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Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls

2006
Drama, Musical
2h 10m
Twenty-five years after bringing Broadway audiences to their feet, the Tony Award-winning musical sensation Dreamgirls comes to the big screen. Set in the turbulent early 1960s to mid-70s, Dreamgirls follows the rise of a trio of women (Hudson, Knowles and Rose) who have formed a promising girl group called The Dreamettes. (Paramount Pictures)

Directed by:

Bill Condon

Screenwriter:

Bill Condon, Tom Eyen

Starring:

Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Danny Glover, Beyoncé, John Lithgow, Keith D. Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Hudson, Sharon Leal, Hinton Battle, Mariah Iman Wilson

Genres:

Drama, Musical, Music

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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2006
Drama, Musical
2h 10m
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dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 02 Feb 2010
1
1st
I wake up completely nude strapped to a bed with brass posts and a urine-stained matress. An old lamp with a flickering lightbulb stands in the corner, but otherwise the room is bare. An obese, janitor-like type comes into the room and introduces himself as Cletus. He strips, positions himself on my chest and proceeds to take a huge, hot dump on my belly, all the while singing Abba tunes. I would rather have that scenario play out than having to watch this movie ever again.
Rated 02 Feb 2010
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 02 Dec 2019
70
25th
There is a lot of vocal talent on display but when you sacrifice plot for your talent to try and fill that void with music it doesn't create a complete film. It ruins the magic of the music and just makes it a visual album. That's not what I tune in for. The plot still has to be fresh and engaging for me to stay tuned. While this wasn't bad, it sacrificed acting talent for musical talent and that hurt.
Rated 02 Dec 2019
cowmanCowman
Rated 26 Dec 2015
20
2nd
A never ending montage of men and women in whigs singing really loud. Annoying, silly, glitsy and showy but most of all soulless. I am angry at myself for thinking this would be a fun movie in the first place. Goddamn musicals, never again!
Rated 26 Dec 2015
andreasthauAndreasThau
Rated 11 Dec 2010
5
0th
Beyonce is terrible. Makes me wanna puke. And Foxx too, actually.
Rated 11 Dec 2010
cinemaddictcinemaddict
Rated 20 Oct 2007
45
25th
Neverending dreadful musical, all gloss and no soul
Rated 20 Oct 2007
jeg2jeg2
Rated 13 Mar 2007
35
7th
Screamed songs, massive emoting, hokey emotional ploys, and herky-jerky editing more than overcame the otherwise well-done technical work on this film.
Rated 13 Mar 2007
robotjazzrobotjazz
Rated 03 Feb 2007
61
43rd
Better songs would have made this movie much better.
Rated 03 Feb 2007
laikalaika
Rated 22 Jan 2007
20
3rd
Cliched, predictable, cheesy, way overlong, badly paced with too much music, thinly characterised, just plain bad!
Rated 22 Jan 2007
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 13 Sep 2022
40
16th
I was deathly sick as a child, my parents were playing this in the background, I had a stomach bug so this movie is just backgrounded by dry heaving. Watching as an adult, it feels exactly the same.
Rated 13 Sep 2022
doyler29doyler29
Rated 16 Aug 2021
60
23rd
I think I just have to admit that I don't understand what people want from musicals anymore.
Rated 16 Aug 2021
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
80
70th
???Listen?????????????????????????????????/Beyonce???????????????????/??????????????????????????
Rated 06 Aug 2021
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 02 Sep 2020
67
45th
Erkellol+somegreatgirlsinging+whitesingerstealssong+it'samusicallol+leaveEM-Bgonnalead-JFwaswithJHnowintoB+JHreplaced-lmaotheirsingingfight-thenJHbigsolosomebadacting/lipsyncing+JFmakesmotown-pretendJHdidntexist-marriedB+JHhadJFdaughterbuthidesit-tellsgovnotlookingforjob+littleMJ+EMreleased-OD's+Crossroadsisgreat+goatJFillegalbiz-JHtellsBit'sJFbaby+theybringJHout
Rated 02 Sep 2020
malcymMalcym
Rated 23 Aug 2020
4
16th
Honestly, Hudson's performance may be the most amateurish ever to win an Oscar. Yes, she can belt out a tune but her line readings are shockingly wooden, her expressions never ring true. Murphy and Knowles come off best in this patchy extravaganza - Beyoncé's 'Listen', not J-Hud's celebrated 'I Am Telling You' - is the showstopper.
