Okay, seriously, I promise I’m going to try not to write about Dreamgirls every other day between now and its Dec. 21 release, but I could not resist the opportunity to discuss the latest trailer — er, exclusive montage…whatever you want to call it. (Click here to check on it.) What’s interesting to me is the way it gives a glimpse of director Bill Condon’s luscious photography, a taste of Sharen Davis’ saucy costumes, and even a snippet of Beyonce belting "One Night Only," and yet, leaves us wondering about the most important question of all: How’s the acting? I’m optimistic (or at least really, really hopeful) it’s gonna be great; how ’bout you, PopWatchers?
Sep 1
2006
06:08 PM ET
Trailer Blazer: 'Dreamgirls'
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This is the first movie in a long time that I’ve really wanted to see badly. I cannot wait until December!
I think the acting will be okay. Beyonce, Jamie, the whole ensemble, ought to be good. Hope I get to see an advance show here in Dallas.
Man alive I can’t wait!!! I think I listen to the Dreamgirls in Concert cd about five times a week.
I want to be excited about Dreamgirls. I’d love for a black musical to be an Oscar contender and everything but from veiwing the trailers I’m much more impressed with Idlewild. Though it’s a fantasticalmish mash of swing/hip-hop the look of it feels more ‘authentic’. When I watch the DG trailer it looks like a bunch of actors playing dress up for a Beyonce video. They may’ve fared better with a Sparkle remake that was in the works with Aaliyah before she passed. I thought that Beyonce’s vocal range was more on par with that of Irene Cara. The fact that there’s no ‘acting’ in the trailer is another red flag. I haven’t seen either film so I’m hoping they’re both great but that’s just my snap judgement. And btw I’m glad to see Danny Glover again!!
Everyone I know is excited to see this movie for two reasones: Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Hudson.
Looks like a great show. However, I have a word for you about another diva, Mr. Slezak. In your podcast about Fantasia singing “I Believe”, you said she was from “Green Point, North Carolina”. Check your facts, please! She is from HIGH Point, which is near GREENsboro. We may be far from the limelight, but I do believe you can Google us nonetheless. I’m a fan of your work, so I just thought I’d “point” out your blooper, no pun intended.
I definitely can’t wait to see this!
My friend who works for DreamWorks previewed about 10 minutes for me the other day. It’s GOOD. Like really good. Also Eddie Murphy can actually sing and sing WELL.
That was not new, that trailer made its debut during the 2006 BET Awards telecast… guess you were not watching (i guess black entertainment doesn’t qualify as watchable pop?)
I got goosepumps, or is that goosepomps… i got something in the goose department… anyway, those who say they’re only waiting for Beyonce or Jennifer Hudson, clearly did not see the Tony Award winning Aneeka Noni Rose, who is gorgeous and talented. oh, and Eddie Murphy, can we get that envelope now please… he has Best Supporting Actor nomination (AT LAST) written all over him.
DECEMBER IS NOT HERE SOON ENOUGH.
It looks entertaining to me. I wish there had been a little acting though.
BTW Miles: I’ve heard of goose-bumps and goose-pimples, but goosepumps sound interesting – maybe even a little dirty!
It has been in development forever, but I think it’s gonna tank. Like Town and Country, these are almost never worth the wait.
I think it looks great…and it would have to had cost a hell of a lot more in order to tank as much as Town and Country
It’s going down in December.
We’re bringing Dreamgirls back, and all the haters don’t know how to act!
Oh yeah! Jennifer Hudson will be the show stopper!
i am so juiced for this. but i want to know why J Hud is not a headiner…hmm? she is in the lead role. or did they make it smaller to make the movie a vehicle for Beyonce? hmm? i’m gonna be pissed if they make Effie (J Hud’s character) the back story.
I want to be excited about Dreamgirls. I’m just worried they’re making it into “The Beyonce Project” I hate that it’s all about her cause the movie is about Effie played by Jennifer Hudson who barely gets mentioned. Beyonce is so overhyped already, her new album sucks, just like the last one. She just tries too hard. She gets by having 3 good songs on an album and releases them and the rest is filler. Need I mention the song “sings”. Also has anyone heard “Listen” from Dreamgirls. It sounds more like a beyonce song, not a song from the Dreamgirls era. Oh well I hope it’s good. I’m also not too big on beyonce’s acting, must we remember fighting temptations? And she’s played a singer in every film she’s done. Even Goldmember she was a lounge singer. And note to Beyonce, don’t try to copy Janet’s Rhythm Nation at the VMA’s again. First of all never try to out dance Janet when you can’t really dance. Also have you seen the end of the baby boy video where you try to do that summer sault? And did you watch yourself on the RMA awards when you did that very same routine and couldn’t really do the summersault. YOU”RE EMBARASSING!!!