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Director:
Writers:
Bill Condon (screenplay)
Tom Eyen (book)
Release Date:
25 December 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
Fame Comes And Goes, Stars Rise And Fall, But Dreams Live Forever more
Plot:
Based on the Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960's. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 42 wins & 46 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(392 articles)
Photo Flash: Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 13 November 2009, 1:48 AM, PST)
Jennifer Hudson's 'I'll Be Home For Christmas' Concert Special Airs 12/13; Michael Buble Guest Stars
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 9 November 2009, 1:40 PM, PST)
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A great American musical.... more (481 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jamie Foxx | ... | Curtis Taylor Jr. | |
| Beyoncé Knowles | ... | Deena Jones | |
| Eddie Murphy | ... | James 'Thunder' Early | |
| Danny Glover | ... | Marty Madison | |
| Jennifer Hudson | ... | Effie White | |
| Anika Noni Rose | ... | Lorrell Robinson | |
| Keith Robinson | ... | C.C. White | |
| Sharon Leal | ... | Michelle Morris | |
| Hinton Battle | ... | Wayne | |
| Mariah I. Wilson | ... | Magic (as Mariah Wilson) | |
| Yvette Cason | ... | May | |
| Ken Page | ... | Max Washington | |
| Ralph Louis Harris | ... | M.C. (as Ralph Harris) | |
| Michael-Leon Wooley | ... | Tiny Joe Dixon | |
| Loretta Devine | ... | Jazz Singer |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Dream Girls (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
Soñadoras (Colombia) (Mexico) (Venezuela) [es]
Devojke iz snova (Serbia) [sr]
Dreamgirls (Canada: French title) [fr]
Dreamgirls (Norway) [no]
Dreamgirls (Greece) [el]
Rüya kizlar (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Soñadoras - Dreamgirls (Argentina) [es]
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for language, some sexuality and drug content.
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Runtime:
130 min
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2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
USA:PG-13 | Ireland:12A | Singapore:PG | UK:12A (theatrical release) | Australia:M | Germany:o.Al. | Finland:K-7 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Canada:PG (British Columbia) | Hong Kong:IIA | Argentina:13 | Brazil:12 | Norway:A | South Korea:12 | Malaysia:U | Portugal:M/12 (Qualidade) | Sweden:Btl | Norway:10 (TV rating) | Iceland:L
Filming Locations:
Alexandria Hotel - 501 S. Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA more
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Trivia:
Both Will Smith and Terrence Howard were considered for the role of Curtis Taylor, Jr. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: In the montage, the entry in the charts does not make sense. The song is #1 in its first week, but it was also #8 the previous week. more
Quotes:
May:
I'm amazed, Mr. Taylor. As much as I love my daughter, I never thought she had much of a voice.
Curtis Taylor Jr.:
Oh, Deena has something better. She has a...quality.
May:
You make her sound like a product.
Curtis Taylor Jr.:
A product. I like that!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Dancing with the Stars: Round 6 (#4.10)" (2007/I) more
Soundtrack:
Goin' Downtown more
FAQ
Why did Beyoncé Knowles fail to get an Oscar-nomination for "Best Song" for "Listen" when she was nominated for a Golden Globe for it?Why are there so many songs in Dreamgirls (and other song tidbits)?
Why does the film use showtunes instead of songs that have the Motown Sound?
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Screened overnite in Australia for critics and industry.
Ten minutes into director Bill Condon's adaptation of the hit musical, I whispered to my friend "There's no way the film can go at this pace 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) that had the packed audience stunned.
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 made.
There is really nothing new about the storyline - smalltown singers make it big and ride the roller-coaster of fame. But thats what works so well for the film - the great cinematic clichés are embraced and played to the hilt by a creative team, both behind and in front of the camera, that knows what makes a great Hollywood musical.
There's not one weak link in the cast. Condon's camera is in love with Beyonce Knowles and she handles the journey from the innocence of the groups early years to the staggering success and fortune of the group at its peak with surprising range. While most singer/actress attempts are failures (Madonna, Whitney, Britney, k.d. lang), Beyonce proves to have genuine talent.
Jamie Foxx centres and grounds the film in a less-flashy role but one that is crucial to the films credibility.
But there are two standouts. Eddie Murphy as fading star Early has never done better work. And Jennifer Hudson delivers an absolute tour-de-force performance in a role that sees her dominate every scene she is in. Her belting solo number was applauded by the audience (a rare enough occurrence during an industry screening but a moment that was repeated a few times thru the film). Hudson is a lock for the supporting actress Oscar, even this far from the ceremony.
Dreamgirls is a better movie in every way than recent award winning musicals Chicago and Moulin Rouge (both of which I am a huge fan). It is a film that tells a classic rags-to-riches story utilising great cinematic technique and bravado. 2006 has offered up some great movie-going experiences for me (Thank You For Smoking, Children Of Men, V For Vendetta, Little Miss Sunshine); for the sheer cinematic thrill it provides, however, Dreamgirls proves to be the best two hours I've spent in a cinema this year.