Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Patience Watson One of those movie experiences that is so good it makes you realize you've been grading everything else on a curve.

Frances Chung Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Walter Sloane Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

carriedevil this movie is alright for a rainy day if you just chillin' wit yo friends and want a good laugh and some pretty okay songs. I like this movie but its not to be taken seriously, i mean, its just a ridiculously good, bad movie. but i would highly recommend that you watch this movie because its just, somethin' that you should watch. THe songs are hot, the plot would've been okay had it had some experienced actors acting it out. THe death scene with (Carmen) was whack because at the time, Beyonce' couldn't act so it just really sucked! But other than what i stated, it was a surprisingly okay movie. so watch it and try not to be too cynical, opinionated, and serious; watch the movie when you are in a silly mood and just want to have some fun. it makes it a whole lot better.

muze2222-2 Well, I'm a huge fan of Beyonce Knowles; but, omg; this is Cop Rock just a few years later. Studied classic voice for 8 years, and was not expecting that type of quality; but, the situations where each character breaks into "song", is embarrassing. It's much like the feeling I had when as a college student I watched Steven Bochco's COP ROCK; but this is worse; did this even get an airing on broadcast TV? Poor Beyonce; Thank God she redeemed her self somewhat in "Dreamgirls." one star for trying to being creative; Beyonce is very hot in this; even for a gay guy, I find her exuding natural sexuality more than most of the vanilla, white anorexic actresses today. I hope she didn't put this on her resume'.

soccercp17 First of all I want to state that I have seen this movie once in my life. I could only bare to see it once for the fact that Beyonce Knowles has been my Role Model for the past 6 years. Ever since the very first time I heard her voice on the radio, I had become to love it. For the fact that I want to be a famous singer when I grow up, Beyonce Knowles had always been who I had looked up too. She was one of the few celebrities who had managed to stay out of negative media SUCCESSFULLY. I had never heard of her becoming intoxicated and out of control, their was never any provocative statements being said, and she was never heard of as being in a two day relationship. Beyonce Knowles had always been a positive person in my life, and her music was my escape to the realities of existence. Middle School & High School: I couldn't have made/been making it through these years if it were not for her music brightening my day.You can call me bias, I don't mind. I am only saying the way I feel. : ) Then, this movie came out, and for me it was a modern-day Selena remake. If you haven't seen the movie Selena, I highly recommend you to watch it. The two are quite similar. Anyways, Beyonce Knowles was only pursuing her dreams in the music industry. This was the simple well-known fact of how hard it was to "make it" in this industry. Now, things aren't as tough, and if your name is well-known, you can have a record deal in a matter of 2 weeks. IF not, then you have to start climbing the ladder. Once you have reached the middle of that ladder, you have to be careful not to fall. After this, if you keep on pursuing your dreams then you will succeed to the top of the ladder. In the movie, Beyonce Knowles had died before her life-long dreams had been reached.I cried for the next hour after watching Carmen: A Hip-Hopera. I couldn't explain the way I had felt for Beyonce's character, Carmen. And I had soon realized that I would try my hardest and never give up to reach my dreams.In reality:: I am 16 years old and I still have not yet received any type of record deal. I live in a small town, so that only makes it ten times harder. Yet, I still know that I have the rest of my life to become a singer if that is what I want out of my life, and it most certainly is. I know that I must never give up on my dreams, until the good Lord takes me home.May I just add one last thing: Beyonce emerged from a trio group {which was first a foursome, but they SURVIVED the split.} and Destiny's Child had Grammy's and the Billboard under their belt. Then Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams all went solo. Michelle chose Gospel while Beyonce and KElly chose R&B. The record label Destiny's Child had signed with, was owned by Beyonce's manager, her very own father and backbone support, Matthew Knowles. Now, Beyonce has overwhelmed the media with her two solo albums, her appearance in two movies, The Fighting Temptations and The Pink Panther, along with her performances in this movie and soon coming to theaters, Dreamgirls.; D She did it, she raised above the negativity and made her dreams come true. You may disagree, but I know that I can do that too. This movie gave me nothing but encouragement. = D Thank you for listening!! Feel free to comment!!

the_hitmaker This movie is fantastic and beyonce is best in this than anything else she has done. A role well suited for the multi talented entertainer. The script is well written and the whole movie ends with a mutual moral which can be asked both ways. The passion and class is well identified and real life issues are being brought on. Although there has not been a UK release, this movie is worth seeing if u haven't. A cast of talent and well worth viewing. There is no better words to explain this. If u want a well written musical with a sense of passion and sexual desires watch this. If u like musicals generally u'll love this. THe sound and flavour of urban music is well mixed with the originally classy style.