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Dreamgirls is probably most notable for starring Beyonce Knowles as Deena Jones. Also starring are the handsome Jamie Fox as manager and Cadillac sales man, Curtis Taylor Jr., and Eddie Murphy as the lengendary Jimmy Early.
The plot follows a trio of young, black, female singers called 'The Dreamettes' as they fight their way onto the pop charts against a tide of prejudice. Whilst this movie includes songs in the form of stage performances at the beginning, it appears to burst into a musical about a third of the way through when Effie (Jennifer Hudson) finds out she is to be replaced as lead singer by Deena. From then on, random musical outbursts take presidence and since I really can't stand musicals (however, I love music), this really began to annoy me.
Whilst the acting is good and the scenary is good and everything is pretty much ok and good in this movie, nothing but the singing is great. Unfortunately, when I say the singing is great, I don't know if I believe the songs are too. I found this movie quite boring, in all honesty. I was expecting more of a story and a bit of a faster pace. Although the issues addressed are very deep, I did not feel profoundly involved with the movie and for me, everything fluctuated around a mediocre through line, making for a fairly average musical experience.
I thought this movie may have attempted to address too many issues in one and failed to give them invidiual justice. There are the relationships between the girls, family, partners, the audience, the music industry, drug use, pregnancy, ambition, black rights, women's rights, etc. etc. and it's just a bit too much to take in.
I think maybe this is the right movie for the right person. I am sure some people will watch it to truely love it, but for me, whilst I did enjoy some elements, I don't know if I could relate enough to the story. I will however say that some of the singing and acting was flawless and this may well be someone's favourite movie, but, sadly, not mine.
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Production Year: 1999 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough
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