This is one of those movies that you will love to see again & again

Rating: 10/10 (27 November 2006)

(Synopsis) During the late 1960's and early 70's, three friends from Detroit, Effie White (Jennifer Hudson), Deena Jones (Beyoncé Knowles), and Lorrell Robinson (Anika Noni Rose), form an R&B act called 'The Dreamettes'. The women compete in a local talent contest where they are discovered by Curtis Taylor, Jr. (Jamie Foxx), a ruthless talent manager who offers them a job to be the backup singers for headliner James 'Thunder' Early (Eddie Murphy). They take the job and soon find out that Curtis has now taken over their lives. Their first professional show is at the Apollo Theatre in New York City. Effie's brother, C.C. White (Keith Robinson) is a talented songwriter who begins to write songs for Early and the group. Using the talents of C.C., Curtis decides to change their style from R&B music to Pop music and to go out on their own. Curtis also moves the beautiful Deena to the lead singer spot and moves Effie to backup. Now called 'The Dreams,' they become a worldwide success with Deena as the lead singer. However, in time the three women realize that life is not all about fame and fortune. The moral of this story is that family and friends are the most important aspect of life.
(My Comment) The movie is an adaptation from an original Broadway musical. The story line is based along the life of Diana Ross and the Supremes. This movie is a musical, and everyone sings. Jamie Foxx will definitely earn an Oscar nomination for playing the part of Curtis Taylor, Jr. I was very surprised at the excellent singing capability of Eddie Murphy. And of course the three women were excellent in the show. I loved the singing voice of Jennifer Hudson. The music will make you tap your feet during most of the movie. The story shows you what it takes to become a singing star. You will understand that you must step all over your friends to make it to the top in show business. In spite of this, the music and story will entertain you and make this one of those movies that you will love to see again. (DreamWorks, Run time 2:10, Rated PG-13)(10/10)