Dreamgirls (Bill Condon, 2006)This was my most anticipated film of 2006, and if you'd asked me a year ago today what my favorite film of 2006 was, it would be this. However, recent rewatches have show that the film is a tad too long, and the overall film too melodramatic, and it's unfortunately moved down the list. However, why it's on the list is that this is one of the best adaptations of the feel of a musical I've ever seen. The glitter, the music, everything comes together with near perfection. Not to mention the powerhouse performances by each one of the actors in the film. Even Beyonce does a formidable job of playing the Diana Ross-inspired Deena Jones. But the entire film rests on the amazing performance of Jennifer Hudson, and her performance of "And I'm Telling You" sent goosebumps up my arms and chills down my spine.
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