Extraordinary Movie Musical

Rating: 10/10 (10 December 2006)

I saw this movie two days ago at an advance screening. The costumes were gorgeous, the set design was too, the acting was wonderful, and the singing spectacular. I have not seen the original musical, but I still think it was great.
Dreamgirls tells the story ('loosely based on Diana Ross and the Supremes') of three girls- Deena (Beyonce), Effie (Jennifer Hudson) and Lorell (Anika Noni Rose). They are aspiring singers (the Dreams) who enter a talent contest but sadly lose. A 'wheeler-dealer manager' named Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx) sees the Dreams and signs then up to be back-up for James "Thunder" Early (Eddie Murphy).
The movie shows the ways of the music industry and what they will do to make it big.
Jennifer Hudson is FANTASTIC as Effie White. She is a first-time actress who delivers great passion to her part as well as her powerful voice.
See the movie because it will stay in your heart as the best musical made into a movie you will have seen for years.