Chicago

Chicago (2002)
Seen on DVD 30th August

This movie is my record holder for times seen at the movies.
THIRTEEN TIMES!

It is sooooo good, i still can't hold back from singing along and laughing at every joke.

STORY: 4/7 - (You're, THE Velma Kelly. I was there the night you got arrested)
Roxie Hart (Renee Zellweger) is a bored and unhappy housewife who dreams of a life on the stage, not unlike Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones.) When Fred Casely lies about being able to get Roxie a job, she shoots him. This lands her in jail, and also in the limelight. It might not be the fame she wants, but she'll take all she can get. Oh, and there's LOTS OF SINGING!!

ACTING: 5/7 - (Don't you wanna take my picture?)

CINE / VISUAL EFFECTS: 5/7 - (Give 'em the old razzle dazzle)
This movie does a really good job of separating the boring real world and the wonderful world of Roxie's musical fantasies. When things are 'real' they are very dull and straightforward... but when it's wonderful, it's crazy wonderful! Lights and Costumes and Colour Colour Colour!

SCORE / SOUND: 6/7
All of the original score for this movie (not from the stageshow) was written by Danny Elfman who i totally love! It's nice and jazzy... totally fits in with the rest of the music.

SONGS: 6/7 - (C'mon babe, why don't we paint the town / and all that jazz)
Brilliant brilliant brilliant! The songs are fun and jazzy and just make you wanna sing and dance. Also, Catherine Zeta-Jones is FAR too talented for her own good. Someone should cut one of her arms off or something.


OVERALL: 6.5

Interesting facts -
- Zellweger had no song or dance training
- Chita Rivera makes a guest appearance (oh my god!!)
- Richard Gere did all his own tapdancing