Very Silly and Fun

I've never seen the original "Hairspray", but as it was John Waters I didn't expect the remake to be a "Family Film", but that's what it is. The setting and costumes are great, and although it's a musical the star of the show is the choreography. The storyline is how a chubby short girl in the early 60s wants to be chosen as the next cast member of a local rock'n'roll show (like American Bandstand) and how she ends up actually integrating the show. It's a cute story, and full of interesting characters. Michelle Pfeiffer plays the bad guy and does the past beauty queen act with gusto. Amanda Bynes and Christopher Walken stick out with nice, cuddly performances. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy John Travolta - I think he could have played either a woman or an obese person, but was never convincing as both. Also the man can't sing, although he is still an excellent dancer. And Nikki Blonsky was just adorable and exceeding likable in the main roll. I liked this movie, it was a fun, silly romp, and as I don't like musicals that's quite a recommendation from me.

7/10