Coming soon to a theater near you! Check out this year's Best Picture Oscar front-runner. It's a really entertaining film. I got to see an advance screening in Hollywood (for free!) and I enjoyed it a lot.
This film will be nominated in all categories: acting, costumes, music, directing, production design, etc. I don't see anything else on the horizon with as much broad appeal as DREAMGIRLS, so Oscar may shine his golden light all over this movie.
As Deena, Beyonce looks beautiful as always and she undergoes a dramatic transformation from an innocent teenage girl into a glamorous, sophisticated diva. Jamie Foxx does a fine job as Curtis, the manager of the Dreams. He has a very nice singing voice too. Eddie Murphy again demonstrates the breadth of his talent as the has-been James "Thunder" Early, and all the ensemble players are excellent.
But it is American Idol alum Jennifer Hudson who steals the show with a heartbreaking and star-making performance as Effie. Regardless of Simon Cowell's opinion, this girl can sing! Look for Hudson to collect a shelf full of awards this season.
Go see Dreamgirls! It's definitely the film of the year.
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