I had wanted to see Chicago at the cinema when it first came out, but you know what its like - its not everyone's cup of tea. My other half certainly made his feelings clear about going to watch a "musical"!!!!
So as soon as the dvd came out, I was first in the queue! I bought the dvd in a supermarket and it cost me 12.99, and I have to admit its the best 12.99 I've ever spent - I can't recall how many times I have watched this film.
The film is set in the 20's and centres around 2 characters - Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly played by Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones respectfully. Zeta-Jones for me is the best - she is a great singer and dances absolutely superbly. They both find themselves in prison for murder and both find themselves using the same lawyer, the slimy Billy Flynn played by Richard Gere. Without giving too much away about the storyline, it mainly centres about their plight to get out of jail and back on the stage in Chicago.
It is rated as a 12 which is about right although there is slight violence, nudity and mild swearing.
The soundtrack is fantastic and includes numbers such as "All That Jazz" and I guarantee you'll find your foot tapping along!
Other stars in the film include Lucy Lui from Charlies Angels and Queen Latifah.
This film is full of passion, great dancing and is a great one for a night in with the girls, a bottle of wine and nibbles. Enjoy!!!!
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Music / Performing Arts, Comedy - Director: Trevor Nunn, Geoffrey Posner - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, Parental Guidance - Starring: Duncan Preston, Celia Imrie, Julie Walters, Victoria Wood, Jim Broadbent
I think I will go and buy this. Like you, my other half didn't want to go and see this film either, guess I'll sneak it in the trolley next time we're out shopping!
babajane32 04.10.2003 23:52
You know I won this on dvd some weeks ago and it's been sitting there ,unopened ever since...think i'ts time I watched it,
cheers
jane xx
Oct 2nd, 2003
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