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Chicago (2002)

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Average Rating: 7.8/10
Reviews Counted: 211
Fresh: 185 | Rotten: 26

A rousing and energetic adaptation of the Broadway musical, Chicago succeeds on the level pure spectacle, but provides a surprising level of depth and humor as well.

Average Rating: 8.1/10
Critic Reviews: 38
Fresh: 35 | Rotten: 3

A rousing and energetic adaptation of the Broadway musical, Chicago succeeds on the level pure spectacle, but provides a surprising level of depth and humor as well.

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A starry-eyed would-be star discovers just how far the notion that "there's no such thing as bad publicity" can go in this screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Chicago, originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. In the mid-'20s, Roxie Hart (Renee Zellweger) is a small-time chorus dancer married to a well-meaning dunderhead named Amos (John C. Reilly). Roxie is having an affair on the side with Fred Casley (Dominic West), a smooth talker who insists he can make her a star.

PG-13, 1 hr. 53 min.

Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

Directed By: Rob Marshall

Written By: Bill Condon

In Theaters: Dec 27, 2002 Wide

On DVD: Aug 19, 2003

Box Office:$170.6M

Miramax Films

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Cast

Catherine Zeta-Jones
Velma Kelly
Ren�e Zellweger
Roxie Hart
Richard Gere
Billy Flynn
Queen Latifah
Matron Mama Morton
John C. Reilly
Amos Hart
Christine Baranski
Mary Sunshine
Lucy Liu
Go-to-Hell-Kitty
Taye Diggs
Bandleader
Colm Feore
Assistant District Atto...
Dominic West
Fred Casely
Jayne Eastwood
Mrs. Borusewicz
Roman Podhora
Sergeant Fogarty
Rob Smith
Newspaper photographer
Ken Ard
Wilbur
Denise Faye
Annie
Robbie Rox
Prison guard
Cliff Saunders
Stage manager
Bruce Beaton
Police photographer
Sean Wayne Doyle
Reporter
Steve Behal
Prison Clerk
Susan Misner
Liz
Mya Harrison
Mona
Joey Pizzi
Bernie
Ekaterina Chtchelkanova
Katalin Hunyak
Deidre Goodwin
June
Scott Wise
Ezekial Young
Marc Calamia
Hunyak's husband

Critic Reviews for Chicago

All Critics (211) | Top Critics (38) | Fresh (196) | Rotten (27) | DVD (47)

This Oscar-laden movie rendition, directed by Rob Marshall, suffers from the kind of ants-in-your-pants MTV editing that prevents you from simply watching and enjoying the musical numbers.

February 6, 2007 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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Scintillating, jazz-hot adaptation.

April 22, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Daily News

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Jack Mathews

New York Daily News

Top Critic

This film adaptation, written by Bill Condon, is somewhat kinder and gentler than the stage versions that preceded it.

February 14, 2003 Full Review Source: Boston Globe

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

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Chicago is, in many ways, an admirable achievement.

January 16, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Observer

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Andrew Sarris

New York Observer

Top Critic

Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones put on quite a show in Rob Marshall's dazzling cinematic rethinking of the 1975 Kander and Ebb musical directed by Bob Fosse.

January 14, 2003 Comment

David Ansen

Newsweek

Top Critic

Leggy Zeta-Jones is so hot in the 'All That Jazz' number, she's flammable. And Zellweger defines delicious.

January 9, 2003 Comment

Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Top Critic

Considering that none of the three leads is a pro singer or dancer, Chicago is surprisingly a brassy, enjoyable movie musical, with at least a couple of risque production numbers.

February 26, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

Oscar-winning satire all about the razzle-dazzle.

December 22, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Chicago is a stunning show stopper, a seamless integration of toe-tapping tunes, riveting routines in the wicked and wonderful seedy side of the swing city.

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile

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Urban Cinefile Critics

Urban Cinefile

Good, easygoing, sometimes inspired entertainment.

August 13, 2008 Full Review Source: Film4

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Demetrios Matheou

Film4

Here, finally, is a movie musical made by people who know what they're doing.

August 13, 2007 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Rob Gonsalves

eFilmCritic.com

Sustains its energy and momentum and cleverly continues to weave together a realistic narrative with staged theatrical interpretations.

July 25, 2007 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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James Plath

Movie Metropolis

Each musical number builds to such a frantic climax that the audience is nearly moved to applaud the actors on screen.

July 14, 2007 Full Review Source: Big Picture Big Sound

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Joe Lozito

Big Picture Big Sound

A shallow work without a true moral framework, it sees the world as a posturing showbusiness arena, a stage for celebrities to briefly strut their stuff and go on their way.

February 6, 2007 Full Review Source: Guardian [UK]

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Philip French

Guardian [UK]

Marshall betrays the dancing by never letting us see it properly.

June 24, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Choreographer Rob Marshall makes his feature debut, toning town the Fosse-ness and keeping things snappy.

May 26, 2006 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

a wildly cynical and sardonic piece, yet hysterical in its own right - about as unlike Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as you can get

February 5, 2006 Full Review Source: 7M Pictures

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

Wins itself an acquittal, if only moderately so.

January 13, 2006 Full Review Source: Now Playing Magazine

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Brent Simon

Now Playing Magazine Source: Now Playing Magazine

I really enjoyed Chicago during its theatrical run, and now that I've seen it twice more on DVD, the thing's fast becoming a personal favorite.

December 29, 2005 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

The new Razzle-Dazzle Edition does up the movie proud, improving upon the older DVD edition in almost every way. (Razzle-Dazzle Edition two-disc set)

December 20, 2005 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

Singing live in the rehearsal hall while going through the strenuous motions of Marshall's choreography, Zeta-Jones is every inch the consummate performer and undeniable star.

December 19, 2005 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

The energy of the performances and John Kander and Fred Ebb's enduring score push the musical scenes and the entire film over any hurdle -- yes, even including that misbegotten casting of Gere.

December 6, 2005 Full Review Source: Film Threat

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Michael Dequina

Film Threat

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Audience Reviews for Chicago

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Ostentatious musical takes a sarcastic look at the story of two murderesses and their rise (or rises, one could say) to fame on the stage. This was the first musical in 33 years to win Best Picture, the previous being OLIVER! in 1969, and I can now honestly say that this didn't deserve to win Best Picture, but it did

July 20, 2011

Alexander Diminiano

Super Reviewer

A very well choreographed film, with good acting and songs. It isn't my cup of tea, to be honest.

January 22, 2011

Matt Goodman

Super Reviewer

Chicago Quotes

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1. Roxie Hart: Baby what baby? Oh!.. Jesus...
– Submitted by Rawballs B (10 days ago)
1. Roxie Hart: You want some advice, well here's a piece of advice from me to you, lay, to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
– Submitted by Erin M (6 months ago)
1. Matron Mama Morton: I'd like to be your friend, if you let me. So if there's something that upsets you or makes you unhappy in any way, don't shoot your fat ass mouth off to me, 'cause I don't give a shit. Now move it out!
– Submitted by Mauricio R (8 months ago)
1. Velma Kelly: He was trying to burgle me.
2. Assistant District Attorney Martin Harrison: From what I hear, he's been burgling you three times a week for the past month.
– Submitted by D Edward F (11 months ago)
1. Assistant District Attorney Martin Harrison: This is hanging case, and we're ready to go to in front of the jury tomorrow.
2. Roxie Hart: Wha-Wha-What do you mean hanging?
3. Assistant District Attorney Martin Harrison: You're not so tough now, are you?
4. Velma Kelly: What do ya mean hanging?
– Submitted by D Edward F (11 months ago)

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