I totally loved Jennifer Hudson's performance. I know it's so following the crowd to do that, but when the crowd is right, I follow. You must see her. She bursts with soulful angst.
I think Eddie Murphy was lucky to get nominated. While his characterization helped the story along with many plot points, it lacked anything beyond adequate. Jamie Foxx and Beyoncé Knowles did way better.
The story revolves around a girl singing group who dream of stardom. They begin backing up a well known singer who does well on the R&B charts, but fails to break into the more profitable rock genre. Until his manager starts arranging some payouts to deejays.
The whole payola controversy slips into the film with song. I rather liked that. It hearkens back to a Rogers and Hammerstein musical extravaganza tradition.
Lots of copies available: Coos Bay, Bandon, Dora, Lakeside, Coquille and Myrtle Point all have copies.
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