Dreamgirls (2006)

Posted : 7 months, 4 weeks ago at Mar 15 2:03

Perfunctory. There's something I thought I'd never type about a musical. But, chances are, if Beyonce is your lead actress, you should know that you're in trouble. On a technical level, everything is top notch. The director is fine, the musical numbers are appealing, the score is decent (only one truly memorable song, but decent none-the-less), costumes are flashy, production design looks accurate enough. Perhaps it is the uneven nature of the film that keeps it from being greatness. Jamie Foxx looks like he's sleepwalking throughout, Beyonce is wooden and has no ability to emote when not singing, Anika Noni Rose and Sharon Leal are both good but underused, and Eddie Murphy is overrated as he recycles his James Brown impression from his days on SNL. Yes, it truly is Jennifer Hudson's show,...Read more

Posted : 1 year, 6 months ago at Apr 24 9:10

"Maybe you just don't see me for who I am." I expected good things from Dreamgirls - mainly because of the large amount of critical acclaim it received - but at the end of the day I was vastly disappointed. The movie is the story of a (fictional) trio of sisters who search for their big break. Once they find a manager (Foxx) and hit the road for a tour with hit pop singer (Murphy) their experiences only end in tears as they encounter several major struggles. First of all, I appreciate the fact that it's a musical based on a Broadway production. But the first 35 minutes sets up the film as a potent drama that tells its story through the powerful performances and poignant dialogue. But then the film takes a turn for the worst...and the style shifts unnecessarily to that of a m...Read more

Rating : 6/10

Posted : 1 year, 9 months ago at Feb 4 5:56

I didn't want to see this movie in the first place, i went in dearly hoping to be surprised, but was sadly let down. I am sad that i wasted my time seeing this movie!

Rating : 2/10

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago at Sep 6 19:38

A story of romance, it's also about making it to the top, with of course a few sacrifices along the way. Three talented women become backup singers to Jimmy Thunder Early (Eddie Murphy), and eventually make their way to the top with the help of their manager Curtis Taylor Jr (Jamie Foxx). Beautiful photography. Great costumes. Perfect music. Decent script. Acceptable acting from Jennifer Hudson (she should stick to singing, as her voice is quite powerful) and the rest of the cast, especially Eddie Murphy; a very nice surprise from his idiotic, stupid comedy performances. And of course, what a choreography! If you like musicals, you'll definitely enjoy this. I wasn't aware of the Dreamgirls broadway production, and wasn't very interested in watching this film... but I gave in toni...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 9 months ago at Jan 28 13:02

Yes, I got dragged to this by my gf, but I will say that I did like it. It's got great music (if you like the mo-town style) and I like the fact that it doesn't concentrate on just one character, it covers many.

Eddie Murphy was great, but I couldn't help but think of Donkey when he was singing....

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 2 years, 10 months ago at Jan 1 12:10

Recommended for anyone who likes musicals, especially if you're familiar with the Dreamgirls broadway production. Great cast, great music, great direction.

Rating : 9/10