Posted by Harkness on 06/14/07 22:33

On Jun 14, 3:50 pm, "Curtin/Dobbs" <curtin-do...@comcast.net> wrote:
> The ostensible star of some films end up being overtaken by a co-star or
> supporting player. Perhaps the most recent example may be DREAMGIRLS,
> wherein Jennifer Hudson blew away Beyonce. Though, she could have been a one
> shot wonder. Let's hope not. I believe if she works on her acting and visits
> the gym (just please don't get skinny!), she'll have a long career ahead of
> her.
>

This is not the same as Girl Interrupted or Desperately Seeking Susan,
which people seem to have forgotten, was a Rosanna Arquette vehicle.

Jennifer Hudson's character is a very rare instance of the supporting
role that IS the starring role in the film. It was the same way
onstage. Effie is the emotional centre of the story, the symbolic
battleground between old school R&B and new school black pop. The
Deenie character (Beyonce's part) never carried that weight.

John Harkness

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