Loved it!

Rating: 10/10 (28 December 2006)

Lives up to the hype with everyone in the cast superb. A couple of questions though.... #1(spoiler?)...... The movie version we saw on Christmas Day did not have the love scene between Effie and Curtis that was previewed and talked about on the Oprah Show. Did anyone else notice this? That love scene was crucial to the overall plot making sense and yet the version we saw omitted it!
I also question why Jennifer Hudson is being touted as "supporting" actress in this role. She, Effie, is the heart and soul of the overall story and has more solos and as much if not more screen time as Beyonce's Deena Jones. Both are terrific but Hudson is the "Star" of the movie. She should be given her due credit.
Was also pleased to see Loretta Divine (original Lorelle) sing her song and Danny Glover was a welcome presence as well.
All were great....am going to see again before the week is over.