Dreamgirls

There are three reasons why Dreamgirls is a must watch movie-
a) The pace is superb, the script is tight, the music fabulous, and unlike other musicals, this movie is very real- it exposes the underbelly of the music industry in the sixties and seventies and what making "big" is all about
b) The casting is terrific- you would never have seen Eddie Murphy in a role like this, Jamie Foxx carries on from where he left off in Ray, Beyonce is understated, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson and Danny Glover excel in their characterizations to make for compelling viewing; and
c) Jennifer Hudson's astounding performance- she is vocally brilliant and seems to be unfazed by the incredible acting talent around her- in fact, they seem to inspire her- she portrays the different shades of Effie White- the supremely confident, the jealous, the insecure, the moody, the indifferent, the humbled and yet ambitious nature- with such grace and passion that it is difficult to fathom that this is her very first movie. A Golden Globe nomination well deserved and I am sure many more awards on the way.

If you don't like musicals and wouldnt go to see it for that reason, it is a huge loss for you. The movie is as much a commentary on the meaning of success in life, the 'sacrifices' to get there, the deep question of values and quest for money as it is about the Supremes' incredible rise to fame and fortune.
A bigger recommendation is not needed I suppose!!