We thought we'd save you the $25 DreamWorks is charging to see Dreamgirls a week before its official opening on Christmas Day, by sharing with you this exclusive preview of the movie musical with all the Oscar buzz. We're confident all previous Effies will quickly fade from memory when you see it, and realize that what you are witnessing is a Chihuahua star being born. Either that, or that even a lapdog can steal a movie from Beyoncé. Enjoy.

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