Chicago (2002)

Crisp and bright

Loved the film and loved it more on Blu-ray. Wish they'd put more than action/special effects films on Blu-ray! August 13, 2008

What a musical should be!

I admit I never saw the stage musical so the plot and characters were new to me. Nonetheless, Chicago is a rollicking, foot-tapping, hot musical that doesn't apologize for its direction and content. Roxie Hart is a naive but strong-willed young woman who's determined to be famous. Velma Kelly is a veteran of the stage but is sparsely rewarded despite her dedication and talent. The two eventually collide when Roxie begins winning hearts (and the press) with her story while Velma must face the reality that she's yesterday's news. The slick lawyer not only must juggle Roxie's front page case but also the restless Kelly who is chagrined that even her own attorney begins to turn his back on her. This movie is not for everyone, musicals rarely are, but to those who enjoy a well-developed story with never boring characters this film is a must. A well-deserved best picture nod. August 1, 2008

Chicago (Blu-ray)

Excellent, one of the best musicals ever made. The cast is terrific and they all did their own singing. July 21, 2008

My surprise

I didn't actually know this was a musical. I thought there was music, not many musical numbers. I was pleasantly surprised. The storyline was great. Catherine-Zeta Jones was phenomenal and gorgeous, while Rene Zelwegger was kind of annoying. July 14, 2008

A most impressive display of 'Work Ethic'

Here's a musical that stands head, shoulders and beautiful, bountiful etc. above the rest.

Imagine that you get into a time-machine and get out in mid-1920's Chicago. As soon as you arrive Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger and Richard Gere take you aside and traumatize your senses with the most incredible display of 'Anglo-Saxon work ethic' the world has ever seen!

Within a very short period of time you are transported to a smoky paradise of song and dance that somehow manages to sound to the core the tragicomic nature of our existence... So not only is it titillating, it's poetically, intellectually _stimulating_ as well... Hmmm, Yes! That's the ticket! Okay, let's just move on... ;] July 7, 2008

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