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Dreamgirls Soundtrack (by Various Artists, Soundtrack)

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Terrific singing captures old-school Motown.

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Parents need to know that the songs on this soundtrack are nestled in the comfort zone for most families, though there are a few questionable words ("bulls--t," "ass," and "bitch") on the blistering song "It's All Over." Something about the presentation gives them theatrical gravitas, so they don't come off sounding like gratuitous language delivered only for shock value.

Positive messages: Raises issues of loyalty and friendship, and the complications of success.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: One song includes words "bulls--t," "ass," and "bitch."
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: A couple of references to drinking.
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Families can talk about the dynamics of being in a group. What would it be like to start a singing group with your friends? If one person ended up being the lead singer, how would that make you feel? Parents and grandparents who were fans of the Supremes, the 1960s Motown group on which this story is loosely based, might want to haul out the old records to share with their kids.

What's the story?

What's the story?
Loosely based on the story of the famous 1960s Motown girl group, the Supremes, DREAMGIRLS addresses real-life band politics, egos and alliances, and the complications of success. Much of the dramatic tension seems based on a real-life event -- when Diana Ross was elevated to the role of the lead singer by the president of Motown Records, while Mary Wilson and Flo Ballard were delegated to backup vocals. Fans of the movie will find a lot to love here, with 20 satisfying tracks that include just enough dialogue to evoke memories of specific scenes. For those kids dreaming of playing music with their best friends and hitting the big time, there's plenty of dramatic inspiration.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The Dreamgirls movie soundtrack packs a satisfying wallop as a showcase for Beyonce Knowles and American Idol veteran Jennifer Hudson, not to mention Anika Noni Rose, Jamie Foxx, and the musically surprising Eddie Murphy. The singing is worth it, as is the chance to pull out old Motown albums and show the kids what a real bass line sounded like back in the day.

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Released on: December 5, 2006
Label: Sony Music
Genre: Soundtrack
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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jordyn12323
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Perfect for anybody if they just understand it
It's the coolest movie ever that I even asked my mother to get the 2 of the same movies.
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Perfect for tweens and teens
The songs are great and so is the movie!!!!
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I Loved the move and the cd too Patience was the best song
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