I just wanted to say, as a complete hairspray novice, (I know! Where on earth was I in the seventies!!??) I had absolutely no idea what to expect - and only really went because the trailer was so upbeat. Well, this was one of those movies you find it hard to sit through. Mainly because your feet want to jump up and dance along with all the tunes!! What a surprise! Michelle Pfeiffer shines as skinny bitch baddy. John Travolta is so cuddly and vulnerable that you just want to take him/her home and cuddle her. Superb performance. Would you belive, that he and Christopher Walken actually have 'chemistry' on screen? I know!! Who woulda thought it??!! Bought the soundtrack, now only waiting for the DVD to make my life complete!!
When I first saw John Travolta in drag I started vomiting. I have never stopped. Just a warning.
P.S. Christopher Walken shines in what must be his best role since Pulp Fiction.