The Dreamettes–statusqu Deena (Beyonce Knowles), daffy Lorell (Anika Noni Rose) and brassy Effie (Jennifer Hudson)–are a girl group making the talent-show rounds when they’re discovered by car salesman and aspiring music manager Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx). Sensing greatness (as well … And Hudson, an American Idol contestant who didn’t even make the top three, makes an impressive debut as the larger-than-life Effie, whose voice matches her passions and stubbornness. …

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