Breathtaking Performances

Rating: 10/10 (18 December 2006)

I have been waiting for this movie to come out since I saw it three times on Broadway 20 years ago! I was absolutely, totally blown away by everyone's performance. I felt like I was watching a Broadway production with the music, the acting and the costumes - the applause from us in the audience after just about every number gave it that feeling too! Saw it yesterday in NYC at the Ziegfeld. I was a little suspicious knowing Deena (Beyonce) had a song not originally in the movie (briefly saw a music video) BUT after seeing her sing it and listening to the words, I really didn't care. That the original composer wrote (or had a hand in writing them)four additional songs for the movie just rocked as well. The other 3 songs are great additions as well. There are some additional elements in the movie that weren't in the play but I think sometimes you have to add to help fill in gaps to transition from play to movie. I felt so HAPPY for Jennifer Hudson to have taken a role and a song that many people know so well and just knocked it out of the park. Lead Actress, Supporting Actress - I don't really care, she was born for that role. Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Beyonce, Danny Glover, EVERYONE just made me so happy to watch. I already have the 2 CD soundtrack (make sure you buy the TWO CD set) and I can't stop listening to it. I can't even express how happy I am to be able to watch this show again after all these years. Wicked Awesome Experience!