I went in with low expectations...

Rating: 10/10 (5 February 2007)

Frankly, I'm not a fan of R&B music, but I decided to give this movie a shot since it generated so much buzz and my wife wanted to see it. I thought I'd doze off. Instead, this movie almost made me get up and dance, sing and cry, it is simply FANTASTIC!! It is deeply engaging, the performances are top notch, and of course, just like everyone says, watching Jen Hudson seemed like the birth of a true star, it sent chills down my spine! She MUST get the Oscar, and today after watching the movie it is sad to see it was not nominated for Best Picture, it is without a doubt one of the top 5 of last year. (Chicago was better than Dreamgirls!?!?!?). I rarely comment on IMDb, but I was so moved by this movie that I had to write a review. If you're hesitant, like I was, please do yourself the favor of giving this movie a chance, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.