Dreamgirls

I thought this film was okay, but not all that memorable (except for Jennifer Hudson's show-stopping "You're gonna love me" number), with average acting performances all-around except for Eddie Murphy, who commanded every scene he was in. I'm more convinced that Beyonce's voice is simply average and non-distinctive, but she's got the marketing machine working for her benefit these days. Hudson's got a powerhouse voice, but her acting wasn't as strong as her singing. Jamie Foxx was saddled with a 2-dimensional character, and never quite got in the groove for his role.

I think the adaptation from play to film never quite gelled, and it came off awkward to my eyes. I just wasn't as immersed in the film as I had hoped I would be. Some of that was because these characters just didn't give me a solid reason to root for them.

I give it 2.75 stars or a B- (mainly for the show-stopper number by Hudson)