Chicago Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones .... Velma Kelly Renée Zellweger .... Roxanne 'Roxie' Hart Richard Gere .... Billy Flynn Queen Latifah .... Matron 'Mama' Morton John C. Reilly .... Amos Hart Lucy Liu .... Kitty Baxter Went to see this tonight at the Filmworks Manchester. Although I did want to see this film, I wasn't quite sure why as this sort of thing isn't normally my bag... baby. When the film started, this doubt was being confirmed. But I soon got into it when all the mostly-naked, lingerie-laden, chicks were prancing all over this massive screen in front of me. But of course, the story started to develop, which was the real reason for my interest :- :sly: The story, in short (and without ruining anything) is about a wannabe performer, in early 20th century Chicago, who murders a man. She is imprisoned till her court hearing, in which time many eventful things happen. Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is also in the prison, but as a former performer she uses her imprisonment to get her attention and her picture in the paper. Velma (C Z-J) feels threatened by the arrival of Roxie Love (Renée Zellweger) and the attention she gets by trying to drum up support for her approaching hearing. The film is almost solid music, so if that doesn't float your boat, stay away. The music I did enjoy, and all the cast gave very good performances both singing and acting, Catherine Z-J (-D?) especially imo. Aside from the music, the film does contain some funny moments, and had me chuckling more than once. There's also some drama, although nothing nail-biting, and there's no real romance. Only one short passion scene at the beginning. Renée Zellweger looks a far cry from her former Bridget Jones self, appearing anorexically-thin at times. She has no boobs left, and has lost everything that was womanly about her in that film. During her solo near the middle of the film, she is in a skimpy, silver, one-piece, and if you covered her face, you could just imagine it being one of those comedy sketches that Frank Skinner does, dressing up to take the mick! Scary! I enjoyed the film, but it's the sort of thing you'd take your missus to go see, rather than with a bunch of mates (written from a male pov of course). 8/10 Hwu
agree with your review. interesting film but i think people can wait till it comes out on DVD then rent it then. don't know bout the UK but movie prices here in NYC are outrageous. price per ticket - 10 times 2 = 20 nachos n candy plus drinks = 18 TOTAL = 38 renting a few months later... 3 lol owellz no one to blame but me....
