Chicago Review |
by Don MacGregor (Rating: A-) |
Synopsis: Set in the Jazz Era Chicago of the 1920s, Roxie Hart (Renee
Zellweger), a struggling chorus girl, dreams of one day becoming an onstage
star. However, she soon shoots her lover because he not only leaves her, but
also lies to her about helping...more |
Chicago Review |
by Michael Dequina (Rating: 3/4) |
With the release of the long-aborning film version of Bob Fosse's
Roaring '20s-set Broadway hit _Chicago_, the origins of my
MoviePoopShoot.com column's title is now out there for the moviegoing world
to see, in the late musical number...more |
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by Jerry Saravia (Rating: 4/4) |
"Chicago" is one of the purest, most entertaining musicals I've seen in quite
some time. This is a biased review to some degree since I am not a lover of
musicals, but I do love jazz set against the backdrop of Chicago. Therefore,
considering this is set...more |
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by Richard A. Zwelling (Rating: 3.5/4) |
To say that the movie-musical is not a favorite of the modern-day film
industry would be a gross understatement. While the film industry of
the 1950s and 1960s turned out a barrage of successful, splashy
musical hits (Singin' in the Rain, The Music Man,...more |
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by Michael J. Gold (Rating: 3/4) |
Roxie Hart: Renée Zellweger
Velma Kelly: Catherine Zeta-Jones
William 'Billy' Flynn: Richard Gere
Matron 'Mama' Morton: Queen Latifah
Amos Hart: John C. Reilly
The Bandleader: Taye Diggs
Kitty Baxter: Lucy Liu
Mary Sunshine: Christine Baranski more |
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by Shannon Patrick Sullivan (Rating: 3.5/4) |
Directed by Rob Marshall. Screenplay by Bill Condon, based on the play by
Marine Dallas Watkins and the musical by Fred Ebb, Bob Fosse and John
Kander. Starring Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere.
Running time: 113 minutes. Rated PG...more |
Chicago Review |
by Bob Bloom (Rating: 4/4) |
CHICAGO (2002) 4 stars out of 4. Starring Renee Zellweger, Catherine
Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Taye Diggs,
Christine Baranski, Lucy Liu, Chita Rivera, Dominic West and Colm Feore.
Based on the musical Chicago, book and...more |
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by JoBlo (Rating: 6/10) |
PLOT:
Based on the very popular musical of the same name, CHICAGO, the motion picture,
follows the travails of one spunky girl who just wants to sing and dance.
Unfortunately for her, it's tough to break into the biz, but in a strange twist
of fate, she...more |
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by Mark R. Leeper (Rating: 7/10) |
CAPSULE: The big, brash Broadway musical comes to
the screen with a film that gives the impression
of what made it popular on the stage but does not
really recreate it. Sadly, the play was written
as a showcase for choreography...more |
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by Dennis Schwartz (Rating: C) |
CHICAGO (director: Rob Marshall; screenwriter: Bill Condon/based on the play
by Maurine Dallas Watkins and the musical play by Fred Ebb "Chicago," directed
and choreographed for the stage by Bob Fosse; cinematographer: Dion Beebe;
editor: Martin Walsh;...more |
Chicago Review |
by David N. Butterworth (Rating: 3/4) |
Choreographer-turned-director Rob Marshall gives us the old razzle-dazzle
in "Chicago," a big, brassy, and extraordinarily entertaining screen version
of Bob Fosse's famous 1975 Broadway musical of the same name. more |
Chicago Review |
by Rose 'Bams' Cooper (Rating: 5/5) |
CHICAGO (2002)
Rated PG-13; running time 100 minutes
Studio: Miramax Films
Genre: Musical
Seen at: Celebration Cinema (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Official site: http://www.miramax.com/chicago/
IMDB site: http://us.imdb.com/Details?0299658
Music by: John...more |
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by Steve Rhodes (Rating: 3.5/4) |
The casting for Rob Marshall's film adaptation of the Broadway musical CHICAGO
might seem a little unusual at first glance, but its three stars, Renée
Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Richard Gere, put so much palpable verve
into their high energy...more |
Chicago Review |
by Robin Clifford (Rating: B-) |
The club is hopping as Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) comes
sauntering in. "You and your sister are on in five minutes" she is told
as she goes into her dressing room, washes her blood stained hands and
tosses a revolver into a drawer. She goes on...more |
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by Susan Granger (Rating: 10/10) |
There's more razzle-dazzle in "Chicago" than I've seen in years. Directed by Rob
Marshall and adapted by screenwriter Bob Condon from the hit Broadway show by
John Kander/Fred Ebb/Bob Fosse, this hip musical sparkles and sizzles, opening
with sultry...more |
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by Karina Montgomery (Rating: 5/5) |
Oh my god. Luscious, sexy, intense, gorgeous, energetic, exciting! These were
my only thoughts upon exiting the theatre after seeing Chicago. I felt
literally intoxicated. This film defies the traditional trend of stage musicals
not quite working on...more |
Chicago Review |
by Laura Clifford (Rating: B-) |
Roxie Hart (Renee Zellweger) dreams of becoming the star of a jazz revue and
watches in awe as Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) performs the Kelly Sister
act solo before being arrested for the murder of her husband and sister. Later
that night, when...more |
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by Harvey S. Karten (Rating: 4/4) |
Rating out of 4 stars: 4
Reviewed by Harvey Karten
Miramax Films
Director: Rob Marshall
Writer: Bill Condon, from the stage musical, by Fred Ebb and
Bob Fosse, lyrics by Fred Ebb, music by John Kander, play by
Maurine Dallas Watkins
Cast: Renee...more |
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by Jon Popick (Rating: 8/10) |
Let me preface this review by saying I generally despise musicals in a very,
very serious way. I still have nightmares about Moulin Rouge, and the mere
thought of seeing The Producers on Broadway is nearly enough to make me
vomit blood. I bought my mom...more |