The time is the 1960s, and singers Effie, Lorrell, and Deena are about to find out just what it's like to have their wildest dreams come true. Discovered at a local talent show by ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr., the trio known as "the Dreamettes" is soon offered the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of opening for popular singer James "Thunder" Early. Subsequently molded into an unstoppable hit machine by Taylor and propelled into the spotlight as "the Dreams," the girls quickly find their bid for the big time taking priority over personal friendship as Taylor edges out the ultra-talented Effie so that the more beautiful Deena can become the face of the group. Now, as the crossover act continues to dominate the airwaves, the small-town girls with big-city dreams slowly begin to realize that the true cost of fame may be higher than any of them ever anticipated.
If nothing else, this film has great music. Of course, since it's based on a Tony award-winning Broadway musical, that shouldn't be a surprise. Jennifer Hudson has an amazing voice which was on full display and deserved all of the buzz she received for her performance. Beyonce and Jamie Foxx added their flair to the film which helped solidify the cast. The biggest surprise to me was Eddie Murphy's performance. He did a great job playing a dramatic role after making his career in action and comedy flicks. On top of that, he can actually sing and held his own next to established musical talent - well done. The plot wasn't anything special, but the music made up for it. After all, this was a musical...
Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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