thats the plot, but this film is also a loving spoof of teen angst films in the 50's, and is a musical. by John Waters. yeah, so you know it's gotta have something going for it! don't expect Grease, cos this movie isn't trying to be it. it's its own movie and it has done a pretty good job! the songs are cool, i especially like "Doing time for being young".
this was during that time when Johnny Depp didn't sing so he was dubbed, Locane was dubbed too. but don't you dare think that that takes away from this movie! it's a musical comedy that is worth watching, you wont have this huge enlightenment after watching it, you'll just feel entertained and remember why Johnny Depp is awesome.
Wanda's parents are priceless! obviously spoofing the bittersweet parent that are so PC that they can't see past their noses, and they're just so funny! oh! and when JD sings this song in and Elvis Presley way, its so good! and he was so hot! JD with that hairstyle, he's the perfect cry baby.
it's not Hairspray, but again it's not meant to be. this is a feel good romp that leaves you with a nice feeling at the end of the movie.
acting 3/5. it's nothing special but it's decent.
Story 3/5 understandable and basic, nothing special
songs 3/5 again: nothing new (but hey, it IS set in the 50's) but enjoyable to listen to.
Movie 3 and a half/5 i added the half because its so well done!
it's fun, funny, it has Johnny Depp, good music, a good plot. it has everything and some John Waters charm! nothing special on paper but on but when you watch the movie it has something, think: the fifties revisited and spoofed.
it's a good movie that despite its look of normal is elevated by good humor and you get a good vision on what it is trying to do. and it has succeeded. rent or buy this movie, it's good! there's nothing wrong with it, it's just that its not bad enough to get a 2 and not up to my standards of a 4.
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