Hairspray
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.
Critics Sentiment
Edna and Wilbur perform their song and dance number
Velma attempts to seduce Wilbur at his joke shop
The film drops from the vibrant party at Maybelle's store to its lowest point during Velma's seduction subplot, then builds to its peak with the beloved Travolta-Walken dance number.
Hairspray maintains strong energy throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers consistently praising the musical numbers and choreography while expressing mixed feelings about the social themes and some performances. The film peaks during its dance sequences, particularly the Travolta-Walken duet, but dips when focusing on plot machinations and less successful character moments.
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Nikki Blonsky
Tracy Turnblad
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 Pringleton
Tayla Parx
Little Inez
Jayne Eastwood
Miss Wimsey
Paul Dooley
Mr. Spritzer
Jerry Stiller
Mr. Pinky
Darren Frost
Cameraman
John Waters
Flasher
Joe Parro
Teacher
Nick Loren
Cop Nick
Bryan Hindle
Link's Backup Singer
Crew
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