Dreamgirls

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Dreamgirls

PG-13

Released Jan 12, 2007

2h 11m

Musical

Drama

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Deena (Beyoncé Knowles),Effie (Jennifer Hudson) and Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose) form a music trio called the Dreamettes. When ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx) spots the act at a talent show, he offers the chance of a lifetime, to be backup singers for a national star (Eddie Murphy). Taylor takes creative control of the group and eventually pushes the singers into the spotlight. However, one becomes the star, forcing another out, which teaches them about the high cost of fame.

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Critics Consensus

Dreamgirls' simple characters and plot hardly detract from the movie's real feats: the electrifying performances and the dazzling musical numbers.

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Edward Porter

Times (UK)

There is a blast of true soul power in Eddie Murphy’s performance as a James Brown type.

Aug 22, 2022

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Neither thought-provoking nor entertaining enough - remains largely average and underwhelming.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 24, 2019

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Brian Tallerico

UGO

You may not be expecting this from a musical, but Dreamgirls is one of the most fast-paced, frenetically-edited, roller-coaster rides of a movie that you'll see all year.

Mar 24, 2007

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

Murphy’s outrageous showmanship was never more evident than with the film adaptation of Dreamgirls, bringing R&B/soul singer Jimmy “Thunder” Early to life with the electricity of a power plant and the relentlessness of a fast-moving shark.

Jul 8, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Disconnect yourself from the story, which follows the basic rise-and-fall lifeline of every musician biopic ever, and you’ll at least be able to enjoy several good songs and a [good] performance by Eddie Murphy.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 8, 2024

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

It has taken 25 years for Michael Bennett's Dreamgirls to go from Broadway to the big screen. The delay can be forgiven, however, because the film rocks on all levels.

May 19, 2020

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JOHN D

Every time I see this movie it brings me to tears with the amazing performance from both Jennifer Hudson and Beyoncé. The vocals are amazing and the plot although is a little flawed is believable and based loosely on a true story of Diana Ross and the supremes. Hudson was amazing and well worth the ocar she got for her role. Have to say the acting from Eddie Murphy was impeccable,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Alan Joseph H

Turned it off half way through. Did not like the music (which is nothing like the 60's music that the story is about). The film is tedious, and boring, despite the cast.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/19/24

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Jade M

I've loved this movie since I was 6 years old. This has always been a favorite for me and the casting was top notch. Must see for EVERYONE. Shoutout to JHud, Beyoncé, Anika, J.Foxx, Eddie, Sharon, and Keith for making this movie what it is!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Elijah B

Fantastic soundtrack

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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Alec B

Obviously the songs are great and they lead to some truly memorable scenes (the stage musical is a classic for a reason) but overall this plays like a typical biopic stuck on montage mode for most of the movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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Jona I

Superficial characters and plot, and the operetta-to-musical moments are kind of awkward, but the performances are powerful!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/15/23

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Bill Condon

Director

Jamie Foxx

Curtis Taylor Jr.

Beyoncé

Deena Jones

Eddie Murphy

James `Thunder' Early

Jennifer Hudson

Effie White

Anika Noni Rose

Lorrell Robinson

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Dreamgirls: Official Clip - Introducing: The Dreamettes

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Synopsis

Deena (Beyoncé Knowles),Effie (Jennifer Hudson) and Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose) form a music trio called the Dreamettes. When ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx) spots the act at a talent show, he offers the chance of a lifetime, to be backup singers for a national star (Eddie Murphy). Taylor takes creative control of the group and eventually pushes the singers into the spotlight. However, one becomes the star, forcing another out, which teaches them about the high cost of fame.

Director: Bill Condon
Producer: Laurence Mark
Screenwriter: Bill Condon
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: DreamWorks SKG, Laurence Mark Productions, Paramount
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Drug Content|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Musical, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 12, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $103.3M
Runtime: 2h 11m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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