I liked it a lot! It shows how we have progressed and I am proud. It shows how we have learned and it is a really good movie. Really good for sleep overs!!!
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Hairspray Soundtrack
(2007, Soundtrack, by Various Artists, Label: New Line Records)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 7. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Positive messages that'll get you movin'.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7–8
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What Parents Need to Know
About Hairspray Soundtrack
Parents need to know that these lyrics contain gentle, positive messages of self-esteem, pride, and acceptance of differences, relating mostly to race and size. ("I can't see why people look at me/and only see the color of my face" and "I'm big, blond, and beautiful/face the fact...it's simply irrefutable.")
Read our full review by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the important issues raised by this movie. Do you think racism still exists in your community? Is it harder for heavier kids to be popular at school? How can kids be more accepting of others -- especially if they're different? Families can also talk about the lyrics and instrumentation of songs written for musicals. What makes them sound different from the songs you hear on Top 40 radio? Try taking your favorite pop song and imagine how it would sound if it were in a musical.
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 8 and give itReally Good
Lives in NebraskaI rate this title on for age 7 and give itWow! Infectious and Positive!
This is the kind of music I want my kids to listen to. Positive messages are intermixed with toe-tapping tunes and wonderful voice talents. There are two "d**n"s, and some very mild innuendos "test drive this American male" and "won't go all the way, but I'll go pretty far". They are quick and kids won't pick up on them; they're not nearly as bad as some make them out to be.
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
loved it!
i absolutely LOVED this soundtrack by far my favorite and alot of my friends like the sound track two and my little sister!!!!
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
OUTSTANDING
Great for eveybody.
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