Dare To Dream, Ready To Achieve... A line i learnt from Braddell Sec. Dreamgirls is a show about three girls dreaming to be singers one day. They worked hard... appearing in numerous talent show... singing songs written by one of the members, Effie's (Jennifer Hudson), brother C.C. White (Keith Robinson)... They did had their dream come through. Thanks to their cunning & comercialised manager, Curtis Taylor (Jamie Fox). They first started as background vocal of Jimmy 'Thunder' Early (Eddie Murphy). Then they became their own stars after that. Initially, it was Effie who became the leading vocalist of the group. But soon, for commercial reasons, Deena (Beyonce) was chosen due to her looks.
Effie soon, was kicked out of the group due to a misunderstanding & her attitude in work. Taylor continues to morph the group. From R&B to POP, suiting the 'white' crowds. They won fans, but lost their souls... Jimmy, C.C. (Effie's bro) & The Dreams soon realised that they are controlled by Taylor. He chose commercial than soul... stealing Effie's songs for The Dreams... Crushing Effie 's comeback singles... Effie, despite having a child of Taylor, refused to give up. Never did she tell Taylor that she is having her child. She worked hard & soon her voice get recognised. Misunderstanding is cleared. The Dreams disbanded. Jimmy is dead. Effie made her comeback...
This is a star-casted movie... starring Jamie Fox, Eddie Murphy, Beyonce Knowles, AI3 alumni Jennifer Hudson, Keith Robinson and many great vocal actor & actress... Its storyline is old but there is a twist in it. This makes the story a success. Great music, great vocal... it moves me almost to tears (i held back, mind you...) Jennifer won Academy Awards & Oscars for Best Supporting Actress, what more can you say?
Beyonce's acting was okay as her character did not requires much acting. Jennifer was great... Especially the scene when she returned to the stage to find out she was replaced. The solo part when she sings 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' was extremely touching. Despite her deafening voice, i was totally moved. I believe that is her winning part. Display her acting skills. If you have not decide what movie to watch. I recommend this one. Its for the music, for her acting... maybe not so much of the storyline.
Rating: 9 / 10