James Marsden was perfect for the role. He can really look and act like a 50/60's tv host/celebrity! Great characterization and acting! And singing of course. ❤️
@@atrapforfools yes!!! Both of my parents grew up in the 60s, and both of them love this movie, especially because of how accurate the feel of the 60s is captured.
Anyone else notice how James sings "nice white kids" with a rasp on "white"? It creates just enough dissonance to indicate that something is wrong in that part of the song but not to ruin the mood of the song.
Link larkin really isn't interested in amber he just with her probably for his career now Tracy turnblad is a different story he totally into her cause of the kind of person she is loves her for her qualities her self confidence her sense of humour and inside beauty
This scene is cinematic perfection and one of the best examples of how to translate a stage musical into cinema (and I mean PURE CINEMA, the transitions, the choreography, the framing, the build up of some characters and conflict, how subtlely Corny Collins moves to the background in favor of the kids, who are the real stars of the show, and what the audience should be mainly paying attention for... the enthusiasm of the girls at home... it's not only great music and perfectly written lyrics...it's cinema at its purest). I am still in shock this film had zero nominations to the Oscars despite the critical and audience acclaim... jelaousy? It was a deeper film than the two may Oscar contenders (There will be blood and No country for Old Men), and as impeccably directed as them, but just more fun to watch, and making something complex - to handle discrimination, segregation, and the bigotry - look easy, while never falling into patronizing the audience. One of the best movies of the Century so far (and one of the most rewatchables)
I agree strongly, with the exception of your poor take on No Country For Old Men, widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, and incredibly deep for the portrayal of a villain who seems to appear as an unstoppable portent of death whilst also being innately fair, in the form of Anton Chigurr. Hairspray is pretty rad, though.
@@LadyoftheLab poor take? Nope. NCfoM is a masterpiece but it doesn't have the poignancy that Hairspray overall achieves in themes, scope and ambition. NCfoM is introvert and Hairspray is extrovert, let's say. Therefore, Hairspray's ambitions are to reach as much people as they can with their message, while NCfoM is basically reflective and therefore one has to dig into it. Obviously I think Hairspray is the most important film out of both (and actually the best, as it is also an instant genre landmark)
@@cifratv It is worth acknowledging my own biases here - I much prefer NCFOM, which is obviously obvious. I disagree that having to read deeper into the film makes it inherently worse than Hairspray, because they talk about very different issues - Hairspray tells an obvious-in-hindsight point about segregation and bigotry, which, while undeniably important issues to speak about, and done in a landmark fashion, are still sort of common issues to speak of (the idea of speaking about them isn't groundbreaking in and of itself, and no racist is going to watch Hairspray and come out not still being a racist). NCFOM's depth exists because the film isn't just the surface-level narrative. It asks questions, and is food for a great deal of thought. It asks you, the audience member, about the nature of evil - Hairspray does not ask, it tells you the nature of its key evils. Whilst it does achieve the stated goal (reaching as many people as it can with the message it has), it won't be remembered for its message as much as it will be remembered for being a great time to watch. It's true, however, that cinema does not need to be challenging or revolutionary, and indeed Hairspray is one of the greatest musicals of all time. But to claim, as you did earlier, that it is 'deeper' than NCFOM, is a complete mistake. There is no depth in Hairspray - it tells you exactly what it wants you to hear. There is no "deeper" to go.
I always laugh when he says "Who cares about sleep when you can snooze in school? You'll never get to college but you'll still look cool!" What a perfect message to send to kids :P
As musicals go, Hairspray itself is about a solid 7/10 for me. But this film is a soft 10 and the best iteration of Hairspray, period. Musical or not. And this scene is a perfect sample of everything that’s so great about the film as a whole. 1) Perfect casting all around. 2) Beautiful and creative directing. It’s just satisfying to watch. 3) it captures the essence of the time period so well. 4) the choreography that looks so fun. It makes you want to get up and dance which is perfect because that’s exactly what is being done in the context of the story. Probably one of the best movie musicals, especially musical film adaptations ever.
5) actually made the right changes. If you compare this to the stage show, it’s actually tighter and fixes some of the flaws. They removed some songs. Changed the context of some songs. And my two personal favorites, have Little Inez win the show and have Corny announce that his show is integrated
@@ezelfrancisco1349The only consistency I dislike is I don’t think Inez entered the contest so.. how did she win the show when nobody had a person to vote for?
Who cares about sleep when you can snooze in school. You'll never go to college but you'll sure look cool who needs a cap and a gown when you're the nicest kids in town!
+vanillefantaa 1.0 She's actuaully right. Not by calling Tyra a stupid bitch but the girl is obviously black and the show is obviously racist. As a black woman myself I would only watch the show after it had been integrated and the theme song had been rewritten.
