I love life and I love living. Nothing and no one gets me down. Life is too precious, too short and ...
I love life and I love living. Nothing and no one gets me down. Life is too precious, too short and you only get one shot at it, unless you actually believe Most Haunted! :-)
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Reviews:6
One word could describe this film adaptation of the Stage Show - Magnificent. Not since Moulin Rouge have I seen a film that made me feel good, in the way Chicago does.
After seeing the show in London a few years ago and being horribly disappointed, I decided to pluck up the courage and watch the film. I've been missing a masterpiece. Spectacular scenes, cinematic wizardry and a red hot script makes Chicago stand out among the rest.
Catherine Zeta Jones as femme fatale is stunning, Rene Zellweger as not so innocent Roxie is sassy and Richard Gere as an arrogant attorney proves that he can play 'light-hearted' roles. From the very first number you are captivated by the music; you're never kept waiting for something to happen as something is always happening.
The switch between stage and screen throughout the film is masterful. One of the best numbers is when Zellweger is sitting on Richard Gere's lap as a dummy and he is doing the talking for her. Its Moulin Rouge meets Barnum. Deceit, hogwash and dazzling scenes that keep you pinned to your seat.
This film is guaranteed to take your breath away and leave you wanting more. Go buy, go enjoy, try and prove me wrong.
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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
Jan 4th, 2005
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