One of the veteran actors who is constantly outshined by Blonsky is Christopher Walken. Surprising as it might sound, Walken does not play his typical role in Hairspray. Abandoned is the gruff smooth talker. Embraced is the awkward yet encouraging father and husband. This may be a departure for Walken but a fantastic one.

I was also extremely fond of Motormouth Maybelle played by the outstanding Queen Latifah. If there were such a thing as sassy-sauce, Queen Latifah would be the manufacturer. Even though she is down-right silly sometimes, she also has one of the most serious roles in the film. Her portrayal of an oppressed African American woman during this time of change is surprisingly controlled and heart touching. It is also nice that there is one professional singer in the bunch.

It isn't often I leave a movie wanting to buy the soundtrack. The movie wasn't half over before I wanted to rewind and listen to just the songs again. There are no offensive voices, daring for a choking. Even the worst singer, Walken, didn't shame himself. Again, leave it to Nikki Blonsky to sing her siren song and draw you right into the Hairspray rocks!

A sweet musical twist on a tart subject makes a cinematic tongue tingler. To modify a quote from the movie a little; If you don't laugh during Hairspray, your skin is on too tight!