Dreamgirls - Dir: Bill Condon

There have been so many unmusical musicals over the last couple of decades that you might think that this is another in the long line. However, not only is it a fabulous musical, it also has some great performances. Indeed it is hard to find a weak link amongst the cast. Of particularly note are Eddie Murphy who may have done his best ever acting job albeit comparatively brief and Beyonce Knowles who has succesfully moved from singer to fully-fledged actress in this role. Star of the show, or at least the one with the best voice is Jennifer Hudson, who was previously a non-winning contestant on American Idol. Well directed by Bill Condon and some great production design by John Myhre. This is a JM RECOMMENDS.