What’s it about?
Musical based on the Motown years, centring on the rise and rise of a trio of black female singers the Dreamettes who manage to ‘crossover’ from a black fan base to a wider market. The group freakily mirror The Supremes, though we are told that this is not based on them – see what you think.
Highs n lows
Wow! If I had to sum this up in one word that’s the one I’d use. Everything about this film is amazing. The costumes, the make up, the sets, everything was given that distinctive Motown touch. Matched by an all star cast including Beyonce Knowles (Deena Jones/any similarity to Diana Ross??), Danny Glover (Marty Madison), Jamie Foxx (Curtis Taylor Jr /possible similarity to Berry Gordy??), and Eddie Murphy who is pure class as Marvin Gaye type character James 'Thunder' Early (I didn’t realise he had such a singing voice on him!!) But the real revelation of this film was newcomer Jennifer Hudson (Effie White), what a voice! Just hearing her belt out those tunes will set the hairs on the back of your neck on end. The music is pure sixties R N B with which will have your toes tapping all night, to a racing script that deftly paints the greed and monopoly on the American music business at that time, and single mindedness that was needed to get to the top. It will keep you mesmerised.
Is it any good?
5 out of 5 – Out in the UK February 2007. Winner of Golden Globe Awards 2006 Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.
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Hey Claire, GQ back again. To be honest this film doesn't grab me. Hope it does well, but may let it pass me by!
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