Movie: Dreamgirls (Condon, 2006)

Dreamgirls (Condon, 2006) was the first movie that I saw in a theater in 2007. Actually, it has been the only one (I watch lots of movies at home on DVDs, videos or TV, but don't always stay awake till the end).

It was well worth the trip to the theater to see Dreamgirls - for the music, if for no other reason! The story starts like this:

Set in the turbulent early 1960s to mid-70s, Dreamgirls follows the rise of a trio of women - Effie, Deena and Lorrell - who have formed a promising girl group called The Dreamettes. At a talent competition, they are discovered by an ambitious manager named Curtis Taylor, Jr., who offers them the opportunity of a lifetime.

(Apple - Trailers - Dreamgirls)

Dreamgirls won Oscars for sound mixing and best actress in a supporting role, plus six other nominations (AMPAS, IMDb). The film is rated PG-13 for its "theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, or other contents," by the Motion Picture Association of America.

To get a taste, check out these QuickTime trailers. Viewing trailers requires QuickTime7 (free downloads: Mac or Windows).

Reference

Condon, Bill (Dir.). (2006). Dreamgirls [motion picture]. United States: Dreamworks S.K.G.

Image from Apple - Trailers - Dreamgirls