Ten minutes into director Bill Condon s adaptation of the hit musical, for two hours! Because up to that point, we had been utterly dazzled by breathtaking staging, impassioned performances and a display of film-making craftsmanship in all its forms (direction, editing, design) Well, two hours later, I d been proved wrong. Condon has created a vivid, emotional spectacle that will dominate the 06/07 Oscar nominations.
Dreamgirls is one of the five best movie musicals ever make it big and ride the roller-coaster of fame. But thats what works played to the hilt by a creative team, both behind and in front of the There s not one weak link in the cast. Condon s camera is in love with at its peak with surprising range.
While most singer/actress attempts are failures (Madonna, Whitney, Britney, k.d. lang), Beyonce proves to But there are two standouts.
Eddie Murphy as fading star Early has never done better work. And Jennifer Hudson delivers an absolute she is in. Her belting solo number was applauded by the audience (a supporting actress Oscar, even this far from the ceremony.
cinematic technique and bravado.
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