DREAMGIRLS...what changes would you make?

[morosco]

Posted: 11/27/05 at 2:23pm

Now that we have a movie in the works and a potential revival down the road I was wondering if any changes need to be made in the plot. I think there needs to be a little more clarity to why everyone thinks Effie is so difficult. In the stage musical there's also a reference to Curtis and "...all the drugs" that comes out of nowhere. And just for fun...I wonder who Brenda Talbert and Bertha Jackson were?

[ellenoshalom]

Posted: 11/27/05 at 2:36pm

Here are my ideas:
1. Effie and Deena has a sing off
2. CC has a undisclose affection for Deena
3. Lorell has more songs to sing lead on
4. Effie deals with depression of her weight and acceptance hence affecting her dream to be a star
Just my thoughts, not for sure.

I hope people go out and see the movie it will for sure reflect real life not just black people, we have a teaser coming in December so let see.

[Jazzysuite82]

Posted: 11/27/05 at 4:11pm

ehhh the show is 2+ hours already. We don't want a Wagnerian opera. I think it's fine the way it is personally. I don't thinkg Deena and Effie need a "sing-off". Deena already admits she's not the singer Effie is. Lorell can't sing lead because there's only 1 lead singer. It kinda screws with the central drama of the show. I also don't think that Effie has to be big. It makes it a bit more dramatic I'll admit. She has to be more ethnic and soulful than just big. They mention her getting fatter only because she's pregnant. i dunno I really think it's a really well put together show. CC having a thing for Deena is kind of interesting though. If there's time it might be nice to see it explored a bit. It's already implied. I dunno it might take the focus away.

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/27/05 at 4:12pm

C.C. falls for Michelle in the story. That makes things complicated enough, since she replaced his sister Effie in the group.

[ellenoshalom]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 3:54pm

O if Effie dies as I have been hearing she will...please don't bring her back to life at the end of the movie. Geesh.

[Marquise]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 4:02pm

wow...just no comment...
really...