Rated 23 Aug 2020
gatoquentegatoquente
Rated 06 May 2020
86
26th
It's strange this musical didn't touch the slightest of my soul like most of the other films of its genre, e.g. Sound of Music, Disney's animations, or even The Greatest Showman. It lacks something I can't figure out, not to mention it's way too long to finish. MY SCORING: 99-96=Great; 95-90=Very good; 89-85=Good; 84-80=So-so; 79-70=Boring; Below 70=Forget it.
Rated 06 May 2020
rottentRottenT
Rated 19 Mar 2018
78
54th
Dreamgirls' simple characters and plot hardly detract from the movie's real feats: the electrifying performances and the dazzling musical numbers.
Rated 19 Mar 2018
anttirAnttiR
Rated 15 Nov 2017
83
45th
Main problem of the flic is that that Supremes songs are better than this modern RnB.
Rated 15 Nov 2017
luordluord
Rated 09 Aug 2017
61
47th
A gigantic performance by Hudson aside, the movie is a fairly by the numbers biopic, thankfully enlivened by catchy tunes.
Rated 09 Aug 2017
davidmscottdavidmscott
Rated 29 Jan 2017
79
69th
An outstanding soundtrack carried by some truly stellar musical staging and arrangements, however the script and acting tend to faulter in places. Nonetheless, Jennifer Hudson stands out and asserts herself with this deservedly Oscar-winning performance.
Rated 29 Jan 2017
jholderJHolder
Rated 26 Mar 2016
80
66th
Great music and story. Especially Eddie Murphy.
Rated 26 Mar 2016
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 17 Jan 2016
70
34th
There's a mediocre story, some really iffy camera work (strange angles, excessive cross-cutting etc.), and there are loads of moments that probably worked well on stage but end up translating awkwardly onto film. However, all the people I know who love this film only love it because of the music, which is admittedly pretty good, as is the all-around acting and the pretty production design. So, watch it for that I guess, but don't expect greatness.
Rated 17 Jan 2016
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 21 Apr 2015
80
83rd
If you like music, especially R&B, Pop or Soul you are going to love the many high quality musical performances. Including exceptional performances from Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, and others. Even the musical performances from Eddie Murphy were unexpectedly good. The dramatic portions of the movie also tackles several gritty and troubling subjects. Overall it is an entertaining and engaging docudrama interrupted by excellent music on a regular basis.
Rated 21 Apr 2015
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 19 Jan 2015
25
6th
Can I wake up now?
Rated 19 Jan 2015
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
90
92nd
For all its flaws, Dreamgirls is what this holiday season needs. It's a big, fat, luscious movie in which no one is tortured, murdered, or mutilated (honestly, how many recent films can you say that about?).
Rated 30 Nov 2012
judsonladyjudsonlady
Rated 27 Oct 2012
68
73rd
This movie was good. What lowered its ranking was the pace. The slower parts should have been faster and the fast parts slower. The music was pretty good with the downfalls being "Dreamgirls" and the fake Jackson Five. As far as the actors go, Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy were phenomenal. Beyonce wasn't that great until near the end, and the rest were good solid performances. It was nice to see a cameo by Jaleel White. Overall, not the best musical, but no where near the worst either.
Rated 27 Oct 2012
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 20 Sep 2012
80
47th
Great music, silly drama. Characters are sometimes weak, but when they sing, it's all worth it.
Rated 20 Sep 2012
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 07 Apr 2012
33
25th
Both Beyoncé and Jennifer can sing, but Jen's got attitude. I'm not that sure about her acting skills though. The story did not work that good.
Rated 07 Apr 2012
geohawkgeohawk
Rated 27 Dec 2011
58
13th
Eddie Murphy actually stunned me, but the rest of the acting in this just left me cold. The Oscar ambitions of this are obvious when the credits roll and feels like an extended "For Your Consideration" presentation. The songwriting is lackadaisical, especially the supposed showstopper featuring Jennifer Hudson. An utterly unexceptional musical, with nothing really to recommend it beyond its genre.
Rated 27 Dec 2011
