Hairspray: Movie Review

So, I have to say that I've never been to a movie where the atmosphere in the theater afterwards was a party! This was a fantastic "feel-good" film. John Travolta made the movie and seeing him groove in a dress was hilarious. It would not have been the same without him.

I do have to give a little warning to those with impressionable youth -- some of the dancing and conversation was overly suggestive and could be offensive. But it was very toned down from the stage production in New York and much may go over the head of younger kids. But I can't fully recommend it for families because of some of the content.

However, if you want a happy, fun movie -- where you'll leave singing and wanting to dance -- Hairspray is the movie for you. Our theater was packed (mostly with women) but the few men in attendance seemed to enjoy themselves and laughed right along with the rest of us.

People stayed and chatted afterwards -- lots of laughter and smiles. It seemed like no one wanted to leave. I have to give the film a high recommendation (with caveats) and say it's going to be a cult-classic and will be watched again and again.