Hairspray - Movie ReviewWhat are movie reviewer writers are saying about Hairspray? "Parents need to know that this musical adaptation of the Broadway hit will appeal to tweens thanks to stars like Amanda Bynes and High School Musical's Zac Efron," states movie review writer Sandie Angulo Chen of Common Sense Media. She continues, "...the themes are the same: accepting people's differences, whether because of their looks or their skin color. Kids younger than 11 will miss much of the meaning while still being entertained by the characters and the production." She goes on to recommend this film for 12+ and gives it a positive movie review. Harry Forbes, who writes Christian movie reviews for Catholic News Service remarks, "The film is rife with themes of racial tolerance, anti-discrimination and self-respect. And there are positive pro-family messages in the supportive relationships in the Turnblad and Maybelle households. Above all, underdog Tracy's fierce determination to do "what's right" makes the film as meritorious as it is entertaining." He continues, "The film contains some crass expressions, innuendo, mild sexual banter and irreverence, and brief teen smoking, making this best for older adolescents." He gives this film a positive movie review. Bob Hoose, movie review guru of Plugged In Online comments, "Virtually every white adult character is either a bigot or too stupid to care. The one "Christian"-a tightly-wound, pinch-faced, cross-carrier-is so mean she ties her daughter to the bed so the girl can't possibly leave the room and get mixed up with 'those people.'" His movie review of Hairspray is not positive.