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Dreamgirls (2006) -- Based on the Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960's.
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Dreamgirls (2006) -- Based on the Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960's.
Dreamgirls (2006) -- Based on the Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960's.

Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   25,929 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Bill Condon (screenplay)
Tom Eyen (book)
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Release Date:
25 December 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
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
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 42 wins & 46 nominations more
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A great American musical.... more (481 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Dream Girls (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for language, some sexuality and drug content.
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130 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The original Broadway production of "Dreamgirls" opened at the Imperial Theater on December 20, 1981, ran for 1521 performances and was nominated for the 1982 Tony Awards for the Best Musical and Score and won for the Best Book of a Musical. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: In a scene set in 1965, the Dreams and Curtis are in the studio during the 12th Street riots in Detroit (according to the archival footage), which began on July 23, 1967. more
Quotes:
James 'Thunder' Early: [singing] Jimmy got, Jimmy got, Jimmy got SOUL! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "I exafanisi: (#1.1)" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
I Am Changing more

FAQ

With its 8 nomination, is this the movie that took the most Oscar-nominations without getting one for Best Picture?
Why does the film use showtunes instead of songs that have the Motown Sound?
Is "Dreamgirls" a biographical film about The Supremes, like "Ray" and "Walk the Line"?
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167 out of 247 people found the following comment useful.
A great American musical...., 30 November 2006
9/10
Author: 67rocks from Sydney, Australia

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.

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