Hairspray (2007)

This musical remake of the film by the great John Waters is a two-hour bolt of positive energy. It captures the amazing culture of Baltimore (my hometown) while addressing race and body image equality in a fun, feel-good way.

The whole cast does a wonderful job and Nikki Blonsky (the energetic, "overweight" main character) really does win you over. Christopher Walken and John Travolta (in a fat suit) are adorable as a singing and dancing husband and wife. I wish there were more films that targeted issues on an activist level while maintaining light-hearted, fun entertainment.