Review of Dreamgirls (2006) by David J — 28 Mar 2010
This is a very average film, 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 the most exciting periods of time in music and yet the music in this is very limited. It never expands past Broadway bombast to represent the music of the time. The acting is all over the map. Knowles is zombie-like (except when she's singing) and Foxx is flat out bad and it's not because his character is less than noble, the guy looks like he was in pain as an actor and brings nothing to the role. It's an embarrassing performance. Murphy is great, a much better actor that his comedic roles have so far proven. Jennifer Hudson is fantastic. Not only does she deliver on every level but she defines just how great this movie should have been. Overall, Dreamgirls is a average film that is lead by fantastic performances from Murphy and Hudson.
Story: C+.
Acting: B-.
Directon: C.
Visuals: B.
Overall: C+.
**1/2 out of 4 stars.
This review of Dreamgirls (2006) was written by David J on 28 Mar 2010.
Dreamgirls has generally received positive reviews.
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