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Dec 2011
58
10th
I didn't thing the story was anything special in this movie. Plus I think most of the actors have given better performances in other films.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
glmglm
Rated 01 Jan 2011
76
57th
75.750
Rated 01 Jan 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 21 Nov 2010
15
21st
"Compare the musical numbers from Dreamgirls with Annie Ross's smoky, lived-in performances from Short Cuts and the charade of this film becomes especially apparent." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 21 Nov 2010
mfidler1mfidler1
Rated 11 Nov 2010
74
45th
Its good enough, its just not my cup of tea.
Rated 11 Nov 2010
makotofumakotofu
Rated 02 Nov 2010
7
83rd
My guilty pleasure is singing along to "Listen"
Rated 02 Nov 2010
bizortbizort
Rated 03 Oct 2010
73
61st
Much better than I thought it'd be. Music is shoe-horned in there a little too much but it has a good pace.
Rated 03 Oct 2010
danozudanozu
Rated 25 May 2010
55
40th
The film is weak, but it is interesting to see Eddie Murphy in a performance so good.
Rated 25 May 2010
cruelclowncruelclown
Rated 18 Feb 2010
50
21st
I have all the love for black music, and the performances were really good whenever the script was decent enough, sadly the script is nothing new nor any good.
Rated 18 Feb 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 25 Dec 2009
72
19th
Jennifer Hudson's performance is so intense it makes me uncomfortable, and I'm not sure that's a good thing. The songs aren't much and the direction often falters.
Rated 25 Dec 2009
addisondewitAddisondeWit
Rated 03 Oct 2009
60
31st
The story of the film have been seen a lot a times before. It doesn't even try to avoid the cliché. I admit Jennifer Hudson can sing. If only she could act, as well.
Rated 03 Oct 2009
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 21 Aug 2009
85
59th
Very enjoyable semi-biopic musical. Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy were especially good.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 05 Aug 2009
44
17th
Such a pain to sit through. Eddie Murphy is the high point. Jennifer Hudson definitely has pipes, but she can't act worth shit.
Rated 05 Aug 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
38
26th
Murphy is good, but overall a bad film.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
caocaocaocao
Rated 12 Mar 2009
64
30th
Eddie Murphy shines, singing "I want to party all the time, party all the time."
Rated 12 Mar 2009
brydav1brydav1
Rated 09 Mar 2009
67
17th
It moved too slowly for a musical. I was bored mid-song in many cases.
Rated 09 Mar 2009
liltxgal98liltxgal98
Rated 12 Feb 2009
90
39th
I LOVE musicals and I loved this musical as stage show..a little disappointing in the movie. Jennifer Hudson redeems it.
Rated 12 Feb 2009
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 25 Jan 2009
45
1st
Mega boring.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 01 Jan 2009
70
54th
Some great songs in this, but I think it would have worked better if they had stuck to singing in the studio and in performance rather that having the musical style singing arguements. Kind of spoiled the film doing that and dragged it out too much. Also when Effie is doing her audition for the bar job and theres only a paino, make it a piano number don't add the invisible brass section...
Rated 01 Jan 2009
marcopolo_iiMarco_Polo
Rated 04 Dec 2008
75
72nd
Superbly catchy tunes that you really believe were Motown hits that you missed. Great, glitzy, soaring, inspirational whilst also being cutting and sad. A fascinating new genre.
Rated 04 Dec 2008
nadihNadiH
Rated 02 Nov 2008
69
16th
From Exciting Flashy musical to bad soap opera after about a half-hour. Jennifer Hudson's oscar could not have been less deserved.
Rated 02 Nov 2008
djrossdjross
Rated 02 Oct 2008
25
7th
Some interesting themes and good performances, but suffers from poor dialogue, superficial characterisation, and a score which is too often rather bland.
Rated 02 Oct 2008
mckimsonMcKimson
Rated 27 Sep 2008
60
13th
You love Moulin Rouge? You love Chicago? If both I said you love them , you may not love Dreamgirl
Rated 27 Sep 2008
noskunkno_skunk
Rated 31 Aug 2008
56
4th
some part were just plain embarressing!
Rated 31 Aug 2008
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 29 Jul 2008
54
56th
okay movie
Rated 29 Jul 2008
lynchmidgetLynchMidget
Rated 14 Jul 2008
