Dreamgirls
2006
***
Director: Bill Condon
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover
Based on the popular stage musical, this film adaptation attempts to tell several personal stories against the backdrop of the black music movement during the civil right era. The Dreamettes (inspired by the Supremes) are a girl group who build a long and successful career thanks to their visionary but ruthless manager. The story and the performances are captivating, but a musical about music industry should have at least one memorable tune on the soundtrack.
