Emily5898 This version of the musical is great. The updated version has a more modern feel to it with the cast. The historical content of this movie deals with a very serious issue in the 1960s, the civil rights movement. Throughout the movie the changes in how the African Americans act are very well depicted. There two other types of characters in this film, those for and those against segregate. The Corny Collins Show is an example of how 'separate but equal' was conveyed because of the way those on the show act when the African Americans had their day on the show. I love this movie especially Link. The historical content is also very interesting to me.

Firestryker16 Hairspray was an overall great movie. The writer used a light-hearted dance show to shed some light on the topic of integration within Baltimore in the 60's. The story revolves around a white teenager who has witnessed the opportunities that were taken away from African-Americans at this time strictly due to the color of their skin. These African- Americans were not allowed to integrate with the white teenagers and dance on The Corny Collins show together. Instead, they were given Negro day to dance and even this right was eventually taken away from them. The main character, Tracy did not believe in this segregation so she joined them in an effort to desegregate. By the end of the movie, the African- Americans were integrated into the TV show. It was interesting to watch the fight for equality in this aspect of life for the African-Americans of the 1960's. It was a powerful example of segregation and the fact that it was shown in the entertainment industry makes the movie and the topic more interesting. All around a highly recommended movie that mixes history with entertainment.

ejaneh0803 Director Adam Shankman gives a brilliant performance of the hit musical Hairspray. The Cast features numerous big named actors and actresses that give outstanding performances. John Travolta took on the daunting task of playing the MOTHER of young Tracy Turnblad and he blows the character out of the park. Queen Latifa does a great job of capturing the powerful, ambitious, and determined civil rights advocate of Baltimore, Motormouth Maybelle. Nikki Blonsky also does an amazing job making her debut as the tenacious Tracy Turnblad. Aside from the cast the overall storyline was also outstanding. The mix between the determination the characters have towards integrating the Corny Collins show and gaining Civil Rights to the adolescents overcoming adversity. Overall it was great.

Iggyrockshard This movie was great.I remember watching it when I was three and my mom made me watch it again but it was way more better then I remembered.All the actors and actresses played their parts so beautiful. It is a very good movie. The songs in it sound like they are real songs not just made for a movie. But like all movies there is a person you really don't like and Michelle pfiefer played her part puurfectly. And all the actors in it are in lots of other things like Zac Efron and John Trovolta. And the last song you can't stop the beat was great. I also like how Tracy's (Nikki Blonsky) hair changed through out the movie. I also like penny and seaweed falling in love. And Zac Efron falling for Tracy.