Dreamgirls DVD

Advantages: Exciting, Great Performances, Set Pieces, Some Brilliant Tunes
Disadvantages: Pacing, Sometimes Feels Stagey

...forged a new, can the Dreamgirls fight for their dreams and stay true to themselves in a sell out world? Dreamgirls is exactly what you would expect; a bombastic, exciting, glittering showdown of substance and style which boasts wonderful performances, startling visuals and a constantly interesting story which shoots along to a moving and genuinely magical conclusion. Even though the pacing is occasionally off and a few of the songs are nothing but ...
...that the weakest part of Dreamgirls was, rather bizarrely, the music; sure nearly all of the songs are exciting, moving and packed with catchy melodies, sweet vocals and interesting lyrics but rarely do they truly stand out. Too often I found the musical sequences passing me by, sometimes even getting in the way of the wider story and adding little to the richness of the piece. Music in musicals usually serves to advance the plot line, they are supposed ... Read review

Advantages: Acting and the music
Disadvantages: Goes too 'Musical' half way through

Dreamgirls is a thinly veiled telling of the Diana Ross and The Supremes story, with all the names changed. Though there is no doubt in the viewers mind that this is who the main characters are based on obviously the makers deny this and say that it is all fiction, though an appearance later on in the film of a band that is so like The Jacksons it cant be a coincidence makes it hard to believe their assertions. Originally a massive stage hit Dreamgirls ...
...the music business. Dreamgirls is a good film that becomes a showcase for two actors, one mega famous and one newcomer. The newcomer, Jennifer Hudson, gives her heart and soul to the part of Effie and she is the character you really want to see more of, to learn more about. Her presence on screen is just electrifying and her voice is divine. The mega famous one is one Eddie Murphy. He plays James ‘Thunder’ Early, a 50’s rythym and blues star who ... Read review

Advantages: great singing, acting, plot
Disadvantages: -

...them but I suppose with Dreamgirls it wasn't so much the hype rather a certain cast member. I am a Beyonce fan and do like her singing but I saw 'The Fighting Temptations' one of her previous acting roles and I wasn't too moved by her acting it was just another singer singing in a role and calling it acting. Now, I suppose not a lot really changed in this film as yet again she still plays the role of a singer but I suppose this is her best role yet ...
...The film has won many awards which I was quite shocked by it has won somewhere around 40 awards which is pretty amazing for a film so with this alone I decided to watch this. This film begins with us seeing a stage and singers on it, it is like a song contest and at the end one group only will win. When Deena (Beyonce Knowles) and her girls arrive late the makers are not sure if they will put her group into the show because they are late but then ... Read review

Advantages: Outstanding performances, great music
Disadvantages: singing/talking!

...it worth the wait? Dreamgirls has an impressive cast. The main cast are as follows: Jamie Foxx - Curtis Taylor Beyonce Knowles - Deena Jones Eddie Murphy - Jimmy Early aka James 'Thunder' Early Jennifer Hudson - Effie White Danny Glover - Marty Madison Keith Robinson - C.C. White Anika Noni Rose - Lorell Robinson Sharon Leal - Michelle Morris It is directed by Bill Condon who also wrote the screenplay. The film is an adaptation of the successful ...
...about? The story itself is nothing knew. Its about the rise of an all american girl trio through the sixties and seventies. I would compare their image and vocal style very much with the supremes. It is in a similar vein to the Tina Turner film 'Whats love got to do with it' but on a much grander scale. The film starts with three young girls (calling themselves the dreamettes) arriving late for a talent show style night and begging to be allowed ... Read review

I first saw this film at thh cinema and enjoyed it so much I bought the dvd when it was released. The film is ablout a three piece girl band (supposedly based on Diana Ross and the Supremes) that are trying to make it in the music business. There is music, romance, scandal and pain. What more could you want. Sometimes a little "cheesy" in places, but I think thats half of the appeal. Overall a good film, that will appeal to most ages (teens to grannies) with a fantastic soundtrack. Well worth a watch.

Advantages: Good cast and catchy songs.
Disadvantages: Drags a little.

...Dreamgirls is a film following a group of singers called the Dreamettes. These three girls are on the hunt for fame and fortune and find it when they are offered the chance to sing behind thier favourite R&B sensation Sir James Thunder Early. They agree and are soon offered thier own spot in a show. It is then they become the Dreams because they are "no longer little girls, they are women". It is then things begin to drastically change. I really enjoyed this film. The music is fantastic I can't stop singing the songs. However, I think the film drags slightly in the middle as I found myself getting a little bored but the more I watched it the more I came to really enjoy it. The cast are fantastic especially Jennnifer Hudson who won an Oscar for her performance as Effie White. The cast also includes Beyonce Knowles Eddie Murphy... Read review

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Advantages: Visually stunning; Jennifer Hudson
Disadvantages: Almost painfully cliche at times

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Advantages: The fabulous and Beautiful songs.
Disadvantages: Not much more than a little story.

...“Dreamgirls” adapts a successful Broadway musical show in the beginning of the Eighties, directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, and based on Tom Eyen’s book and lyrics (both already dead). The story finds its inspiration in the foundation and progression of Motown Records (Jamie Foxx plays the role of Motown’s director) and, particularly, in the Supremes’ creation and success (The Dreams in the movie). We don’t obviously see the Broadway show, but, in the movie, everything is a reason to create a song-atmosphere, to hear the excellent and vibrating R&B, Soul and Disco songs and music. With great interpretations, especially from Jennifer Hudson (Effie White), it is worthy to hear (and see, because in Jennifer’s face and body there is something else): “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”, where in sublime despair she screams... Read review

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