Great acting, great surprises, great entertainment

Rating: 8/10 (24 January 2007)

I love it when actors not known for their singing ability give it a red hot shot and Eddie Murphy is wonderful in his role here. Beyonce is at her stunningly beautiful best and proves she is more than just a pop star with a lot of electronic back beats to help her get through. I keep reading about all the nominations and awards to Jennifer Hudson as best supporting actress for her role of Efie in this movie. Let me make this really clear. Jennifer is NOT supporting anyone here. She is the outright star and deserves to be recognized as such. Wow, that girl has a pair of lungs on her. Her incredible solo midway through the movie is one of the most outstanding performances I have ever witnessed from a singer.
Dreamgirls is perfect for the musical genre; feel good songs and performances. The right balance of drama, comedy and catchy tunes; all helped along by great costumes and believable characters.
If you liked Chicago, Moulin Rouge and A Chorus Line, this movie is for you! cheers Keith