The movie Dreamgirls

Rating: 10/10 (8 January 2007)

I think the movie was a musical hit, I was definitely touched by Jennifer Hudson's performance. I wasn't however moved by the "singing" as to where a regular conversation should have taken place. Beyonce does deserve nods for her performance, and her vocals somewhat match those of Hudson's, but on another page lyrically. Eddie Murphy is a great actor and does this character justice, although at times I kept getting him confused with his characters on The Nutty Professor. As for the other Dreamgirl, Lorell, I think she allowed herself to be overshadowed in the movie, she had her moments but she seem to drown in them. Beyonce was bound to take over the film but it wasn't "just" her movie. I think this movie was a great comeback for Eddie Murphy, and twist to Jamie Foxx's credentials, and gives Jennifer Hudson her biggest break ever, since American Idol didn't catch on. I would definitely get the soundtrack, even though I don't think I would play the C.D in my car. I truly enjoyed this musical and thought everyone did a good job