Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show, “The Corny Collins Show.” Tracey is in her element on the show as she just loves fellow dancer Link Larkin, much to Tracy's mother Edna's dismay. Tracey decides its not fair that black teenagers can’t go on the show everyday and sets out to change that with the help of Motor Mouth Maybelle her son Seaweed, Link, her best friend Penny, her father and Edna, her goal is to integrate the show. I love this film it’s a remake of 1988 version, only this is a musical remake, with songs that will get you out of your seat. You’ll sooner find your self singing “Good Morning Baltimore” when you are doing the dishes, like I did. This film is a feel good film that just puts you in the mood to dance and sing. See it I can assure you, you won’t be disappointed.
i took my teenage neice to see this and we both went wow at the beginning and watched it non stop to the end. i have the dvd and bore the family with it. when your five your old is signing wow wow mama you know the music is good
Its 1962 and teenager Tracey Turnblad teaches the youths of Baltimore a thing or two about dancing and gives an updated lesson on tolerance and integration. Tracey Turnblad is just mad for dancing and when she lands a place on her favourite show “The Corny Colins show” She wows Baltimore with her moves. Ricky Lake was brilliant in this and very believable as overweight but lovable Tracy Turnblad she virtually steals the show. This film has a great soundtrack with great songs from the era. A great fun film that also a very important message to deliver.
