- Release Date: 2006
- Runtime: N/A
- Genre: Drama, Musical
- Starring: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover ... see all
- Director: Bill Condon
- Plot: Based on the Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960's. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
User Reviews
Great cast
Jan 17, 2009
c_a_l_e_b_4 - yahoo.com
Jan 17, 2009c_a_l_e_b_4 - yahoo.com
Eddie murphy and jennifer hudson are incredible! Beyonce, Jaime Fox and the rest of the cast are amazing too! But people who dont like musicals probably wont like this movie.... Full review
Could've been better
Jan 06, 2009
davis.ashley32 - yahoo.com
Jan 06, 2009davis.ashley32 - yahoo.com
I was extremely excited to see this movie , after seeing the previews and hearing people talk about how great their vocals, I could not wait. Unfortunately after seeing the movie I had different views, Most of the vocals were okay,... Full review
Eddie Murphy deserved an Oscar for this
Oct 12, 2008
CELTIC451 - yahoo.com
Oct 12, 2008CELTIC451 - yahoo.com
I don't understand how Eddie Murphy didn't get more attention for this movie. He was freakin' amazing in this role. Maybe it's because he makes it look so natural and easy, I don't know. But he was fantastic. What a shame... Full review
Awesome movie musical
Jul 01, 2008
statwirea - yahoo.com
Jul 01, 2008statwirea - yahoo.com
Right before this movie ever came out, there were all the raves that this musical was the musical to beat all movie musicals, the film was absolutely flawless. But the main story was Jennifer hudson's performance, that she rose the movie... Full review
If only the film was as great as Jennifer Hudson
Jun 11, 2008
brettwyn - yahoo.com
Jun 11, 2008brettwyn - yahoo.com
This is a very mediocre film version of a famous musical. At times it's so by-the-numbers it's cringe-worthy. It has a very made-for TV quality that it never shakes. The music is surprisingly bland. The film takes place over one of... Full review
Applause, Applause
Jun 02, 2008
patbern130 - yahoo.com
Jun 02, 2008patbern130 - yahoo.com
This was one of the best films I have seen this year. The acting was superb, the songs were amazing and the cast was outstanding, especially Jennifer Holloway. When the movie was over, I was still sitting in my seat overjoyed... Full review
Best movie I've seen in a long time.
May 29, 2008
ashkii49 - yahoo.com
May 29, 2008ashkii49 - yahoo.com
Very few movies take you out of the present into a dream world like this one does. Great story, great visuals, and great music. By far, the best American musical in decades. I think it's up there with Westside Story. The... Full review
Great vocals
May 20, 2008
eaglemg - yahoo.com
May 20, 2008eaglemg - yahoo.com
Seeing this movie makes me want to see the stage show. I have read some reviews saying how Jennifer Hudson was so much better than Beyonce. I think they were both superb.... Full review
Every song sounded the same--monotonous..
Apr 26, 2008
steveu3 - yahoo.com
Apr 26, 2008steveu3 - yahoo.com
I'm starting to figure out that its tough to make a musical that's not boring. This one really droans on and on. Everytime you think the movie will wrap up with a tight little ending, you get hit with another medeocre... Full review
It was suprising
Apr 14, 2008
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Apr 14, 2008lil_mama13_4lyfe - yahoo.com
I was suprised by al the songs. I was not ewxspecting to hear all the songs. Once I got over that it was real good movie.... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Nov 23, 2009Zee News, India
Dreamgirls" has come home with its glitter, glitz and gusto mostly intact.....It`s Effie`s story that provides "Dreamgirls" with its dramatic punch -....her being cast aside for a more glamorous substitute to make the Dreams more commercially palatable to white audiences.....Dreamgirls" features an ambitious, nearly sung-through score, lyrics by Eyen and evocative, period tunes filtered through more traditional musical-theater melodies by Henry Krieger..... ... Full Review
| Nov 22, 2009MSNBC
It's Effie's story that provides "Dreamgirls" with its dramatic punch -....Dreamgirls" has come home with its glitter, glitz and gusto mostly intact.....her being cast aside for a more glamorous substitute to make the Dreams more commercially palatable to white audiences.....Dreamgirls" features an ambitious, nearly sung-through score, lyrics by Eyen and evocative, period tunes filtered through more traditional musical-theater melodies by Henry Krieger..... ... Full Review
| Nov 22, 2009San Francisco Chronicle
It's Effie's story that provides "Dreamgirls" with its dramatic punch -....Dreamgirls" has come home with its glitter, glitz and gusto mostly intact.....her being cast aside for a more glamorous substitute to make the Dreams more commercially palatable to white audiences.....Dreamgirls" features an ambitious, nearly sung-through score, lyrics by Eyen and evocative, period tunes filtered through more traditional musical-theater melodies by Henry Krieger..... ... Full Review
| Jun 12, 2009Metro Canada
The worst part is, I think he knows the movies stink.....Now an Eddie Murphy movie is as welcome as a case of gingivitis.....Eddie Murphy infuriates me.....Twenty years ago his movies put a broad grin on my face..... ... Full Review
| Jan 22, 2009oneindia.in
The 'Dreamgirls' star, who has reportedly trying to move on since the tragedy, was alleged to be anxiously awaiting the forthcoming trial of William Balfour, her former brother-in-law and the prime accused behind the murders.
Jennifer has won four Grammy nominations for Best RnB Album for Jennifer Hudson, Best RnB Female Vocal Performance for 'Spotlight', Best RnB Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "I'm His Only Woman" featuring Fantasia and Best RnB Song for 'Spotlight'.
... Full Review
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2010-07-21
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