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Chicago (2002) Movie Information |
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Overall Rank: |
1303 |
Avg. Rating: |
2.79/4 |
# of Ratings: |
306 |
Genres: |
Musical, Crime |
Rating: |
PG-13 |
Language: |
English |
Theater Date: | 12/27/2002 |
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Director: |
Rob Marshall |
Actors: |
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Ren?e Zellweger
John C. Reilly
Richard Gere
Dominic West
Queen Latifah |
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Plot Outline:
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A pair of killing women try to weasel (and sing) their way out of Death Row in 1920's Chicago.
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mitchellyoung 05/07/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
Rating of
3.5/4 |
If the soundtrack wasn't so damn catchy, this film might feel pretty empty. A lot of the dramatic moments are going through the motions and don't have the same emotional punch of Moulin Rouge. The song and dance scenes, of which there are many, however, are stellar. An undeserving Best Picture winner, but a great film, nonetheless. |
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06/09/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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A Great Musical |
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As someone who finds most musicals to be nauseating and annoying, I wasn't expecting much from this movie, despite the fact that it won the Best Picture Oscar. However, I thoroughly enjoyed it and found the songs to be very catchy and clever. Certainly one of the better musicals I have ever seen.
The level of talent needed to make a film such as this one is very high. The cast does not disappoint, with some great performances from Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger. I must admit to not being a very big fan of Zeta-Jones, but she is simply incredible in this film, which showcases her immense talent in singing, dancing, and acting. She certainly deserved her Best Supporting Actress Oscar for this performance.
This film is also a great commentary about the court of public ... |
Rating of
3.5/4 |
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03/05/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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Chicago review |
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This reviewer is not really into musicals, this one impressed me nonetheless. Maybe because it was directed in a really good manner and well casted. Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) performs All That Jazz while Roxie Hart (Renée Zellweger) is in the audience imagining her performing. Fred lies to Roxie and pays the price for it. Matron "Mama" Morton (Queen Latifah) recommends Lawyer Billy Flynn (Richard Gere) to Roxie. The editing, production and choreography was well planned. Catherine Zeta-Jones was energetic and electric while Renée Zellweger authentic. Screenplay was surprisingly good with a few wonderful quotes: Fred – “That’s life sweetheart.” Mama Morton - “It’s a crazy world.” Roxie – “Opportunities pass you by.” “You can like the life you're living, you can live the life you ... |
Rating of
3/4 |
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10/27/2007 (0 of 0 found this helpful) |
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Review - Chicago (2002) |
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All her life Roxie Hart (Renée Zellweger) wanted to be a showgirl. She idolized singers like Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and wished to one day be just like her. Of course, in 1920’s Chicago, it’s not easy being a showgirl, and Roxie was willing to do anything or anyone to get there. When the man she slept with (Dominic West) turned out to be a fraud, she blew him away and landed herself in prison. Her only way out now was through her warden “Mama” Morton (Queen Latifah) and the slick lawyer Billy Flynn (Richard Gere) in the Best Picture winning movie musical, “Chicago.”
Obviously the highlight of the film would be the music, and it truly is well done. Zellweger and Zeta-Jones both belt out stunning performances, while Queen Latifah and Gere have equally stellar talents. Another ... |
Rating of
3.5/4 |
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