Respect

And Hudson doesnt just sing; if I may use the vernacular, Jennifer Hudson sangs. ( Read More )

Terry Staunton

In her feature debut, theatre director Liesl Tommy fares best when bringing the music to life. ( Read More )

Sandra Hall

The film soars whenever the music takes over, as it does for large chunks of the action. But the backstage story is less exhilarating. Franklin had a life as big as her personality. ( Read More )

The movie doesnt shy away from the dark points but doesnt expand on them either one scene hints to sexual abuse as a child, and is subtly referenced later, though is never really broached fully. ( Read More )

This project should have been relatively straightforward: to provide a worthy showcase for Hudson, who is tremendous in exactly the kind of way that grabs the attention of awards show voting bodies. ( Read More )