) English