Hairspray

"The John Waters original is the way to go. Ricki Lake is the best. "

"This version is pure #nostalgia for me & I loved it back in the 80s, but once the 2007 version was released, I’ve never gone back to this one. I just ADORE the latter, more recent version & frequently rewatch it from time-to-time… it’s a comfort show for me ~ Nevertheless, this is a historical & worthy “must see” if you enjoy the 2007 version."

"This is the version I prefer! "

"My sister and I used to watch this movie atleast once a weeek and still quote lines from it to this day ! The far superior version if you as me even though the newer one is good as well. "

"One of John Waters more palatable and more safe movies but not to worry it still has some of that John Waters trashyness that you know and love but scaled down. I’m not sure if I like this or the musical version better but this one is campyer in more of a trash b movie type of way so maybe give this one a shot if you didn’t like the musical!"

"Different enough from the remake to make it worth the watch."

"hairspray! let's talk about it. i think most people at this point are more familiar with the 2007 version, and i think both have strengths. on the whole, i prefer water's film, as i find the film grain, obvious low budget, and high camp easier on the eyes and humor than the oversaturated 'disney channel original movie' aesthetic of 2007. divine is also the best, we love real fat queer representation. the 2007 version covers more racial microaggressions (napaway 😬) whereas the 1988 film covers vicious police brutality against POC and their allies, and the unthinking, laughable terror of white people in black neighborhoods. queen latifah is by far the better maybelle motormouth, and christopher walken is perfect. there's also a greater sense of interiority to the black characters in the remake. but then there's the biting commentary of the original: white people stripping harry belefonte's protest songs of all their original meaning for inconsequential dadaist art, and this making all of the major protagonists so uncomfortable they leave and are promptly caught by the authorities. there's a je ne se quoi to waters' films. the scene where ms motormouth introduces Toussaint McCall is magical. the moments of cringe (tracy and link declaring that their souls are black) are offset by the obvious campy delivery--their words are *meant* to be ridiculous to us. i think both are interesting, and i encourage people to watch domodraperr's thoughts on the remake. https://www.tiktok.com/@domodraperr/video/7203796721334357291 "

"I was thinking of this version when I was at work the other day and a Blondie song came on the radio. Its just cause I know Debbie Harry is the blonde antagonist mother in this movie. This version is nostalgic to me too. I personally feel that some of the star quality in this movie are some of the few reasons to watch this version."

"Fun!!!"

"The John Travolta version is good, but this version by John Waters blows it away. You have to watch both of these classic, cult movies and make your own choice."