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Summary: Wonderful...simply Wonderful
Review: Chicago is an absolutely wonderful show...for those who are not easily offended and who don't mind entering the fantastic world of theatre. Chicago demonstrated a common theme in dramatic plays...darkness and awe...Topped off with wonderful choreography and excellent music. It was both entertaining and fullfilling.For those of you (myself included) who enjoy watching movies from all walks of life such as the riviting Ten Commandments filled with morals and teachings of the Lord to movies like Chicago filled with "pathetic, immoral group of gutter-trash " then by all means watch Chicago. If not for the fantastic story-line filled with murderous women and the sleezy lawyers who help set them free (I loved the FICTIONAL story), then for the passion of the music and dance. Dancers of all styles will enjoy the movement of bodies across the floor, making you want to tap and jazz across the room yourself.
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Summary: Boy it just goes to show...
Review: That some people just get waaaay to silly when their chosen film doesn't win an Oscar!
Chicago is a fabulous film, much stronger than Gangs of New York for one big reason for me, I walked out of Gangs wondering why the movie was made. It was beautifully filmed, well acted by Daniel and others certainly, but the movie had a huge cloud of depression running throughout. And when it got to the end it made me feel like MS' message was "Life is pointless, you won't make a difference no matter how hard you try, so why bother?"
It was really a shame becasue it truly had some good moments and Daniel was just superb, I do think he should have gotten the oscar..but oh well.
Now Chicago, ahh Chicago, for a film that is also about a depressing subject like Gangs, the Piano as well as The Hours it left you smiling and humming as you left the theater.
My BF who isn't a big musical fan loved this film and we both just had the time of our lives. Even more so since we saw Gangs on the same day!
Renee is amazing, she isn't a broadway star but she CAN sing and she was lovely and very convincing as Roxie, who ISN'T supposed to be as talented as Thelma.
Catherine Z-J was simply amazing as was Queen Latifah. But who really impressed me was Richard Geer, a lukewarm actor in my opinion and someone I thought was "OK" suddenly lit up the screen and impressed me so much. He obviously worked very hard and was so amusing as Billy Flynn, even if the others hadn't been as strong as they were I think I would have enjoyed this film. I've heard folks who've seen the original stage show say the movie is actual stronger and better as they cleanup a choppy plot and made it flow better for the song transitions.
As for the Moulin Rouge comments, OK the movie was awesome, it also deserved the Oscar but it didn't get it and that has NOTHING to do with why Chicago did! Relax people please....
And I say BRAVO to Chicago, you deserved it!
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Summary: AWESOM
Review: This movie was one of the best movies i have seen. All the songs were great..and entertaining. Catherine Zeta Jones i thought was great. The movie wouldn't be the same without her. SHe was unbelievable. I guess you have to like musicals to like this movie but it was great. I liked how they included the musical numbers into the story. It was wonderful!
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Summary: One of the best movies EVER!
Review: As a musical theater purist, I was concerned that a movie musical with 3 of Hollywoods A list stars would be a hinderance rather than a help in the "revival" of the genre. I must say that I was blown away by the sheer genius and excellence of the film.
Catherine Zeta-Jones' Velma was equal to, if not better than Bebe Neuwerth's ( Brodway revival). Her beautiful voice and masterful dance skill is worthy of the great white way. A Tony may have been a more appropriate award as opposed to her much deserved Oscar. Although Rene Zellwegers voice was a little shaky in the begining she brought out a tough side in Roxy that was not there in neither the original nor the revival stage versions. Then my biggest fear, Richard Gere as Billy Flinn, was in a word perfect. You can't ask for a better fit, and what a shocker to see that wonderful tapdance!
With great costumes,Fosse-like choreography, expert lighting and singing (by many broadway veterans in the chours as extras) this dark comedy shines. Also with great cameos and supporting performances by the great Chita Rivera ( original broadway cast),John C. Reily (oscar nominated),Lucy Liu, and Christine Baranski this film shines as one of the greatest ever made, not just as a musical, but as a film. Rob Marshall's directorial debut deserves all of it's accolades...and all that jazz.
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Summary: Very Very Good
Review: This movie is wonderful and deserved the Oscars it won and the ones they didnt win.Its not fair of people to keep saying that the only reason that it won BEST PICTURE was because Moulin Rouge barely won any Oscars. That so unture! Yes, I did enjoy Moulin Rouge but Chicago was so much better. Another thing thats bothering me, everyone says Moulin Rouge paved the way for Chicago, another untrue statment. Chicago had been in the process of becoming a film before Moulin Rouge was ever even thought of. Anyways back to Chicago, its a great movie! If you are a person who is big on morals than maybe this isnt the right movie for you. You cant really take this too seriously. I mean another reviewer gave this movie 1 star and ranted and raved about how it didnt have any morals and how the bad guys win blah blah blah.. That person really needs some help if you ask me.The acting and singing are great. This movie sticks with you, after you see it you'll be humming Nowadays for the rest of the day (well at least I did). This movie totally rocks and is definately(i kno its spelled wrong) my favorite movie.
