ROBBED! Dreamgirls not nominated for Best Picture?

Rating: 10/10 (11 February 2007)

How can Dreamgirls not be nominated for Best Picture? This movie is the BEST musical I've ever seen period and definitely (even after seeing ALL of the movies that WERE nominated this year)was more than deserving of at LEAST a nod! How can this film be any less worthy than Chicago, winner of best picture, when Dreamgirls offers so much more as a whole and has been just as equally acclaimed? Prior to the announcement of this year's nominees, it was thought by most to be a sure nominee and most likely the winner of the award and here's why: Dreamgirls is more than a just a musical. The cast is absolutely flawless, from the lead roles down to the smallest supporting part. We see these actors, all in roles they were born to play, in what will be the defining moments of their careers. Jennifer Hudson's debut alone has blown ALL other vocal performances in film to date away with her astounding and passionate portrayal of Efie. With the same intensity, Eddie Murphy redefines his 25+ year career as the hilarious & larger than life James "Thunder" Early. The direction/cinematography is visually breathtaking and it's originality from beginning to end offers so much more that you're used to getting for a $9.00 movie ticket.
I have never been a film critic nor have I worked in film. However, you don't have to be in the industry to know that this year the Academy has made a SERIOUS mistake in its over site of Dreamgirls. With or without the golden trophy, it has already won best picture for its total package of movie greatness: its music, its drama, its direction & of course, its SOUL!