Everyone in Hollywood wants to do it all: singing, dancing, acting. Beyoncé is no exception, already dominating the world of music with her writing, her voice, and her incredible stage presence. But of course, she wants to act and do even more. It’s a great attempt, although it’s hard to call it acting when she sings most of the time in every film she’s in. While she’s had more failed attempts than real successes, we still need to acknowledge and respect every endeavor of hers!
7.) The Pink Panther
(February 2006) D-
There’s not a lot I can say about this…you can’t compare this to the original film series. Beyoncé was forgettable and didn’t have a lot of sparkle. But of course she did shine when she sang and performed (surprise surprise).
6.) Carmen: A Hip Hopera
(May 2001) C-
Her film debut on MTV, and it certainly was memorable. From the contemporary take on the famous opera Carmen, to the cheesy rapping (which was hard not to turn away from), and of course Mekhi Phifer! Not to mention the amazing cast including Mos Def, Da Brat, Wyclef Jean, Jermaine Dupri, Lil’ Bow Wow, and Joy Bryant, it certainly makes up for the cheesiness thoroughout. Oh yeah, and Beyoncé was pretty impressive rapping-wise!
5.) The Fighting Temptations
(September 2003) C+
Beyoncé sunk into more of an acting role with this one, but of course there was the singing once again (this time, more impressive because of the Gospel influences throughout). Her character had more backbone and Beyoncé seemed more natural in this film. But oh Cuba Gooding Jr., what happened to you?
4.) Austin Powers in Goldmember
(July 2002) B-
While it’s certainly not the best Austin Powers film in the series, it still was fun and hilarious, and Beyoncé even started to show some signs of her Sasha Fierceness! YOU GO GIRL!
3.) Obsessed
(April 2009) B
I know! What a shock that the corniest, cheesiest, awful copycat of Fatal Attraction and The Hand That Rocks The Cradle is #3 on my list! Beyoncé was just a little too much throughout the movie, overacting with her ghetto ways most of the time, but you know what makes it such a great movie and puts it towards the top of my list? Just watch the last 15 minutes with Beyoncé and Ali Larter and their UH-MAZING girlfight!
2.) Cadillac Records
(December 2008) B+
Beyoncé shined incredibly playing the legendary Etta James. In this case, the singing is what made it a great acting performance! Great job Beyoncé, and what an amazing job at capturing the spirit and soul of such a classic like “At Last”!
1.) Dreamgirls
(December 2006) A
What kind of man would I be if I didn’t put this movie at #1? I would be shamed and scorned in public! But of course, no one can deny the power behind Beyoncé’s voice and strength when it comes to singing and showing the acting ability through it all! Everything about this movie just screams fabulous! From Eddie Murphy, to Jamie Foxx, to Lord have mercy JENNIFER HUDSON, everything just worked perfectly and beautifully!
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