Loved it

Rating: 9/10 (27 December 2006)

"I am tough on films, and even tougher on films with all-black casts, but this one did not disappoint." Does this reviewer have any idea what a racist they are? I am stunned by statements like this one.
The film is brilliant, start to finish. Jennifer Hudson was perfection as an understated Effie. Jamie Foxx was quite good... I never saw him waiting for a cue. Eddie Murphy was a surprise-- I've never been a huge fan of his but his Jimmy was excellent. Beyonce was the weak link in my opinion... she's gorgeous and of course she's a fantastic singer. But her acting was uneven.
This is Jennifer Hudson's movie, and she deserves a leading actress nomination.