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Summary: This Movie [is bad]!
Review: I went to this movie today expecting to really like it, but I was let down. The best parts are the songs. The story line isn't good, it just gets the viewer from one song to another. The music video for "And All That Jazz" is better than the movie. I suggest that anyone interested in this movie buy the soundtrack instead of this movie on VHS or DVD.
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Summary: I DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE THE THEATER!!!!!!!
Review: Usually when movies have a lot of hype, I am disappointed when I see them (not always, I loved Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings) and was expecting something not to my liking (Moulin Rouge). This reviewer was surprised to find the film to be unbelievably extraordinary! In fact, my only complaint is that the talented Renee Zelwiger in the lead role of Roxie Hart didn't win the OSCAR--and that Gere should have at least been nominated ...
The talent of everyone in this musical was amazing. Catherine Zeta Jones, who has the most astonishing beauty, perfectly portrayed Velma Kelly. She can sing, act, dance, and in her thirties, still do the splits. I was also very impressed with the performances of the other actors. It has been a long time since I have been to a movie where I had a smile on my face during the entire show. It was only with great restraint that I didn't embarrass myself by applauding after every dance number.
Speaking of the dance numbers, I have one word, WOW! In fact, my favorite number was the 'puppet' song and dance! Never in my life have I ever seen anything so awesome! The theater was full and not one person got up to leave until after the last credit rolled. Evidently everyone felt the same as me! I could have sat through the entire movie again. The people who were with me felt the same. I recommend that even though hundreds of thousands of DVD's will be sold, see CHICAGO in the theater to experience the full effect of this year's best picture!
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Summary: 6 Academy awards including best picture?!?!? wow!
Review: As good as this film was, who would have known this film would win 6 Academies including best picture? no one! Catherine did very well at singing and dancing, earning best supporting actress. Renee did her best and impressed me with her skills. Richard gere was good but his singing was so-so. The whole film made up for that so he was forgivable. The songs were amazing including the cell block tango and "I cant do it alone". Must-see, must-buy, and must-watch-again. See it!!!!
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Summary: Well done but no "Best Picture".
Review: Chicago is very well done and quite enjoyable but I certainly wouldn't consider it a best picture considering some of the other movies out there.Zeta-Jones & Queen Latifah do fabulous jobs. Gere and Zellweger are pleasant surprises in the singing & dancing departments but I just couldn't buy Zellweger as the conniving Roxie. John Reilly's performance of Mr. Cellophane is great! I'm really enjoying seeing musicals make a small comeback and hope the trend continues.
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Summary: Best Musical of All Time (in my opinion)
Review: This is a must see for every person, whether or not you are a fan of musicals. I hate musicals and didn't even want to see this, but my aunt dragged me to it and I entered with a negative attitude, hoping it would be over and done with as soon as possible. However, the opening song "All that Jazz," performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones (Velma Kelly), simply shocked me. Zeta-Jones is truly talented and has a strong, wonderful and beautiful voice. Her performance really surprised me. The movie went on to throw out other astounding numbers such as "Funny Honey," "When You're Good to Mama," "Cell Block Tango," "Razzle Dazzle," and "Mr. Cellophane" to name a few. The performances of Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger, and Richard Gere shocked me completely. I had no idea they could sing or dance like that, and every number was so rich with talent and life that I found myself lost in the movie. As Richard Gere said, each song really does have amazing entertainment value. The music, lyrics, performance of the actors, the choreographing...everything was simply amazing. By the end of the movie I didn't want to leave. I have never before enjoyed musicals and while this one does have its old Broadway persona to live up to, it is truly a wonderful movie. Renée Zellweger's musical performance pales a bit in comparison to the rest, especially to Zeta-Jones whose previous musical experience was unknown to many, but she did a wonderful job portraying the star-struck, fame-chasing Roxie Hart. Richard Gere (Billy Flynn) gives a wonderful performance with his acting and singing, as well as tap dancing which he learned just for this movie. Queen Latifah (Mama Morton) and John C. Reilly (Amos Hart) were wonderful as well, and everyone really did hold their own. The casting was well done, the singing and dancing (all performed by the actors themselves) is simply wonderful and will keep you glued in your seat and locked on the screen from start to end. A must-see for everyone!!!
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: It really helps to see the movie first (the movie/musical is excellent, even for those who don't like musicals!). All of the songs are very catchy, and will swim around in your heade for a few weeks! Great soundtrack!!! Excellent!
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Summary: Perhaps I'm the Only One
Review: Haven't read all the reviews from all the 'Amazoners', and I may be the only one...ok my husband and I may be the only ones!! But here goes: Chicago was excellent in every way..except one. The music, the acting, the dancing, the costumes- heck, we're musicians and LOVE musicals! It does our hearts good to see them being made. That said, the only bit of criticism is that this movie's general message was dark and cynical. Do we need more cynicism and sarcasm in a society where there's no shortage! This may sound hokey, but the arts have an opportunity to elevate and inspire massive groups of people in a truly positive way. And we need it! That was the disappointment to us. For that, I wouldn't have given it Best Picture. Otherwise, yes, as so many have said, it was truly a work of art. I sincerly hope
this much effort, money, star-power, creativity etc can be put into many more musicals to come! And may they see the possibility.
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Summary: If You Do NOT Like Musicals, DON'T See It
Review: This review is not for people who like musicals. If you do like musicals, then Chicago is a dream come true. Under Rob Marshall's direction, Chicago manages to achieve the same kind of visceral impact as a live Broadway show, and that is an amazing accomplishment. The choreography is excellent, the performances are solid, and you're certain to be entertained for a solid two hours... ...if you like musicals. If you do NOT like musicals (that would be 98% of the heterosexual male population, not that there's anything wrong with it), then do NOT see Chicago. I don't care if someone forces you to see it - tell them it's for their sake that you don't want to go. They don't want to sit next to someone rolling their eyes and checking their watch every five minutes, so let them know that. I've always found the musical to be a fundamentally flawed form. It's always been an invitation for performers to overact and dance around like spastik children. Musicals also are an excuse for threadbare plots and cliched writing. They also always inevitably, and painfully, encourage a veritable orgy of Jazz Hands. And when they're over, their usually chorusless songs rattle around in your head for a solid year, especially when those songs breathlessly shout out single words in an attempt to sound sexy ("Squish! Cicero! Lipschitz!"). Horrifying, indeed. And Chicago, despite being an all-around excellent musical, doesn't do anything to discourage those stereotypes. It garnered tons of acting accolades (most notably Catherine Zeta-Jones' Oscar), but no one here is really acting, they're performing. All you need to know is how many actors were considered for these roles to know it's not exactly a stretch to play these characters. They're broad, to say the least. Again, if musicals are your thing, then Chicago will probably be your favorite movie of the year. But musicals are like cats. If you like them, you adore them. If you do not like them, you would rather be dragged across a field of thumbtacks than be anywhere near one. If you are in the latter category, and you can tell by now that I am, then don't go see Chicago. Nothing about it will convince you otherwise.
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Summary: LOVED IT!
Review: I am not a musical lover, I haven't even seen "Moulin Rouge". But after seeing "Chicago" I think I'll have to run to the video store and rent it. I absolutely enjoyed this movie! I can't wait to get the DVD and play it in surround sound in the comfort of my own home. Looking for a fun time at the movies, GO OUT AND SEE "CHICAGO"!!
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Summary: Chicago
Review: Two thumbs down and one star for efort is my rating for the movie Chicago. There is nothing special in this movie that I have not seen in better musicals. This movie was a big dissapointment to me after I saw it in theaters.
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