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Long Island Movie Review
With Karim Gamil Pertew
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Karim Gamil Pertew is a screenwriter/director from
Long Island who has a bachelors degree in film production and
history. His unique movie review style is unlike any that is
in the business today, he provides short but straight to the point
reviews that will make you want to see a movie based on the
components rather than the hype. Be sure to check out all of
your major blockbuster movie reviews here first before you go
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REVIEW
OF THE WEEK
Friday,
July 27, 2007
Author: Karim Gamil Pertew, Movie Critic & Director
Hairspray
Directed by ……………… Adam Shankman
Screenplay by ……………… Leslie Dixon & John Waters
Genre………………………. Comedy, Drama, Musical
Starring:
John Travolta as…………. Edna Turnblad
Michelle Pfeiffer as ……Velma Von Tussle
Christopher Walken as…Wilbur Turnblad
Amanda Bynes as……….. Penny Pingleton
James Marsden as…….Corny Collins
Queen Latifa as……Motormouth Maybelle
Brittany Snow as……Amber Von Tussie
Zac Efron as……….Link Larkin
Elijah Kelley as……Seaweed
Allison Janney as….Prudy Pingleton
Nikki Blonsky as …..Tracy Tumblad
Taylor Parks as Little Inez
Paul Dooley as….Mr. Spritzer
Jerry Stiller as……Mr. Pinky
Darren Frost as …..Cameraman
-Go to the movies: Sure
-Buy the DVD: Yep
-Age Range: PG
“Hairspray” The successful Broadway production made for the big
screen is a hit. John Travolta was awesome however, Nikki Blonsky
from Great Neck stole the show as Tracy Turnblad, really an
unbelievable performance. The film takes serious social issues from
the 60’s and makes them light, fun, and entertaining.
Tracy Turnblad is an overweight
teen destined for more. Due to
her slow metabolism and un-
popularity she winds up in
detention often, but it actually
worked in her favor. She
befriends several African
Americans there and soon finds
her calling, a dancer on the
Corny Collins show. However, despite her success she isn’t
happy with the segregation of
whites and blacks.
“Hairspray” takes a touchy subject that offends
many and makes it
funny, endearing, and easy to watch. The costume, music, and
characters are amazing. Nikki’s presence is incredible, Walken is
awesome as usual, the Queen is always a goodtime, and John is the
man. If you enjoyed the Broadway show you will love the film. On a
side note, I checked out the Film Festival last week in Bellmore, it
was great. I had the pleasure of watch several excellent short
films; “Zombie Love” was especially original and well made.
5 Stars -- Excellent Cast, Music, & Costumes, a
must see.
- Karim
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