50
27th
There are some excellent moments, but it's missing heart and when it tries to make up for it later in the film, it reaches too far and falls flat.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 26 May 2008
39
30th
Paint-by-numbers rise-and-fall music movie. Beyoncé's pretty hot, that's about it.
Rated 26 May 2008
jlkellerjlKeller
Rated 08 May 2008
47
14th
you mean Nightmaregirls!
Rated 08 May 2008
therevTheRev
Rated 31 Mar 2008
70
39th
I thought it was a bit over rated...but still on okay film
Rated 31 Mar 2008
papershinobiPaperShinobi
Rated 26 Mar 2008
75
61st
starts nice, then all the next song is worse and these songs are soooo much! extremely long and borring 'cause you know the classical borring story... it had a potential but there was needed somebody to say " stop" or "shut-up !"
Rated 26 Mar 2008
gigglestickGigglestick
Rated 21 Mar 2008
10
25th
Poop.
Rated 21 Mar 2008
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 28 Feb 2008
74
51st
Not as bad as I thought it would be. I would never have watched it but it was what was showing on a flight. Its a pretty good flick. Even Eddie Murphy is tolerable in this. Maybe a bit too much singing.
Rated 28 Feb 2008
evilchaserevilchaser
Rated 05 Jan 2008
60
27th
i don't mind singing if the songs are decent. they weren't.
Rated 05 Jan 2008
shephardShephard
Rated 18 Oct 2007
69
74th
Thoroughly surprising rendition of the Broadway original. The women were esp. well cast, and the men were esp. poorly cast, except Eddie Murphy. Really enjoyed it.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 17 Sep 2007
50
22nd
decent
Rated 17 Sep 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 07 Sep 2007
72
57th
Standard not-that-hot Oscar bait. It's not looking for dimension or spirit, it's looking for gold statues. Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy stand out amidst a bland and forgettable pairing of Jamie Foxx and Beyonce Knowles. And Murphy and Hudson are the only reason to see or really recommend the movie, and they are fun to watch tear up the scenery.
Rated 07 Sep 2007
teknicolorteknicolor
Rated 16 Aug 2007
24
12th
I can't stand belting and diva-dom. I don't know why I even watched this movie, as it had no redeeming characteristics whatsoever.
Rated 16 Aug 2007
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 06 Jul 2007
0
4th
A terrible and far, far too long movie filled with completely unmemorable songs, one more bland and boring than the other. They've also managed to cram about 2 songs a minute in. Overall pretty bad and overall annoying. The plot is weak as well.
Rated 06 Jul 2007
shoranShoran
Rated 04 May 2007
60
26th
I enjoyed it, but I didn't love it.
Rated 04 May 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 20 Apr 2007
50
35th
Not bad.
Rated 20 Apr 2007
neil_millerNeil Miller
Rated 28 Feb 2007
80
76th
Believe the hype -- Jennifer Hudson is that good. But while the rest of the film doesn't necessarily live up to her performance as an individual, it does make for an entertaining experience.
Rated 28 Feb 2007
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 21 Feb 2007
85
95th
A musical that rarely feels like one, this movie "razzle dazzles" circles around movies like Rent of The Phantom of the Opera, but comes in just below Chicago in all around entertainment value, though this undoubtedly has more emotional pull. Hudson is absolutely amazing; her "And I Am Telling You" is the most moving, chilling moment in the entire film. Knowles is excellent as well, but the great surprise is Murphy's uncharacteristic touch of realism.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
courtjesterCourtJester
Rated 27 Jan 2007
84
82nd
Beautiful acting all around, particularly Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson - Beyonce, very impressive, great visuals, music and storyline!
Rated 27 Jan 2007
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 27 Jan 2007
50
23rd
Shines in the technical aspects but lacks of cohesion. Some of the performances are inconsistent but it's sort of entertaining nonetheless.
Rated 27 Jan 2007
timmotimmo
Rated 26 Jan 2007
30
3rd
Other than the songs and sets, this is terrible. One of the most overrated movies I've seen. Jennifer Hudson did not deserve an Oscar nomination, let alone the actual award. Also, Jamie Foxx is a really bad actor and not a very good singer.
Rated 26 Jan 2007

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