You know what's great about John Waters' films? They are completely distinctive. You will never confuse a John Waters movie with a John Hughes movie. Not unless you're completely insane. Now, whether you prefer Waters or Hughes is up to you. Waters will never be mainstream, no matter how adorable the Hairspray musical. In 1950's Baltimore, the kids are divided into goody-two-shoes Squares and leather-jacket-wearing Drapes. Allison (Amy Locane) is a Square but longs to be a Drape, especially because of the dreamy leader of the gang, Cry-Baby Walker (Johnny Depp). He's a badass, with a sensitive side.
Basically, it's Grease, except with Tracy Lords, Iggy Pop, and Ricki Lake. It's even a musical, though most of it is intentionally lip-synched. Depp and Locane have a couple of songs each, which is more than enough. It's not my favorite of Waters' filmography but it's probably a lot more accessible than some of his more risqué stuff.
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