Hairspray: Special Edition (2007) (2 Disc Set)
In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky)
auditions for a spot on “The Corny Collins Show” and wins. She becomes an
overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps her new
status as a teen sensation is enough to topple Corny's reigning dance queen and
bring racial integration to the show.
Critic Reviews:
- " This film leaps at you with such joy and vigour and generosity you
cannot reject it. " – Deborah Ross
- " For a star-studded big-budget musical, Hairspray does a nice job of
retaining the funky sweetness of the original. " – Bob
Mondello
- " Though colorful, cheery and energetic, there's something missing from
this song-and-dance routine. " – Nick Schager