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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.

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Overview

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6.6/10   26,004 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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(416 articles)
Eddie Murphy: a defence
 (From The Guardian - Film News. 27 November 2009, 9:43 AM, PST)

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Dream-Musical to revive the Genre!! more (482 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.
Runtime:
130 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Beyoncé Knowles gained weight during a break in filming to make herself look older for the more mature Deena Jones. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: During a 1965 press conference, a photographer uses a Nikon camera that was introduced in the late 1980s. more
Quotes:
Lorrell Robinson: [as Early is kissing her] That feels nice... I mean it feels funny! You're married, aren't you?
James 'Thunder' Early: Everybody knows Jimmy's married, baby.
Lorrell Robinson: Well, then, you get your married hands off!
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Perfect World more

FAQ

Why are there so many songs in Dreamgirls (and other song tidbits)?
With its 8 nomination, is this the movie that took the most Oscar-nominations without getting one for Best Picture?
Is "Dreamgirls" a biographical film about The Supremes, like "Ray" and "Walk the Line"?
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22 out of 33 people found the following comment useful.
Dream-Musical to revive the Genre!!, 1 February 2007
10/10
Author: sajeeva sinniah from Sri Lanka

The pumped up beats, the glamorous outfits, and that Motown sound - YEAH! Something which the film industry's been waiting for since Chicago won a Best Picture Nod at the Oscars in 2002.

The casting is pitch-perfect. Jennifer Hudson is astounding, which keeps you wondering about her departure from American Idol due to insufficient voting??!! That voice, and those emotions pave the way for Oscar glory. Beyonce Knowles, though many critics have credited her as the weakest link in the movie, is far from being weak. Her radiant-glamour and her 20lbs less voluptuous figure, shine whilst "the Dreams" are on stage. She is far from being the weakest link. As Deena Jones, Beyonce has the voice, experience, looks and talent. Eddie Murphy actually acts, and "NO!" -he does not over-act, play multiple characters, or provides unneeded humor- there is a vein of emotions displayed vividly in his character -James "Thunder" Early - from his love between his wife and back-up singer, drug addiction, and winding career. Its too bad, it took Murphy this long to realise his capability and potential in a significant contribution to the film industry. Jamie Foxx - is easily the weakest link. His performance is insipid and it seems like he has been pasted in the scenes to give them attitude and ego-ism. Though its a very Jamie Foxx character, and is pretty much Curtis Taylor Jr. Jamie Foxx's on-screen presence and performance was not good enough. Anika Noni-Rose did not receive the acclaim she deserved. Sure she is the least known in the cast, but her portrayal of Lorell was spot-on, and was as powerful as Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson's performances. Her voice was amazing, and I hope this movie rockets her career.

The music especially the additional songs, gave this movie the final touches. Amazingly directed by Bill Condon, this is one movie, that lived up to its hype. Loved every bit of it.

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