| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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 | |
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Tayla Parx | ... | Little Inez (as Taylor Parks) |
| Jayne Eastwood | ... | Miss Wimsey | |
| Paul Dooley | ... | Mr. Spritzer | |
| Jerry Stiller | ... | Mr. Pinky | |
Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with all the right moves, is obsessed with the Corny Collins Show. Every day after school, she and her best friend Penny run home to watch the show and drool over the hot Link Larkin, much to Tracy's mother Edna's dismay. After one of the stars of the show leaves, Corny Collins holds auditions to see who will be the next teen regular. With the help of her friend Seaweed, Tracy is chosen, angering evil dance queen Amber Von Tussle and her mother Velma. Tracy then decides that it's not fair that black kids can only dance on the show once a month (on "Negro Day"), and with the help of Seaweed, Link, Penny, Motormouth Maybelle, her father, and Edna, she's going to integrate the show.....without denting her 'do. Written by leoprez1030
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.