I swear at least 3 times now I’ve had conversations with people where I would mention the new “Hairspray” movie, only to have people look confused… and then I say “The new one with John Travolta in drag” and suddenly they know what I’m talking about. Strange.
Anyway, Phil was kind enough to send me this new poster for the upcoming musical. Personally, after watching the trailers I don’t see a lot of hope for this thing. Musicals don’t traditionally do very well at the box office these days (which can be a shame because Moulin Rouge was so damn good), but nothing about this film up to this point appeals to me. Who knows, maybe it’ll sneak up on us and surprise me. Take a look.
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i luv Zac Efron…SO HOTT in Hairspray!!!!
i luv all movies…
The play (Rent) was fantastic. As soon as I heard that Chris Columbus was directing I knew it was going to be crap (in my opinion).
Columbus is too linear a director.
Everything about Hairspray (including the feedback that John Waters had), Has me excited.
Kristina, Rent was okay at best but I probably should’ve seen the broadway show first.
I disagree with you on this John, I think Hairspray is going to do great at the box office.
First it has two ready-made audiences. Fans of the original film and Fans of the Broadway Show.
Next, this isn’t going to be a straight interpertation of the Broadway Show to film ala Rent (Play Great, Movie Sucked). They are making a film here.
I also think word of mouth is going to propell this film. Also this is Travolta’s first musical since Grease, which is also going to get butts into the seats.
I know I am going to be there the first day it comes out.
Hahahaaa! Was Rent any good? I still haven’t seen it.
Kristina, when I was watching Rent, because it takes in New York City I was expecting a New Yorker to just interupted the song and say “SHUT THE FUCK UP WITH THE SINGING I’M TRYING TO SLEEP!!”
I love Moulin Rouge and Phantom. This thing….not really interested, but it’s a musical, so I’ll go. I didn’t see Moulin Rouge in theaters and I still regret it to this day.
Hey John, I saw the Phantom of Opera movie first and then saw the broadway show.
I think the reason why Grease and Moulin Rouge worked as a movie is because their was a story there then just songs I guess.