MovieChat Forums > Hairspray (2007) Discussion > I'm not gonna lie.

I'm not gonna lie.

posted 11 years ago by nevaeh2879
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I simply hated this version. I just couldn't get over John Travolta as Edna. In my opinion it was just horrible.

[–] emzi27-1 10 years ago

I have just watched this and John Travolta ruined it for me. Way over the top, embarrassing, just dreadful. I cringed through all his scenes!

[–] Mhjm6 10 years ago

I won't lie either: You shouldn't invade boards of movies to whine about!

[–] ShizaMinelli 10 years ago

Yeah, discussing a movie on it's discussion board is nothing but outlandish!!!

When you're 17 a cow can seem dangerous and forbidden...am I alone here?

[–] PrestoChango 10 years ago

I think it's hilarious and can't stop laughing every time I hear Edna talk or sing. LOL! I love it!

[–] SallahTours 9 years ago

There was enough from the rest of the movie to salvage it for me. I loved every other performance. Mr. Travolta was definitely the weak link in this.

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[–] rck1 9 years ago

I love John Travolta. But I would have preferred seeing Harvey Fierstein in this movie, playing Edna!

[–] matthieus2 8 years ago

Seeing Harvey Fierstein as Edna in Hairspray Live shows to me it could have worked like that.

I understand why they went with a more insecure, meek Edna with John Travolta's version though.