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Summary: PERFECT
Review: The movie musical is back and this movie is an awesome way to bring back my favorite genre...
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Summary: Should Get A Million Stars
Review: This movie is SO good, I cant stop reviewing it. :) People its not fair to caompare Moulin Rouge & Chicago. The have 2 things in common and they would be that they are both movies and both musicals. And that is IT. I saw Moulin Rouge a few weeks before Chicago and I did think it was a good movie and I still do to this day, but I do think that Chicago is better. I liked that Chicago has its own songs, I think the singing was a better, there was more dancing in Chicago, and the storyline was better. Sometimes in Moulin Rouge I got confused. Anyways ever since I saw the preview when I went to see Sweet Home Alabama I have been obsessed with this movie. I have the soundtrack and listen to it almost every day. This movie is such a classic dont let yourself miss it.
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Summary: Catherine Shines in Movie Musical Perfection
Review: This is unarguably the BEST motion picture of the year (hence the Oscar win) and in my opinion the best movie in ten years. Catherine Zeta-Jones is simply amazing and deserves every amount of praise she has received for her role as the sexy Velma Kelly. Renée Zellweger surprised audiences, bringing a new style to the role of Roxie Hart, but she isn't a natural musical theatre star like Zeta-Jones. Richard Gere shone as Billy Flynn, but his tap dancing left something to be desired. The musical numbers in this movie were nothing short of outstanding and left the audiences blown away. Rob Marshall brought his genius to this motion picture with the stage-like staging. While in the movie theatre it almost felt like watching a live performance on a stage. This is exemplified especially in numbers like "Cell Block Tango" and Catherine Zeta-Jones' best moment "I Can't Do It Alone".
Some reviewers have compared Chicago to last year's attempt-at-a musical Moulin Rouge. Chicago is what we call a real musical (with original songs and a solid 7 year run on Broadway with multiple Tony awards). Moulin Rouge was a movie that tried too hard. Moulin Rouge had potential but had too much fancy camera work that gave half its audience a headache. The dance sequences were awful. The camera moved so fast and was on such inappropriate angles for dancing that too much was lost; unlike Chicago where the cinematography showed off the dancing. Nicole Kidman is one of the greatest actresses of all time and was great in Moulin Rouge, but when it comes to musicals Catherine Zeta-Jones SHINES!
Chicago is wonderful and it earned every Oscar it won. Moulin Rouge didn't win at the Oscars because it just wasn't good enough. Chicago saved the face of the musical movie by showing the world how a musical movie should be.
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Summary: A Just Don't Get Why
Review: Let me start off by saying, why do people complare Chicago to Moulin Rouge. People are putting Chicago down, and others are putting them both down. Why? They were both great musicals but I just don't see why people would compare them. IS it the singing? It can't be in both movies the singing was fabulous. Was it the acting? Couldn't be. The acting in Moulin Rouge was so colourful and alve. The acting in Chicago was the same, colourful and alive. So s it the music they played? I hope not. I loved Moulin Rouge's music because they took songs and made them their own. In Chicago, they used songs from the show, except the last song "I Move On" sung by Zellwigger and Zeta-Jones. So what could it be? I don't see anything the same about the two musicals. Other then the fact they are musical. I mena in Moulin Rouge, Nicole Kidman's voice was astounding. But who can't say Zeta-Jone's voice is bad. She was wonderful. Same will Zellwigger. And let's not forget the tap-dancing done by the wonerful Gere. And The Queen did a brilent job in her character and her song. And John C. Reilly as Amos, I can't think of anyone who would do a better job at that character then John. I was also glad to see Chita Rivera as Nikkie. Chita was n the broadway production of Chicago and it was great for her to be in the movie. I never saw her but I think it's great. I also loved how Lucy Lui was in the movie playing the rich snobby Kitty Baxter. Also Chrinstine Barinkskie and Marry Sunshine, brillient. In Moulin Rouge I also loved all the cast. I loved in Moulin Rouge How it felt like your watching a colourful pplay on your tv. Bu in Chicago I loved how every actor in the movie was their own character. It looked like they were all themselves. Like they had played this character before, know how to act, and what to say and how to say it. But in conclusion, I think Moulin Rouge and CHicago are wonderful movies. I love Chicago so much, I have even have th book, and a framed poster. But I just don't see why people compare the two?
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Summary: Oh how I loved Chicago
Review: I am old enough to have experienced musicals from "The Sound of Music", "West Side Story" and others the first time around. I too watched the new musical, "Moulin Rouge" with great expectation and had only disappointment. Chicago was WONDERFUL!!!! It was creative, sassy, fun and tounge-in-cheek. I loved the play on words and the exciting dance routines. I can't stop playing the soundtrack in my home, in my car or at work. I also can't wait for the release of the DVD so I can enjoy it over and over again.
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