Random Thoughts: Dreamgirls Edition II

So where did I leave off? Oh yea thats right, I was writting my(grammatically impared)random thought-about the earlier broadway show Dreamgirls We left off saying how BIG Dreamgirls was and how many people looked to it as a standard in Broadway- movie sets, shinning shimmering costumes and great music made the show for what it was: A HIT!

Well, let me continue-
It was early November, and I was scheduled to go to a screening for Dreamgirls in Beverly Hills. I get there and walk in where the press were meeting and all and theres a huge room filled with all kinds of people- about 2-300 people, if not more. They were all sippin a lil wine, and eating some elegant snacks (caint spell ordurves lol) - soon the doors of the theatre opened and we moved from the lobby into a large room where two HUGE Oscar statues stood shinning.
The lights dimmed some and the spot light was focused on the center of the stage.
A little man came running down the aisle and onto the stage and introduced himself- none other than Mr. BILL CONDON, the screenwriter and director of the movie.

He talked about the movie and how it was an honor to make and how HE was made for this movie- I wouldn't have agreed, however, I saw the movie!

The movie razzled and dazzled in every chance it got.
From the very beginning, lavish colors and wonderful lighting ZOOMED and VROOOMED by the screen. Suddenly, the audience is on a ride like Universal Studios' back to the future lol. All around us we hear applause and cheering all coming from the surround sound of the movie, and up on the screen appears a small Detroit theatre, is an amateur talent show (This was like looking through a mirror in the 60's- it was soo real- and Im not just typing that, it almost made you think- where did they film this, cause NO place is like this any more) You also think, since this is a drama. This is the only punch we'll have for some time- but thats the furthest thing from the truth.

Even when the movie did not display an Act onstage the BEHIND THE SCENES drama and magic sparkled!
Like the time when the girls are learning a song ON THE SPOT by Jimmy Early- a James Brown kind of singer.

The roller coaster gets even better while we travel with the group, into stardom.

Now this movie isn't all fun and happiness, there are some dark sides to this as well- like Jimmy coping with his declining star status- ex members on welfare, and certain ones sleeping their way to the top. The story does get sticky, and icky but you can not help but LOVE & ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

Some really big highlights of the film:

The Dreamgirls number, which people started clapping at. It was really really nice, almost made you think you were in the room with them- AMAZING!


Then the song AND I AM TELLING YOU - PEOPLE STOOD UP!!!! AND CHEERED- at a movie!!! dignified, quiet Beverly hills folks STOOD UP CHEERIN!! never seen anything like that in my life. They were talkin to the screen like it was real!!! lolol

All in all, the movie is sure to be THEE MOVIE to see at Christmas-


After you've opened your presents or have spent the day in the house or house hopping- GET YOU AND SOME FIRNEDS TOGETHER to see THIS MOVIE-

ITS THE ONLY WAY TO END YOUR CHRISTMAS DAY!!

The movie's soundtrack also made its debut this week to rave reviews- you might wanna cop it- I have it, and even though Im not a musicals fan, this album is nice- its also on itunes- where its gotten an even greater rating than some top albums and is number 6 for the entire itunes downloads!


DREAMGIRLS EXCLUSIVE!!: for more clips on the movie, go here: www.iesb.net


Also visit: http://www.dreamgirlsmovie.com/