Dance, Sing & Perform!

Rating: 7/10 (2 March 2011)

A film like 'Dreamgirls' can either make you feel bored or it can make you grove to it's glory. The history and evolution of American R&B music during the 1960s and 1970s, through the eyes of a Detroit, Michigan girl group known as "The Dreams" and their manipulative record executive, has nicely come alive on Screen.
Director Bill Condon gets it right, as he directs this Out-and-Out Musical with energy. However, the over-dose of Songs & Lack of Drama at times might make you feel slightly dull. But the actual minus point in this actually well-made film, comes in it's running time. It's a 129 minutes long, and editor Virginia Katz could have easily used the scissor at places. Nonetheless, the striking performances, the energetic direction, and wonderful music remain with you more than it's flaws.
Each song has a feel to it, though the songs run-in as a 129 minute long melody, they manage to remain with you. Performance-Wise: Eddie Murphy is Awesome. He truly delivers his finest performance here. Jennifer Hudson's Oscar-Winning performance seems justified, as she gets it right. Beyoncé Knowles is good and sizzles in each song gracefully. Jamie Foxx is earnest. Anika Noni Rose does a sincere job. Danny Glover is fine. Others support well.
On the whole, though not 'Great', A 'Fun' flick that makes you want to Dance, Sing & Perform by the end of it. Reccmmended!