Dreamy dreamgirls

Rating: 8/10 (11 April 2007)

Dreamgirls is a musical in every sense of the word, its pace and visual style never lets you rest. Condon's direction is flawless and really encapsulates the essence of live theatre. Jennifer Hudson is terrific as is commonly noted and I got to the point where I couldn't wait for her to appear on screen again. Beyonce is barely noticeable at times and is wasted - she doesn't add anything to the film and wouldn't be missed if she wasn't there probably because everybody else in the cast is correctly cast and excels in their roles namely Eddie Murphy. Overall Dreamgirls is a visual treat which roots itself into the musical genre with such a thud that it grabs you and doesn't let you go for two hours. It's just a shame that Beyonce was in it.