Have you people forgotten the end to the movie?! It gets blacks people on it and obviously they rewrite the song. I think what Tura means shed watch the show because it changed at the end of the movie. Yeesh people it's not nice to call people "bitches".
Greta No one's forgotten but that is why they were calling her out of her name. Which is why I said I would only watch if AFTER it had been integrated.
I always had this thought: How did Link, Amber and all the kids who were in the show get to the station early, if they were in the same class as Tracy?
All of the episodes were live, one of the girls even said so when Tracey went to audition, it's a line in "Miss Baltimore Crabs" "are you scared we're on live?" "No I'm sure I can cope" "Well this show isn't broadcast in cinema scope!" They got to leave early, there's a scene at the end of "I can hear the bells" that shows all the Nicest Kids getting on a bus while Tracey looks from her last class
I finally know all their names! I mean the casts in Hairspray: Amber, Brad, Tammy Fender Brenda Sketch Shelley I.Q Lou Ann Joey Mickey Vicki Becky Bix Jessie Darla Paulie Noreen Doreen Link
Thank u so much I always though what the name for Vicki and Becky was... I'm spanish and I only understood 'takintaki' when they said their name because of my lack of listening and English
I remember specifically memorizing all the names in the roll call scene, and THAT'S IT. I memorized the beat, the way each one said it, and their little action. I'll never forget how obsessed I was lmfaooo 💀
It also makes sense for the fact that, at least in the version of the play that I did in high school (I played Corny Collins btw), Brenda had to take and "unexpected leave of abscence" for, take a guess, it's 9 months. Gee, I wonder what that could mean. Brenda's voice definitely sounds like the kind of character who would do that.
I love how Zac Efron was supposed to be the teenage heartthrob, but it is CLEAR from the comments that everyone is in love with James Marsden MYSELF INCLUDED
Y’all are so wrong. It’s not ‘aron’ OR ‘urn’ it’s ‘iron’ because Edna does laundry. And if you watch the movie again, turn on subtitles, it’ll tell you. Sorry if i’m being shady, but I hate when people think she said ‘urn’
I love this movie! This is probably one of the best movie intros of all time! (I know it's actually not the opening song) but this song is what starts the story!!
Lyrics 🤣 Hey there, teenage Baltimore! Don't change that channel! 'Cause it's time for the Corny Collins Show! Brought to you by Ultra Clutch Hairspray! Oh Every afternoon When the clock strikes four (Bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba) A crazy bunch of kids Crash through that door yeah (Bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba) They throw off their coats And leave the squares behind And then they shake it, shake it, shake it Like they're losing their mind You'll never see them frown 'Cause they're the nicest kids in town Every afternoon You turn your T.V. on (Na, na, na, na, na, na-na-na-na) And we know you turn the sound up When your parents are gone yeah (Na, na, na, na, na, na-na-na-na) And then you twist and shout For your favorite star And once you've practiced every step That's in your repertoire You better come on down And meet the nicest kids in town Nice white kids Who like to lead the way And once a month We have our "Negro day!" And I'm the man who keeps it spinnin' round Mr. Corny Collins With the latest, greatest Baltimore sound! So every afternoon Drop everything (Bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba) Who needs to read and write When you can dance and sing? (bop-bee-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba, bee-ba) Forget about your algebra And calculus You can always do your homework On the morning bus Can't tell a verb from a noun They're the nicest kids in town Roll call! I'm Amber! Brad! Tammy! Fender! Brenda! Sketch! Shelley! I.Q.! Lou Ann! Joey! Mickey! Becky! Jesse! Carla! Polly! Maureen! Doreen! And I'm...Link! So, if every night you're shaking As you lie in bed (Mony-mony, ooh, mony-mony) And the bass and drums Are pounding in your head (Mony-mony, ooh, mony-mony) Who cares about sleep When you can snooze in School? They'll never get to college But they sure look cool Don't need a cap and a gown 'Cause they're the nicest Kids in town They're the nicest, nicest They're the nicest, nicest They're the sugar 'n spicest The nicest kids in... Kids in town
I love Hairspray, but I'm mainly here for James Marsden/Corny Collins. My intention was to watch it once, but ended up watching it seven or eight times...
I’ve always enjoyed the little quirks some of the other council members have. Becky applies hairspray to her little doll, Bix attacks Brenda with hairspray, Brad fights for the camera, Shelley straight up pushes Amber out of the way. Nice details.
It's great to see you're enjoying a clip from "Hairspray"! That movie is such a vibrant and energetic celebration of music, dance, and the spirit of the 60s. It's always inspiring to see how art and entertainment can bring joy and spread positive messages. Keep enjoying those catchy tunes and uplifting scenes! 😊🎶🕺💃
